Redcat should sell kits &/or rolling chassis

[Dreggsta]

I put this in the x series section but it should be done for all redcat 1/5 scales. It'd be nice to get a kit or rolling chassis w/out the servos since we all replace those anyways. Be nice to have an option of with or without the engine, carb, exhaust & tx/rx. Kits should be a bit cheaper. I have a box full of parts that are stock that I'm not using.

 

[RampageHopUps]

We tried that a few years ago and it was a massive flop.

 

[Dreggsta]

i bet. but as much as i've spent on parts like servos, better bearings & aluminum parts i sure would've appreciated the savings a kit or rolling chassis woulda saved me. i have parts that are good for back up but no more than that.

 

[Guest]

Keep in mind a roller might only be $50 - $100 less, since the Redcat parts are so inexpensive.

 

[Dreggsta]

yeh i thot the same thing as the savings would be in the labor + parts, or really, lack there of lol. i'd still be happy w/that savings. heck, a kit or rolling chassis w/out wheels would be nice too.

 

[Deluge]

I doubt you'd save that much. When I bought my V2 MT it didn't come with any radio equipment and still set me back around $820.

 

[Guest]

yeh i thot the same thing as the savings would be in the labor + parts, or really, lack there of lol. i'd still be happy w/that savings. heck, a kit or rolling chassis w/out wheels would be nice too.

Labor is even cheaper.

 

[Motakitty]

They probably would lose alot of money cause no one would buy the electronics although the remote isn't bad but then again it's flysky

 

[Dreggsta]

Labor is even cheaper.

yeh i figure that too. i mean. it'd be nice to have a box that doesn't say "made in china" on it. at least in not so huge letters. maybe instead of outsourcing they could keep it in america if they did this. i mean, the trail goes from the us, to china then back here in the us or whereever the customer resides.

 

[Guest]

Redcat is not a manufacturer. They are a distributor of HSP products. High Speed Racing is a China based company. You could ask them to outsource and have their product made here. Then your XT would cost about $5000. I don't know of any RC platform that has its parts made here and assembled here. It just is not cost effective.

 

[Dreggsta]

well i just got schooled lol

 

[Ol' fart]

I'll sell a rolling chassis. As soon as I have the steering worked out ( soon) I will have all the parts needed except the shocks and suspension arms, and I'm thinking of making wider arms too. I'll work out a price and post it up soon.

 

[Dreggsta]

that sounds awesome doug. can't wait to learn what comes on the chassis. straight up good parts & american made. that's what i'm screamin.

 

[Ol' fart]

Chassis- Gas

Front and rear diff housings- you'll have to use stock diff's

Gear plate

Lay shaft plate

Center drive plates

rear bearing holders

front bearing holders

C-hubs/ bearings, not bushings

HPI wheel adapters

Shock mounts

steering rockers/ bearings not bushings

Full set ball bearings

Stainless steel hardware

Chassis- electric/ with servo mount/ 1/2 inch longer

Front and rear diff housings- you'll have to use stock diff's

rear bearing holders

front bearing holders

C-hubs/ bearings, not bushings

HPI wheel adapters

Shock mounts

steering rockers/ bearings not bushings

Full set ball bearings

Stainless steel hardware

Steel spur gear/ 48t or 44t

Motor housing

Motor cam

Rear brace

You'll need suspension arms and drive shafts and all the plastic parts to mount your body and bumpers.Motor, ESC, servos, shocks etc. etc. If you don't have that stuff and your too frickin lazy to order it I will but a package together for you priced accordingly.

Gas or electric as listed $799.00

If this sounds like something you'ld want, LMK

If it sounds like a complete waste of time, LMK

 

[Guest]

That's a really good deal. That would make for an awesome platform!

 

[Dreggsta]

Hell yeh that's an awesome truck. Maybe you should talk to redcat bout doing a 7075 cat Doug. Lol that thing will be stout & sick

 

[Ebb75]

Everything is made in China, except babies. They are made in VaChina. Lol

 

[Guest]

 

[Dreggsta]

Everything is made in China, except babies. They are made in VaChina. Lol

omg, man! Roflmao! Good one!