1/5 Brushless 4wd Conversion - RC-Monster Forums

Obeast44 · 09.30.2010, 09:10 AM

Not much news as of yet guys, Im sorry.
This car is next on the list to be brought in. The gasoline version of this car is still being tweaked and once that is completed they will start addressing this one. Im not-so-patiently waiting my test sample from the guys in charge. As far as I know they are currently testing one in the US and when they are done with it, its supposed to be sent my way. I know its taking a lot longer than expected, mainly because the gas version has proven to be a bit troublesome with a few issues. I PMed Patrick@Castle about getting the mounting dimensions for the MMMXLHVOMFGWTFBBQ 1/5 esc so I could possible have it pre-drilled for a drop in fit. Unfortunately I havent recieved a reply back :(
I have no official position with Redcat, im just an RC guy thats been around the www.redcatrampageforum.com for a while. On that site there are a few Youtube links of it in action on 6s and 4s. I wish I had more info for you guys, but unfortunately I dont right now.

Obeast44 · 08:30 PM

Here is a little update for those that are interested :)
They are due out mid/late January and testing has been going rather well on the car. I never recieved my test model, unfortunately. Im assuming they liked it well enough and thought it didnt need to be thrashed by me :D
Heres a few of Ali's vids on it which should give you a clearer idea of what to expect with the car. Weight should be in the 16lb. range fully RTR on 6s.

I have the gasoline version already and I can tell ya its a LIGHT machine. Im expecting the protype belt drive for it anyday now so I can get some pics/vid of it running. Even the gas version is going to be ballistic :)

thzero · 12.12.2010, 08:58 PM

16lbs? Mmms... really? My Savage 5T conversion is 16.4lbs with a 2200kv and 5S. So I can't imagine this thing would be less than 18-20lbs. Granted they are saving a bit of weight with not having beadlock wheels...

4S/6S? With a 1150kv? SLOOOOOOOWWWWWW. If indeed its at 16lbs, 6-8S, should really make it rip.

Axles look whimpy. I'd rather seen 24mm hexes so you could easily run Baja tires/wheels if you want. This would probably be the reason I'd avoid it that and from the look of it, none of the adjustments you can do on a buggy/truggy. Otherwise looks good especially for a 5th scale RTR.

Obeast44 · 12.12.2010, 09:31 PM

The buggy weighs in at 21.8lbs with a gasoline motor, full tank of gas and Jet-pro side pipe as per DemonRC. The Electric will be WAY lighter than that because the gear plate, motor and pipe are gone. The square drives are FG style, what more tire options do you need than that? If you have to run Baja wheels/tires 24mm Baja adapters are in the works by Ramtech. Plus a few other companies adapters can be easily modified to work. In the latest video its running on 6s. I wish they'd offer rollers but I don't see that happening at all.