Overpowered Off-Roader! Redcat Wendigo Brushless Rock Racer Review & Action | RC Driver
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- It looks like Redcat is on a roll! Just recently we reviewed the exciting Redcat Kaiju and now we have the new Redcat Wendigo in our possession. The Redcat Wendigo is a 4WD Brushless 1/10 Ready To Run Rock Racer that is sure to bring excitement to whomever is behind the wheel. This new Ultra4 styled rig is based of the successful Redcat Gen8 crawler. It shares the same chassis and center driveline. The big change is the addition of new front and rear axles, 2.2 Interco Super Swamper tires on licensed Raceline wheels and of course a 4500 Modified Class body. But what really sets this rig apart from other ready to run rock racers is its brushless power system. Let us tell you, this power plant, plus your 3S LiPo battery results in off-road insanity. See for yourself in our unboxing, review and action video!
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I love how you only play music half the run... I like hearing it work b4 deciding to buy
Great, detailed, no-BS review! Every detail ANYONE will EVER need! Checking out Redcat now coz of this review. Also looking at ur Traxxas Maxx review, too! U got my sub! 👍
The lexan visors on the heads of the driver and copilot are adding detail which helps other manufacturers stretch more on limits and detail 👍👍
Looks like a great rig so far. I really like that they went brushless with it.
Great first look and review as always! I'm not too much of a rock bouncer but looks like a pretty solid addition from Redcat.
Redcats come a long way. Best trucks for the money. Have them in my shop, great for people wanting to try RC
It's close in my book between r....... an arrma now that you need replace the radio ..but both insane value even better rc than the higher quality rc in some ways...
Again great review Greg and thanks for being honest as always ✌🏼😎👍🏼
SOLID review. Keep doing you thing. 🔥👍👍🔥
That looks like so much fun, now i want one of these and a slow motion vision. This would be amazing with FPV!
Great review...you get to the point quickly.
What a beautiful place to run
Epic video. Looks awesome.
Redcat Racing is making a lot of moves and killing it right now! I’m so excited for my hobby shop to get my Kaiju in!
1Stunna2323 We just got our parts in to repair our Kaiju and it’s getting warmer out. Can’t wait to run that beast again!
Great review n running video, this looks promising!
STEVO D 313 Few easy fix issues. Certainly a promising rig!
Now I want one ! Awesome looking truck . 👍👍👍
Alan Hafer Thanks for watching!
That is a Nice Truck from Redcat!! 👍😎
Great video.
It looks pretty fast. Great area.
I had the same exact tires on my 1980 Chevy K10 9” lift 37” tires. They were amazing in every offroad situation.
That body and bumpers on my Gen 8 Axe!
I guess I’m about to be a redcat house. I have GEN7 and gen8. Thanks for great video.
This looks like allot of fun! Not a fan of crawlers, but I always liked how they looked. This one has the "basher" fun factor that I like 😎
very nice, hey good job on your video (HD) and very nice organization.
Fun lookin rock racer would love to own one.
Awesome!👍👍👍
Just picked up a Wendigo today and it seems like a solid rig. Have heard of some issues with the slipper clutch being poorly adjusted and some drive train problems as a result. Checked for bump steer and there's none at all. I think this'll be a good rig, especially for those of us who ran the tenth scale Yeti back in the day.
Hey I recently started following the channel and believe you mentioned you were located in CT in one of your videos. I live in CT and was wondering if you have a shop here. Your videos are all well done and very informative. Keep up the good work!
Pretty cool!!!
Whoa. I'm not a Redcat fan but they killed it on this one! Might have to pick one up if the aftermarket picks up
Or you can get a rock rey, and not have a junk redcat.... This thing is also not overpowered at all. That esc comes in 2wd trucks in other brands stuff....
@@ElteeMullet this and the gen 8 are real redcat not rebranding. Very different
@@ElteeMullet as much as I love the rock rey it breaks
@@ElteeMullet properly played with, EVERYTHING BREAKS. or do you just stare at yours ? lol
this rig is wicked cool.
Looks like a good truck
I managed to snap the plastic transmission-to-transfer case driveshaft my first week of owning it. I have another plastic one on its way but I would highly recommend purchasing the aluminum shaft when it becomes available again. Other than that, great truck and great review! Seems like you were beating on it pretty hard and it took it well!
Mine just arrived 7 weeks I waited and she's got muddy today I love this rig Redcat stepped it up, thank's for the detailed unboxing Greg nice beach run 😎👍hey I just watched a run video from tripple x rc on the same rig and all I heard from a grown man was whinning not a good channel in my opinion you give an honest review pros and cons that is how a review should be done cause rc is fun for any kid 10 and up to methuselah lol 😆 happy 4th Greg 😎👍
Can’t wait till they release the rtr kit chassis!
Looks good
Great Review, I would really like to see some good aftermarket support for these new REDCATS. I think with some upgraded parts the Redcat lineup like the AXE and this.
Stickies RC Agreed!
Im glad they finally phased the driveshafts. Its a good looking truck. Hope to pick one up soon.
SNOWMOD RC I should have mentioned that 🤦♂️. I always find stuff like that after the video goes live lol
@@rcdriver It happens! lol I also do that all the time.
Great honest review Greg 🙌 I’d like to see a “Pro” version with a sensored power plant, metal driveshaft, jounce bump stops, piggyback shocks and a pinion retaining clip...and FPV READY 👍
Tip: if the front or rear driveshaft comes off the pinion the BEST way to reattach it is by removing the diff cover and pushing the pinion tight against the diff housing wile firmly installing the driveshaft yoke against the opposing pinion bearing ensuring their isn’t any play and you won’t have any problems...if you take the easy way out by just pushing the yoke back on and tighten it down it allows the pinion to internally push forward toward the ring gear and allow some free play... that’s why I’d like to see a pinion retainers. Plus I’d FPV THE SHIT OUT OF IT 🤘😁🤘
BarharborBasher Thanks! The pinion/output shaft in the axle is one piece with a through-hole now, so it uses a screw pin instead of just a set-screw to retain the yoke. I agree a Pro version would be sweet!!
This thing looks sick! Let us know how the durability is after running for awhile! Might pick one up for our channel. Have a good one
Didn't know you were in New England! I'm in Maine, love the vids!
Yup, CT. Love Maine, the family goes up 2-3 times a year.
@@rcdriver Awesome!
I still have my redcat ground pounder metal gear servos that have been going strong since 2011. They've been in many different vehicles throughout the years
Look fun 😀
Thanks for the videos. I recently got into RC in preparation for some hobbies to do with my boy. I bought the Everest 10 to test the waters and love it but already want to expand and have around 4 different units I would eventually like to own.
My 1st decision right now is between the Redcat Wendigo and the Losi Rock Rey. I am looking for a unit that would be fun to take camping and run on some trails, back yard bashing and maybe also some crawling. I am quite easy on everything I own and when J say bash I'm not jumping it 10 ft in the air etc.
The Wendigo clearly does not crawl with current electronics but could potentially if I upgraded to Holmes sensored brushless. But that would also make this an expensive rig combined with myself living in Canada where they cost more.
Alternatively the Losi seems to make it's way through some of the non extreme rocks from factory and also appears to handle quite well when running fast.
What is your opinion on the matter and have you run a Losi Rock Rey?
Nice review. Came here specifically for a review on this truck, as I've been thinking about one. Not familiar with the channel, but I may check out some of your other reviews after seeing this. My only turn off was the music playing over the driving footage. Hearing the raw sound was much nicer, IMHO.
I like it🤘
congratz on doing the redcat main vid voice over
Michael Paciorek Thanks! You might hear me doing voice-overs for some others too. Working out the details.
This is what I'm talking about!
I put my Landslide tires on this and I had a blast in the sand with itthe extra with on the tires it rolls so smooth over the sand dunes it's crazy
Redcat is surely upping their game! Might buy my 2nd redcat after all
JJ78RC MIDNIGHT CLUB They are making moves!
This needs to be nitro. I want a Nitro RC with this format and price.
@@zuestoots5176 nitro crawler, that's a great idea. I don't think any company has one yet.
Quality of factory assembly continues to be an issue. I have a Camo X4 which also had a number of issues with poor factory assembly. Gen 8, same thing. RedCat products, in my opinion are second rate compared to the competition, which considering the price point shouldn’t be a surprise. The saying, “you get what you pay for”” seems to hold true with RedCat products, across the board. Over all, I like RedCat products, I just know that keeping an eye on things falling off or coming loose is part of the process. Thanks, as always for another great and honest review.
Josh from harley designs thinks the 2.2 section of rc will only decline, I wonder if this will revive some interest in them, great review Greg..
When you say that the frame twists on acceleration, is the metal of the C-channel chassis actually bending?
Nice 👍
I would appreciate if you can tell me which program card I would need for the RedCat Wendigo, since their are so many...thank you 👍
I’m planning on getting one swapping out the uncensored system for censored and making it a Rock Bouncer.
I like it a lot. Have many crawlers and brands. Wood like one
!%@$ just bought the kaiju now I see this and want it too👍🤙nice vid
Bring some rigs up to NH in the mountains 👍
Not to be confused with Mandingo ... I got one com'in, great advice BarharborBasher I woulda over looked that
Ahh crap! May 2019 I tip-toed into this avocation with a Rustler VXL. A month later I'm unboxing a TRX-4 Sport and figuring my needs are met. Then Axial introduced the RTR Capra and I eagerly placed an order with Santa.
Then Valentines Day 2020 I'm peeling off a deposit for a Losi Tenacity DB Pro. Now Redcat offers this.
Weed finally becomes legal and I can no longer afford it because of a runaway RC addiction.
Hmm. So it is a poor rock racer, not a MT, not a crawler...
Thank you!
You just saved me $400!
I was really thinking of buying this truck!
Nice you got it already the name o don’t like lol but I am thinking about getting one
I don't know, at that price point it's kinda nice to get the brushless setup and you can always pick up a cheap 550 and ESC if you want to crawl. I stuck a brushless setup in my Gen 8 for laughs and it's a gong show... might invest in that sway bar
Looks like the shocks are the main issue with this truck, better valveing, and proper shock oil. Though for me the tires would be the first thing to go, other then that I agree, itll be interesting to see what people turn these trucks into
I want one!!!
We need a review on the traxxas Benz g wagon rtr, we haven't seen one yet, thanks
Will you do a video running the Kaiju through the same rock sections that you ran the Wendigo through in this video. Thanks
Damn redcat making moves. Last year arrma killed it. Who will have the best releases this year?
TrashCanNinja Its sure to be an exciting year for RC!
I wonder what this rig would look/drive like with 2.6 clod buster tires...
Great video, thanks. Do you know if you can buy a 2 speed transmission for this or the gen8? :-)
Okay I wrote this before see you driving :-) I'm looking for one car...as I'm new to this and not sure if I'm into race or crawle... Think this could be it :-) If you have any other suggestion, please say so :-)
There's no way to get rid of torque Twist on a Rock Bouncer. Straight up. Specially out of the box. I thought from You video out of the box. It did wonderful. Definitely suspension maybe little lighter fluid in the rear. Or lighter in the front or in the back definitely some changes in shock oil. Would definitely make it run a little nicer over the Rocks but I mean. Stock out of the box truck. Truck looks right on. I bet if you bring The Wraith to that same spot and won both of them. With hey RTR Axial Wraith. I don't even think it would be a contest. And who wants a truck that you don't need to modify especially in this kind of class of truck. Come on. Great video. I saw the red cat video. And they picked the right person to do their video very good for you. Keep up the great work man you do honest reviews
Garett Bodel Yup, perhaps I was a bit too critical on the torque twist since it’s inherent in that type of design. It is a fun rig, thanks for sharing your thoughts and kind words!
Love seeing the abuse you put that through on the rocks... Def something for me to think about stocking...
Matthew Jorgensen I was not easy on it. There was additional testing in the rocks when the camera was off and I could concentrate on driving. So far it’s tough!
Is the wheel base adjustable like on the Gen8 PACK?
I wanna see a Axe version!!
Looks like you got some over steer in the soft sand (causes the front to tuck under and roll over).. Generally you can help this with softer rear suspension and/or stiffer front suspension.. You want the front to push a little and not get so much grip.. You will have fun tuning it.. Put more air in the front tires and less in the rears.. lol
What truck do you feel is better, the Wendigo or the Redcat Camo X4? Thank you
Hello! I need some help. What kind of grease or fluid goes on the differential and axles of the Wendigo?
Seriously thinking about getting this .my wife will kill me but ive been looking at these 10 scale andthis is the one .400 for kool rc isnt that bad
Heard you say you were in New England, what part ? I'm on the NH seacoast. Any where close that holds comps for these things?
can you do a review on the redcat Danchee Ridgerock MOA
Curt Thompson th-cam.com/video/baLoPwXzRXc/w-d-xo.html
What would be a good quality rock crawler that I could limit the speed on so when my kids use it they don't send it down the street too fast?
Gave a like but got a gripe. Please have more run time with no music.
Loved how you actually added run time with the raw sounds the RC makes.
It is really sound and sure looks like a good runner.
Thank you for the look at this it’s really nice.
RC Send And Blast Thanks for the note. The music typically covers up background noise or a blown out audio. The few clips without sound in this video were the only ones useable. The winds at the beach were over 20mph which just killed the audio.
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Any compatibility with axial skid plates, wraith or SCX10?
I was set on getting a Kaiju but now I'm not too sure.. lol
Thanks Greg
Flying Fortress RC Sorry lol!
Get that kaijuuuuuuu u wont be sorry I have one in my channel 🍻
@@silly_d_williams2167 I got the Kaiju and it is a friggin beast. Lol
@@flyingfortressrc1794 🍻
Wich did you like better the Camo or the wendigo rock racer ?
I bought the kit I will see how it goes 😊
Hi, Can you guys do a comparison of the Wendigo against the Axial SCX10 ii DeadBolt? Does the Deadbolt need upgrades to keep up with the Redcat. Thanks! I’ve been watching your channel for a long time and you do great reviews. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
A driver that was a great review fantastic review but wanted to check with you what was the major song is that you played while filming kind of reminded me of a really good GarageBand was there a name of the song or group..??
Todd Nixon It’s from the free youtube music library. I didn’t save the name sorry.
@@rcdriver okay thanks I was going to guess that
Looks like an axial wraith 1.9
I would like to see a camo vs Wendigo video.
Hey! love your review! do you know the max speed this little fella reachs?
Christian Atkinson According to Redcat it’s 26mph on 3S. I was just running it some more last night in my backyard. It has so much rip, it can wheelie on grass and carry it.
I like it... running on 2 and 3 s pretty good power ....do you think softer springs and different fomes will help the issues ... I'd like to get one but already have 2 new RCs still in the boxes ....
Tom Andrews The first thing I’m going to try is tires. The Super Swampers are cool, but I think the dense lug pattern along with the rubber compound makes it too stiff and bounces before the suspension can react. After that I’ll play with ride height and oil.
RCDriver_Online boil the super swampers they will get softer
Only memory and dont last
@@paulclancy2404 Add bead lock wheels and C.I. foams that may help a bit/….
When is this truck available? I went on the web sit it was not there! Also once again great video!!!!!!
kevin kidd Should be available through the Redcat site now and big LHS partners of Redcat. It is possible they sold out already. I heard they were going fast.
I have a cousin named Kevin Kidd.
Hi! How are you?
What do you think of turning this model into a Crawler?
We have run traxxas vxl systems in are axial scx10's for years now I've even had one in my ax10 scorpion before retiring in a few years back fast is an understatement 😉😉 so much fun it's stupid don't know why most people don't go brushless in a trail truck plenty of crawl control but wen you want you have all the throttle you need to pop the tires up or jump a root if your feeling brave plus nothing shows you what to upgrade first like way to much power lmfo good times for sure.
🥃cheers🍻
That and it really comes down to gearing and "rock racers" are suppose to be all out fast and able to crawl.
I've enjoyed both for years with the set up even the scorpion was able to crawl and still rock race... so much fun.
Do you know if this can run a 6 or 7 cell nimh battery? Some places say 6 and some say 4-9 cell.
I have an older Everest 10 and the tires were so hard i just took the foams out entirely
Literally just discovered rock racing today. My wallet is sweating.
i want jst the body anybody have an idea when that happens to be available? or links cant find it on their website
How well does it slow crawl? Whats the steering radius like? Some key points missed
will losi make truggy version of the dp pro?
they wont even release 8ight x truggy, I got db yesterday pretty cool so smooth feels slow