Anyone ever tried a Rotostart on a Redcat?

[Guest]

Nice price too!

 

[delta_kilo]

Someone brought up burned up bearing on roto starts in the past. Seems they have fixed that issue with this statement on facebook.

"The main thing to take note of with this product is that the one way bearing stays on the drill part, so it's not constantly spinning with the flywheel, adding extra drag, and eventually burning up, like other "roto starts" often do. Plus our design is simple and doesn't add any weight to the car."

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

Yep, Ill wait and get the Killer RC one... I like what they have to say.

 

[Chief409]

I'll get one also!

 

[dansmg]

Roto start

Just put the GTB Rotostart on my Rampage MT. Was tired of breaking pull starters. Having trouble keeping my engine running. Would think this would take care of some of my problems, but not sure yet.

 

[Guest]

It may aid in starting, but as far as keeping it running, that's your tune.

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

Just put the GTB Rotostart on my Rampage MT. Was tired of breaking pull starters. Having trouble keeping my engine running. Would think this would take care of some of my problems, but not sure yet.

Check your tune!!

 

[blak__jak]

i just got a rotary engine start kit from integy part # BAJ152BLUE 59.99 it's a very nicely made h/d part nice looking redcat blue too. it says on the package it's made for hpi 5b'5t,5b2.0,& 5sc. i put it on my m/t seemed to fit fine but ate the flywheel while running it for frist time. i got a hold of integy and their answer was that maybe redcats flywheels were not made as strong as hpi's. like i said nice unit though if anybody wants to try their luck.

 

[delta_kilo]

I'm not sure I'd call it a nice unit if it destroys my Rampage but hey just saying and thanks for the info. I will steer clear of that one for sure.

 

[Deluge]

Where's that vid of someone easily starting their engine with a plain pull start? Usually pops up in these threads.

I'll stick with the stock pull start. Hasn't failed me, yet.

 

[Deluge]

Just put the GTB Rotostart on my Rampage MT. Was tired of breaking pull starters. Having trouble keeping my engine running. Would think this would take care of some of my problems, but not sure yet.

Do you just grab the handle and pull? That'll break pull starts.

 

[blak__jak]

hey dk i just meant it's nicely made and good looking too and it might work fine on an hpi. i did'nt want to knock their product. the thing is built like a tank. i'll post a pic when i get a sec.

 

[Deluge]

Integy parts are crap. Just sayin'.

 

[GTS 666]

Sorry cant understand what is wrong with a pull start. I've never had a issue yet.

 

[Deluge]

Same here. They've lasted me quite a while.

 

[Chief409]

Got this from TGN news. It appears GTB has discontinued their Roto Start, and a good write up on the upcoming Killer Bee one.

http://largescalenews.com/2012/10/killer-rc-power-starter-roto-start-reborn/

Why get one? I'm sure my Grand Dad said the same thing when the Bendix starter came out, and he was cranking his Model T by hand.

Said by a Great Grand Dad.

Cheers!

 

[blak__jak]

maybe i'm lasy or maybe i'd rather use a computer instead of sliding some beads across some strings or why don't i cut down a tree and carve a toy truck that i could push around by hand. i don't know i just say what's wrong with progress? course i can still take off my shoes and get another ten numbers out of my toes so what can i know!

 

[Chief409]

My view is here. And I'm speaking from experience.

http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?p=102485#post102485

With a LONG career in High Tech. Who isn't retired. And no has no plan to retire in the near future. I'm having "TOO MUCH FUN!" Funny, sometimes kids are the most resistant to progress. Wish that would change. History says it won't though. Till then, guess I'll just keep setting an example.

So...

BUD IS GOOD ON FRIDAY after work! And be ready to overcome any obstacle. Even walking the last mile up a mountain to get to a job when your truck dies on you. Just make sure the front of the truck is pointed out when you park it. Makes it easier for the tow truck driver.

Another done that, been there. Today, by the way.

Chief409

 

[Guest]

maybe i'm lasy or maybe i'd rather use a computer instead of sliding some beads across some strings or why don't i cut down a tree and carve a toy truck that i could push around by hand. i don't know i just say what's wrong with progress? course i can still take off my shoes and get another ten numbers out of my toes so what can i know!

So True!

 

[RampageHopUps]

I was just at Home Depot and found the Troy Built weedeater has the same drill starter contraption as the Killer-RC unit. He beat all of us to it. Except the internals of that weedeater is for use with a 1-2 HP engine, not a 6 HP one.