Reddog
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Well I picked up a Redcat Chimera 1/5 sandrail. Had several problems right off. The kill switch was bad, the steering servo failed, roll cage was just as strong as a house of cards. The exhaust broke, and the ONLY part covered by warranty was the servo.
With all of the problems I just did not give up on her, not yet. Took it out today. Now the body does not break, it shatters when hit. So with almost no body, no wing mount. no hood I still took it out for a run. Ran the best it ever has. Ran an entire tank through it without an issue. When they run like that it makes you happy that you bought it. Even though it was loud, and made a lot of smoke it was a blast.
I will be ordering parts to start replacing broken parts soon. As long as she keeps running like this I will be happy with it. I know there will be more issues, but I have hope to end up with a good truck here.
I still do not recommend buying Redcat to anyone, but with some more parts, a LOT of work and some re-engineering she will be a good truck. Shaun
With all of the problems I just did not give up on her, not yet. Took it out today. Now the body does not break, it shatters when hit. So with almost no body, no wing mount. no hood I still took it out for a run. Ran the best it ever has. Ran an entire tank through it without an issue. When they run like that it makes you happy that you bought it. Even though it was loud, and made a lot of smoke it was a blast.
I will be ordering parts to start replacing broken parts soon. As long as she keeps running like this I will be happy with it. I know there will be more issues, but I have hope to end up with a good truck here.
I still do not recommend buying Redcat to anyone, but with some more parts, a LOT of work and some re-engineering she will be a good truck. Shaun