New Redcat Volcano Epx Pro- 1st run
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
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New Redcat Volcano Epx Pro. Speed run on 2 and 3s and lst bash. Mixed feeling about this one, Looks good but will it last? Check out the video to see for yourself.
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This is the most popular Rc in Malaysia, but in HSP brand, it's identical, only different body shell, and the drive shaft issue is the no 1 issue in this model, but the metal universal drive shaft only cost 3.6$ here, I used it on my HSP buggy (Redcat Tornado) on 4s and still runs perfectly to this day, what a beast, btw love the video man🔥🙌😁
Wow, thank you for the info and for watching!
Good info! Thanks.
HSP seems to be good company.
selamat friend
Just wanted to say thanks for this video, just ordered this as my first RC car. Your video helped me decide on this model so thank you! Can't wait until it gets here...
Awesome! Glad it helped and I hope you enjoy!
Volcano was my first too. Good starter.
Mine is a Nimh powered though
How'd it turn out for you?
Thanks for the video I too like to be frugal with the spending when it comes to RC's, cheers.
Thanks for sharing this!
No problem! Thanks for watching
You were so happy about the first scratch. You rc right. 😆
Its gonna happen. Might as well enjoy it!
Right On !! Right On !! Good Run!! I got 2 Redcats Blackout xte and bash them . There great RC for the price
They really are. Thank you for watching!
I've got a Redcat Gen8V2 crawler and I love it. I've been tempted to buy something else from them and that looks Sweet!! But the driveshaft failures are disappointing, however fixing issues is part of what I love about this hobby. Great vid and damn good driving keeping it off the curbs.👍
I agree. I have some hobbypark driveshafts and some upgrades I just put in that Im gonna try out and see if it fixed the issue. But that is the fun part of this for me too! Thanks for watching!
hey man i have the gen 8 v2 and wanted more so i picked up the wraith spawn buy axial and wow , great upgreads and a blast to crawel and blast with, check it out,
The platform is still a good bargain, and a nice-looking ripper two years later. Although outside of the issue with the axles popping out, I believe the platform would really benefit from a center diff. I especially since it doesn't have a wheelie bar. If I had to choose between the wheelie bar or center diff, give me the center diff.
I also have a red cat volcano first gen it's all aluminum running a 3800kc Castle creations copperhead sensored.
As the previous gentleman stated the aluminum parts definitely help keep the truck planted to the ground.
I run 3S to 4S I send it in a straight line every time 😊
Nice! Im going to look into some aluminum parts for it.
Thanks for the speed test.
That's a little beast 💪
Awesome, looks like a fun truck bro 👍
I still run my volcano exp pro that redact originally came out with years ago. All aluminum and stock electronics still on it. Running jato wheels for street runs.
Nice!!!
I really appreciate the truth🫡💯🔥
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I appreciate the testing and review of the truck. I think my greyhounds would like chasing this truck on the open field....Yahoo. The driveshaft issue isn't cool though.
I haven't had too many issues since.
That's a lot of power for that small of a wheel base. Takes a minute to get adjusted like that. Edit: I run traxxas but I use that radio system and tires from my friends earthquake and just bought volcano tires lol. They make decent hobbygrade stuff imo and I want a Kaiju.
yeah, kaiju seems pretty sweet too!
Wow this one looks so cool, and wheelies 😍
I have this but mine came with the upgrade titanium parts like that knuckle that the rod popped out on you. Plastic just doesn't work well but if you do wreck it enough then the screws can be stripped and you would then have to replace the whole knuckle. I have learned the basics so far so in most cases I have fixed it myself😂 but the parts depending can be pricey. I simply love this RC😁👍
Awesome truck! If you like small bashers try the fms fmt 24 colorado they are awesome bashed it to death and can't break it. 150 bucks and worth every penny!!
Might need to put a wheelibar on that bad boy
I feel like redcat as a company is the new and improved duratrax.
Nice little rc. Great video as usual 👍
Thank you! 💯
Preciate the review I’m looking at an affordable RC car for my son for Christmas. 😀
This is a good one! Thanks for watching
great run mate..💪
perfect car👌
keep it up champ..wating for bash🏆
I love the color and the price to performance is really good. I'm gonna have to get me one.
Awesome little rig. The Volcano is what started it all for me years ago. Just subbb'd ya Bro 👊
Man I appreciate it! 💯
Same dawg, I had a brushed one when I was younger and now I am just an Rc addict.
Awesome video Homie, I have the 1st gen epx pro and I put a mamba 3 combo in it and some alloy knuckles to help keep the dog bones from popping out.
Thank you!
Over 35mph on 2s is nuts
It is!
just ordered one today cant wait to get it
So far its been really good! Hope you like it
@@therchotspot i have a redcat shredder so i know what im buying cheap fun that im not afraid to beat up lol
that;s what I'm talking about, on S3 and the price point great combo for newbies
I agree! 💯
Now I want to see the Everest 10 wheels on this😂
I just got one of these trucks and it rips!
Its a ton of fun for sure! Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Love it stupid fast
Gonna get me one of those
Shit I love the redcat volcano epx I fully upgrade mine with aluminum parts and a 4370kv motor
Nice! I'm slowly converting to aluminum parts as I go
How does it run with the aluminum kit?
I havent done the full aluminum kit just the steering hubs and things like that but so far its great
Is great buy it run great. Except with the steering i think it need some work.
That thing scoots even on 2s.. Aluminum chassis would probably help keep it on it's feet. Maybe a hinge pin kit to tighten up the front, Hobby park makes decent parts on Amazon. Good stuff, Im subbed 👍
It does. I will probably just run this one one 2s most of the time. Ill will check out Hobby Park. Thank you for the sub!
Belted tires brother, or wrap them in high test fishing line, balloon tires and high speed don't mix, dog bones (axels) need replaced, when u bottom out it compresses dog bone tight then when loose they are allowed to pop out, it is a carry over from original design
I like to do speed runs the way they come out the box if I can. That's why I didn't change the tires first. But I did do a few other videos with this rc. A lot changed since this video
I have a few of these in OEM HSP form..Good stuff..Get the HD cvd shafts for sure
Where did you get the HD shafts from?
@@therchotspot Ebay or Amazon
I will look into that for sure. Thank you. Is it branded under HSP?
This is worth it
Nice video
Thank you!
The axels have always been the weakest point of the volcano but amazing video man 💯
Thank you! I appreciate it 💯
Yeah I have replaced my dog bones and the cups quite a few times.
Does anyone know about swapping to aluminum and steel dog bones fixing those issues?
Im researching that myself
Verry nice
Thank you
It's called New Tire Syndrome. The tires grip everything when on the cement/asphalt unit you brake in the tires
Exactly the same issue with the 1st Volcano. Same crappy design, can't believe they didn't fix the issues before putting it back out.
Hsp is the oem for redcat. Only recently has redcat made any original rc design.
I just picked one up. Has the stock ESC held up using 3s?
It has for me.
Its a Hobbywing 60a. It should hold up. I've run 3s for about 10 batteries so far. No issues except DogBones popping out LOL
I enjoyed the run and honesty! Thinking about ordering one, but wish it had a slightly longer wheelbase like the arrma big rock. Waffling between the 2. $100 cheaper but is the big rock worth the difference?
Honestly depends on the how you plan on running it. If you like bashing of ramps, get the big rock. If you are more of a light jump, dirt running or parking lot bashing, the Volcano is perfectly fine for that
Not just that you can upgrade. Lots of stuff out there not expensive either
Redcat is the Fiat of rc cars. Every Redcat I've had has been a P.O.S. I just bought a Wendigo a few weeks ago. Broke two driveshaft, steering link and transmission. It has about 15 minutes of run time on it. I'll never buy another Redcat.
Sorry to hear that. I dont work for them but Ill say this, I got 4 of their cars and another on the way, I have less issues with them then some of my Arrmas and my Axial. Different experiences for everybody
amazon sells all the upgrade metal parts for redcat and full metal frame cheap prices to
I have the volcano epx pro and like it, but the wheel shafts keep bending and/or breaking. Any sugestions???
Hobbypark 4pcs 08029 Metal Steel 90mm Dogbones Shaft
Got them on Amazon. May help
@@therchotspot thanks
Can you tell me please where you got those straps. I am buying one and would like to put those straps in. Thank you
I have had this straps for years so I dont remember. But look on amazon and aliexpress, they have straps you can used
Damn just got into this hobby and just bought the blackout pro idk if i made the right choice compared to the volcano😒
The blackout pro is still good. If I remember it comes witha battery and charger with is great for beginners cause most of these dont come with that. This Volcano didnt come with that either. But, it is a lot of fun!
Hello! I want to buy a volcanic epx pro, but something stops me before buying it, will the crown and drive shaft differentials withstand 3s? or in a short time I will wear gears? Cheers
Never had a diff issues or gear issues. Its a good truck for light bashing around. I wouldnt go to crazy with it. So I would sayget it depending on what you are tryibg to do with it
To help with high speed control you might want to try a cheap gyro. $15-$60 online.
I have a reciever with a gyro Ill put into it eventually
drop the top link down on the a arm its in the wrong hole did it on mine works fine it was put together wrong from factory
Kind of like .44 mag in a 2” revolver.
does this come with the hexfly hx-3cp servo?
I believe so. I dont remember I changed it a long time ago
What 3s battery did you use how many mah and output 50c ?
At 5:29 of the video I show the exact 3s battery used for this run.
What 3s battery were you using?
Spektrum smart battery 5000 mah 50c. You can see it at 5:28 of the video
Can u tell me which battery to get and charger? 2s is fine.
That’s a bummer that they have that problem with the axles that’s all I’ve ever read about these trucks is the axles literally blow out constantly. And the first thing I see your video is having problems with the axl
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Yeah its unfortunate. Good rc otherwise
Lol! Not designed for that speed! 7:16
Tornado??
Does have metal spur gear? I haven’t check on the spec. Yet…lol
It does
@@therchotspot what kind of battery did u use on it? Cuz I have Traxxas battery that I wan to use but do u know what kind of connection I need does anybody now? Sorry I’m kinda new to RC and this is for my son to be as a hobby..lol thank you….
@@therchotspot what kind of connection did you use for the spectrum battery? Can u send me the link to it or at Amazon?
There should be links to the batteries I used in the video description. But this car uses a deans connector or a t style connector out the box
It was a ec5 to deans connector I got off ebay
What's the gear type on this are they medal or are they plastic
Metal
@@therchotspot Ok good I don't like plastic in these type's of RC's
What app was that on your phone?
Gnss Pa. Works with the skyrc gps speedometer
How can you fix the driveshaft??
For the time being I just bent it back, but I do have new ones from hobbypark and so other upgrades to put on it
@@therchotspot can you send me the link to buy them
I got you...
Hobbypark 4pcs 08029 Metal Steel 90mm Dogbones Shaft Front/Rear for Volcano Epx/PRO 1/10 Electric RC Monster Truck Parts Replacement www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ8T1YQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2AK9MXQ4PBKRFET7E11D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@therchotspot they don’t have it available
@@therchotspot And I got some from Amazon but they still break do you know if I could change the system for a better dogbone first time being in the Rc game it’s not going as planned ☹️
Just got burned bad by one of these can't count the parts I've changed now it won't bind to controller even anymore don't buy
What happened
U said tornado lmao
Lol! They practically the same anyway, they share the same parts
Not this Volcano...this Tornado lmao
@@therchotspot give me your honest opinion bro… Is this RC worth buying? And what upgrades would make it the perfect Basher? Most important first upgraded you recommend? What you tell will determine my decision. Love your vids bro
I guess it depends on what kind of bashing you trying to do. Skatepark, huge jumps, 20 30 ft sends, nah. Id get the Rival MT10 for that. Small backyard ramp jumps, parking lot bashing, its good for that. But the first thing Id upgrade would be the driveshafts! Problem is finding good ones.
They are not jump bashers. Not durable enough for that
They can take jumps. Just not high ones, lol.
Turn your steering down
Dude the driveshafts popped out because you crashed going like 100 what the heck
Part of that is true, as I believe I mentioned at the end mybdriving wasnt the best. Part of it is the way it was setup from the factory. A quick adjustment of the turnbuckle mand moving it over to a different hole would've helped
Tell redcat i said big trash
Ill jump right on that...
frustrated because of all the problems .....ROFL of course the problems couldn't have anything to do with it slamming into the ground and cart wheeling end over end after you jumped it 40 feet....
Lol I know it was mostly my fault