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    Rampage xb speed build

    Well I finally got my kitty cat out cy26 with 35-25-26-24 first run I admit you guys were right I need more power, that gear ratio was too tall(.659). I adjust to 31-29-26-24(.864) that seemed ok with the power that I had. Now here the question how good is the stock hy30.5cc I kinda got a idea...
  2. phreerider

    rampage XB 4 wheel steer

    Just finished this project, fun mod! with the dual front servos the responsiveness is ridiculous! very sensitive, holycrap! all the way down on the rate, otherwise very hard to control, BUT quick! super short vid demos action. 7075rc casters and oversized spindles on the rear with old...
  3. K

    Rampage xb gear change for top speed????

    Are there any gearing suggestions to make the xb gain top end?
  4. B

    Rampage xb speed build

    Hey guys, it begans I ordered aluminum gear plate, boca bearings, 8k clutch spring and clutch kit, I swap the stock engine for a cy26, and I plan to run 35-25-26-24 with hopes of going fast! I never seen it run because the gears broke up and destroyed everything but the shafts and bearings on...
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    Rampage xb top speed builds

    Hey guys, I've been looking and I have not found any speed numbers whether stock or modded. What I want to know has anybody went the distance with a xb, powerful high rpm engine and proper gearing to get the maximum speed to turn a good number. I'm trying for a quick 60 or 65mph plus.
  6. K

    redcat rampage XB-E spur gear problems

    I've been facing continuous issues with XB-E spur gear pins .. I broke more than three of them and I wasn't even going that hard. I have one redcat rampage XB-E and Maverick Vader XB-E .. though i might have better luck with the other brand name loool anyway I have the following setup on...
  7. R

    Rear diff rebuild part numbers?

    Hey guys I just signed up, but have lurked here for about 1.5 years. I figured it was time to sign up ask questions and hopefully contribute something useful. I have a Rampage XB-E that I bought new off of eBay back in early 2012. I had great fun with it right out of the box, but then I found...
  8. K

    Pop-off

    I don't think i have seen this discussed much. But does anyone adjust their pop-off when they change to a higher flowing air filter? My stock 990 had a pop off around 20psi. I was having a little bogging with a new air filter so i clipped the spring until i was around 14 psi and it helped...
  9. K

    Rampage xb-e upgrade

    Hi is anyone running 8s lipos on the stock xb-e speed control?
  10. D

    Anybody tried this ESC yet?

    I'm not overly fond of Castle Creations right now after all the trouble with the XL series and a Mamba Monster nearly having me toss a RC8.2 in the garbage. My Hobbywing just went kaput and I found this as an options. Anybody run this yet? I have tried a few of the Trackstars in my 1/10...
  11. S

    help choosing a motor

    I have the Maverick Vader variant which has the same stock 980kv motor, i've read that this is underpowered for this car so looking to upgrade. I've read lots of threads on this forum but still can't decide. I've narrowed it down to SKYRC Beast X524 2Y 910KV - 8mm shaft...
  12. K

    Rampage XBE - close to purchase still some questions

    Hi guys, hope this finds you well. I'm close to purchasing the Redcat Xbe and plunging into 5th scale electric. I exchanged a few emails with Rob at Rampage Shop and I'm very impressed with his service and webpage. I'm just about won over. I would like to see if a few of these questions can be...
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    Tuning on work stand ?

    I'd love to tune my cars when necessary, right on my work stand, although I've heard warnings not to do this, warning of possible driveline damage due to not having a load on the vehicle? I've seen enough vids of this being done anyone have an opinion if it's safe to run a vehicle full throttle...
  14. C

    stumped....minor problem

    I got a Rampage Xb recently broke it in but never tuned yet, I ended up flooding it and spark plug done so i went and got Ngk CMR7H, i took it home and tried to start it and was tons of compression in the pull cord, Before it was nice nd smooth, My current needle settings are 1/4 L and 1/2 H and...
  15. phreerider

    Humidity/ dry air on engine performance

    Hey i lived at sea level and HUMID most of the time but recent cold dry air has moved in . AND WOW the performance enhancement! i knew most engines are sensitive to moisture and elevation but wow what a difference. one day it was 90% hum. and the next day it was 45%, amazed how much more...
  16. A

    Using hpi baja wheels on rampage XB. Is it a good idea

    I was looking at buying the wheel hex for my XB. To upgrade to use hpi baja wheels on it. Is it a good idea???
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    My gear is shredded!?

    Hey guys just got my xb a few days ago broke it in treated it like a baby when i noticed yesterday at some points it would start jerking a bit thought nothing of it when i came around the corner from my house it wouldnt go anywhere if i gave it gas, turned off completely moved the buggy slowly...
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    Need to upgrade the XB-E

    I ran it this weekend and it went okay after I replaced the Pinion that came loose on the first run. I have a jump close to my house which is over 8 foot tall and with the Revo I can get more than 70 feet. I managed to get about 50 feet with the Rampage but some upgrades are required to get...
  19. phreerider

    RAMPAGE XB gonzo tow phreeride(video)

    check the LED action by KILLER RC ..voltmeter is must have! and damn cool beam action as well. a recent outing, RAMPAGE showin NO signs of fade. 10+ tanks of this so far somewhere around 100 miles i guess. Alloy hub set up is tight and maintenance flow is quick and easy. the hub teardown...
  20. A

    Steering Servo Rocker Saver

    Hi guys, I was driving my XB around the street today and I "bumped" the sidewalk. The speed was very low, no more than 10mph at most. The car didn't fly into bits and nothing broke off but the "steering servo rocker saver" had a problem: The bar that connects the two sides somehow popped...
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