The new Redcat 1/5th Scale Sand Rail

[Guest]

I bet it has the square hubs like the sct. Doubt they redesigned a new wheel to look like the sct and used the same tire..its obviously a x series so I bet it still uses the square.

I would agree. Even if Redcat is offered a choice, its easier to have like parts for inventory.

 

[RampageShop]

I haven't seen the buggy yet so have no idea but perhaps Redcat will use the MT style hubs/wheel hex?

I was browsing around the website this morning and a search for Chimera brought up a Rampage MT plastic gear plate, and lower suspension arms.

The factory already makes a brushless buggy that has a combination of XBE drivetrain and DuneRunner suspension so ya never know.

 

[Guest]

The prototype is wearing wheel adapters.

 

[RampageShop]

I found another picture online from a supplier in China and the one they are offering has MT style front lower arms...not sure if it's the same as what we'll be getting though

 

[maddmike]

You just gettin all the hook ups

 

[RampageShop]

Most recent picture from Redcat Racing shows X-Series front lower arms. I was kinda hoping for MT/DR suspension but no luck.

 

[RampageHopUps]

The Chimera is now in stock at Redcat. I will try and go over and take some real life pics tomorrow.

 

[maddmike]

Cant wait to see more pictures!!!!

 

[RampageHopUps]

 

[RampageHopUps]

It's is a mix of XT and MT parts, plus new stuff.

 

[rookie101]

It's is a mix of XT and MT parts, plus new stuff.

Thanks for the pictures.

One of the guys I work with has one on the way and it will be here next week, can you tell if it has the X series bearing holders, I'd like to get the 7075rc stuff coming right away if it's needed.

 

[RampageHopUps]

X series bearing holders.

 

[Ol' fart]

I have one coming and I will support the Chimera with hop-ups ASAP

 

[rookie101]

I have one coming and I will support the Chimera with hop-ups ASAP

Awesome to hear.

 

[Yuhas427]

Anyone know which belt drive will fit this.

 

[maddmike]

It's got square drive gears

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

I'm kind of iffy now that I see it! The rear shocks are mounted on the cage! Im not a fan of that! but the over all look is good! Too bad I just bought the Apache C1 from towerhobbies.com

 

[xcrittersx]

Is anyone working on a solution to the rear shock mounts? A brace? A tower? I can see thE shocks breaking of the cage with a stiff set up.

I have rear brace and just got done with the front shock tower. I'm working on a solution for the lower rear shock mounts.











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[maddmike]

I really like all your hop ups for the chimera

 

[RampageHopUps]

New pics of the electric.