I wish you would have used Velcro instead of screws in the body for the interior!! I hate putting holes in the body if I don't have to, unless I'm installing a light bar, or mirrors perhaps! Just my opinion!! I found your channel while looking, and really enjoyed it!! Very well done!! Thank you sir for all you do, and have a great day!!
dude you killed me with the music edits that were like half a second long lmao awesome video thanks for uploading. Very fun to watch and very cool rig. I bought the same one today actually :)
@@RickysGarageVibes I've had a chance to mess around a bit with it in the yard but none on the rocks yet, I've got it all upgraded and it is CRAZY fun! Only one thing though, my light kit kinda flickers and I'm not sure why. I'll investigate a bit later but yeah you were right. I am definitely gonna have a good time with this rig!
Great video Ricky. You really give off Good Vibes when you're working on this. it feels like we're right there working on it with you. great details great explanation. Where did you get that interior, it looks good.
You know the Vibes Jack!!! The interior is from Pro-Line PL-C Interior 3337-00. I put a link in the description too. Thanks a lot brother, y'all make it doing vids worthwhile 🤝really appreciate it man
They didn't do this from the factory because 1) extending the wheelbase makes it easier to high-center, which the vehicle does plenty already. 2) they went with the 2100kV motor instead of the 1800kV, and that has an external ESC. Maybe Hobbywing couldn't supply enough of these so they went with the other. Or maybe they felt the additional speed was necessary.
Excellent...would you change your other trucks to that same Fusion 2 in 1 motor like in your TRX-4 Defenfer/Bronco and Axial Bomber? I'm interested to know and see if you'd make a video too as I have a Defender and Axial Bomber 2.0
Absolutely! I've installed QuikRun Fusions into 7 of my RCs already and it's what Ill buy from now on until there's something better ... love them. They are light, brushless, waterproof, quiet, don't need tuning, drives smooth the best of all the motors I have. I put HW Fusions in the SCX10iii & SCX10ii, MB Scaler, two Gen 8 V2, Gen 8 V1, the RC4WD Desert Runner. My Axial Bomber has a Castle Creations Mamba X, my TRX4 Sports have HW Axes in them. I can do a vid for you with the HW Fusion in the TRX4 Defender or Bronco or Tactical!
@@RickysGarageVibes Thanks a lot Ricky 👍 I'll look forward to watching them. I saw RC Girl's video putting the HW Fusion in her Defender, I want to see your version as well and what other things you might do with the trucks. Btw I'm contemplating in keeping or selling my Axial Bomber 2.0 it is still brand new hasn't even touch dirt yet. All I've done is change the steering link to aluminum as well as the rear trailing arm and also bought the Incision SS links, sway bar and a set of piggy back shocks for the rear. However in my videos in my channel here you can see I've been driving my TRX-4 Defender most of the time it has become my fav truck. I thought my Bomber 2.0 would accompany it. I like the 2.2 size tires on it and it's a different rig but I'm think I want to get the Gen 8 Axe instead and sell the bomber.
Wow Ricky! Great stuff man. I finally got my truck. What's a good budget motor+ESC combo that I can get to make it crawl slow and get some low-end torque? Gonna extend the wheelbase as you did for sure! Lights would be the next :D
The HobbyWing Fusion is 149 with the motor and esc combined and its brushless... I like this one the best and putting them in all my rigs. Better than Axe, Castle Creations, etc. haven’t tried the budget motor/esc from amazon or eBay to know which is comparable
I understand brother ... I say go straight to the fusion vs buying several motors over time but that’s my take .. I’ve bought them in stages because they do add up .. what motor are you thinking of?
@@RickysGarageVibes Ricky I've ordered a HH crawlmaster 13T with a 1080HW ESC. Sucks that I live in the city and don't have good spots around me. My aim is get a nice super slow crawl! Even if it's half as good as you show on your channel, I'll be good. P.s - Your content is clean, crisp, and quality! Your videos made me buy the gen8. Respect++ brother.
Think I found my new motor. What motor would you recommend for a 3 cell 5000mah battery ? And what transmitter would you recommend ? The spring thay centers my steering broke in my controller. I'll have to upgrade to some aluminum mounts n stuff and steel gears if I'm not already.
you dont need to open the motor plate to change motor..just open the pinion case, remove the pinion and 2 screw holding the motor...that's it..removing the motor plate is not necessary..
It gives a better approach and departure angle for the type of driving I do .. pushes the tire closer to the bumper giving more space for the tire to reach the rocks before the bumper hits the rocks 🪨
@@RickysGarageVibes Of all my 49+ years of rc'n, redcat never locktites anything! (I had a gas xt. 5th scale. Only part the had locktite was the engine's pull starter. Green locktite. Almost never got it off!)
Why in the hell would you cut the wires and solder to cut wires together you could have unsoldered the old wires from the end of the deans connector and just soldered that connector directly to the wires
Now this is GOLD content!
The clips for the bumper lights and head lights and taillights come in the spare parts bag for the RedCat Gen 8. That’s what I used connect my lights.
Good eye 🤝 let me recheck
I laugh because I seen those in the bag and had no idea what they were for but knew they were important. Lol
Nice build. It always feels satisfying after upgrading parts to get it out for some fun. Puts a smile on your face.
You’re so right man 🤝 it’s my type of meditation 🧘🏻♂️
Excellent led placement..Great content..
Appreciate you saying this @coreyfuchs730🤝!
Great video! I love my Gen 2, huge improvement over my Gen 1. I’ve put in a Castle brushless for high speed running. It’s a blast!
Glad you love it man 🤝 it’s a good rig
Awesome job. Looks great but I have to ask.. all that work and you didn't bother to paint the interior? Even a basic black would have been nice.
I left it clear so the light would reach the bottom of the truck .. see the whole thing
I wish you would have used Velcro instead of screws in the body for the interior!! I hate putting holes in the body if I don't have to, unless I'm installing a light bar, or mirrors perhaps! Just my opinion!! I found your channel while looking, and really enjoyed it!! Very well done!! Thank you sir for all you do, and have a great day!!
Hi Lottie! I’ll try velcro … we’ll try anything
Thanks man appreciate it Lottie ..
dude you killed me with the music edits that were like half a second long lmao awesome video thanks for uploading. Very fun to watch and very cool rig. I bought the same one today actually :)
You’ll have a great time with this one Laura! Let me know how you like it 🤝
@@RickysGarageVibes I've had a chance to mess around a bit with it in the yard but none on the rocks yet, I've got it all upgraded and it is CRAZY fun! Only one thing though, my light kit kinda flickers and I'm not sure why. I'll investigate a bit later but yeah you were right. I am definitely gonna have a good time with this rig!
Truly a great video here! I just started a mod series on this same truck!
Nice! I’ll take a look!
Cool, if you would have painted the interior it would have been sick
Good suggestion, can still be done
Thank you so much for this video. I just got mine today, and it already helped me a lot.
So glad it helped 🤝let me know if you need anything else
I like it a lot. I did the red cat kit. If I do it over I would extend the wires.
Good idea thanks Jarrod 🤝
I built a all metal gen8 with 2.2 tires
Impressive Moses!
wow great job. awesome work. truck looks epic!
Thanks 👍appreciate it man!
Nice video keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Steve appreciate it man🤝
Great video mate, cant wait to try this on my scout
Let me know how it worked for you Jon 🤝
Very good video!
Thanks man 🤝🤝🤝
Great video! Do you have a suggestion for tires?
Great video 👍😊👍
Thanks man 🤝 appreciate it🙏🏼
Great video Ricky.
You really give off Good Vibes when you're working on this.
it feels like we're right there working on it with you.
great details
great explanation.
Where did you get that interior, it looks good.
You know the Vibes Jack!!! The interior is from Pro-Line PL-C Interior 3337-00. I put a link in the description too. Thanks a lot brother, y'all make it doing vids worthwhile 🤝really appreciate it man
I prefer my brushed just because this wont run my lights chassis tube light.they come on for a few secons then go off. ???
Great tips! I wonder why Redcat didn't do this setup from the factory.
True and agreed! Hope that's next ....
They didn't do this from the factory because 1) extending the wheelbase makes it easier to high-center, which the vehicle does plenty already. 2) they went with the 2100kV motor instead of the 1800kV, and that has an external ESC. Maybe Hobbywing couldn't supply enough of these so they went with the other. Or maybe they felt the additional speed was necessary.
Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome, thank you for watching 🙏🏼🤝
When I changed my motor all I did was take the motor screws out and The servo instead
Good suggestion, thanks man
Excellent...would you change your other trucks to that same Fusion 2 in 1 motor like in your TRX-4 Defenfer/Bronco and Axial Bomber?
I'm interested to know and see if you'd make a video too as I have a Defender and Axial Bomber 2.0
Absolutely! I've installed QuikRun Fusions into 7 of my RCs already and it's what Ill buy from now on until there's something better ... love them. They are light, brushless, waterproof, quiet, don't need tuning, drives smooth the best of all the motors I have. I put HW Fusions in the SCX10iii & SCX10ii, MB Scaler, two Gen 8 V2, Gen 8 V1, the RC4WD Desert Runner. My Axial Bomber has a Castle Creations Mamba X, my TRX4 Sports have HW Axes in them. I can do a vid for you with the HW Fusion in the TRX4 Defender or Bronco or Tactical!
@@RickysGarageVibes Thanks a lot Ricky 👍 I'll look forward to watching them. I saw RC Girl's video putting the HW Fusion in her Defender, I want to see your version as well and what other things you might do with the trucks.
Btw I'm contemplating in keeping or selling my Axial Bomber 2.0 it is still brand new hasn't even touch dirt yet.
All I've done is change the steering link to aluminum as well as the rear trailing arm and also bought the Incision SS links, sway bar and a set of piggy back shocks for the rear.
However in my videos in my channel here you can see I've been driving my TRX-4 Defender most of the time it has become my fav truck. I thought my Bomber 2.0 would accompany it. I like the 2.2 size tires on it and it's a different rig but I'm think I want to get the Gen 8 Axe instead and sell the bomber.
It should be noted that you bind the receiver to the radio, not the motor. Lol
Ok noted 👌🏽
Hey great video! Going to try some of these out on my V2. Do you move the rear shocks to the same location or what is recommended for those?
Wow Ricky! Great stuff man.
I finally got my truck. What's a good budget motor+ESC combo that I can get to make it crawl slow and get some low-end torque?
Gonna extend the wheelbase as you did for sure! Lights would be the next :D
The HobbyWing Fusion is 149 with the motor and esc combined and its brushless... I like this one the best and putting them in all my rigs. Better than Axe, Castle Creations, etc. haven’t tried the budget motor/esc from amazon or eBay to know which is comparable
@@RickysGarageVibes Thanks man! I'm trying to keep it under 60-70 :P
Maybe I'll check out the HW Fusion next!
I understand brother ... I say go straight to the fusion vs buying several motors over time but that’s my take .. I’ve bought them in stages because they do add up .. what motor are you thinking of?
@@RickysGarageVibes Ricky I've ordered a HH crawlmaster 13T with a 1080HW ESC. Sucks that I live in the city and don't have good spots around me. My aim is get a nice super slow crawl! Even if it's half as good as you show on your channel, I'll be good.
P.s - Your content is clean, crisp, and quality! Your videos made me buy the gen8. Respect++ brother.
Let me know how it crawls! Good luck 🍀 and thanks brother 🤝 there’s always somewhere to crawwwl even in the city!
Think I found my new motor. What motor would you recommend for a 3 cell 5000mah battery ? And what transmitter would you recommend ? The spring thay centers my steering broke in my controller. I'll have to upgrade to some aluminum mounts n stuff and steel gears if I'm not already.
What RC do you have?
@@RickysGarageVibes 8th gen scout 2 ! Its on my channel
Good vid.
Thanks brother 🤝
Cool vid... 👌
thanks gurl!
Where can i find the interior set tray pan iv looked cant find thank you
Hi Darrell, this interior is Pro-Line PL-C Interior 3337-00 .. I put a link in the description!
@@RickysGarageVibes Thank you
you dont need to open the motor plate to change motor..just open the pinion case, remove the pinion and 2 screw holding the motor...that's it..removing the motor plate is not necessary..
Ok thanks for sharing that Zaid 🤝
What size are those shrink connectors you used to connect to the deans plug?
what is the difference between brushed and brushless motors? are one more powerfull then the other?
The brushed motors wear out more quickly than brushless. The power is the same, but brushless has longer durability.
Went to go order that interior and it's discontinued. Any suggestions for a different interior?
Injora has some interesting interiors and I saw some on Amazon too www.injora.com/search?q=interior
Like your video Rick, where did you get the interior for the Gen8 ?
This one is from Proline 🤝
What voltage to the lights run at?
😉👍
Thanks! 👏👏👏
Amazing 😳👍
Thank you xfred 🤝
Why do you run your shocks slanted instead of upright?
It gives a better approach and departure angle for the type of driving I do .. pushes the tire closer to the bumper giving more space for the tire to reach the rocks before the bumper hits the rocks 🪨
sorry from where did you get the side plates ?
Which side plates?
How many kilovolts can this car handle?
& remember to locktite everything metal to metal!!!
You know the vibes
@@RickysGarageVibes
Of all my 49+ years of rc'n, redcat never locktites anything! (I had a gas xt. 5th scale. Only part the had locktite was the engine's pull starter. Green locktite. Almost never got it off!)
I loctite the motor so it stays firm so I don’t have to keep checking it since there’s take so much out of RedCat RCs to get to the motor
Almost 50years is sure a long time 🤝 congrats brother
@@RickysGarageVibes
(Typo! Was supposed to be 39 years!) Ooopsy! 😁 I got my 1st rc car in 1979.
Why in the hell would you cut the wires and solder to cut wires together you could have unsoldered the old wires from the end of the deans connector and just soldered that connector directly to the wires
this is not even close to safe.. please do not splice wires
Perfectly fine if you solder your connections and use heat shrink tubing to ensure nothing touches