My Rampage XT comes in 2 days, quick help please!

[newls1]

I saw the post on this forum that had a link to the fuel calculator, so mixing the fuel now wont be an issue. My question is this: which 2 cycle oil do you recommend that I can pickup at home depot/walmart/ ace ..... etc? Appreciate any feedback, THANKS!

 

[designed2survive]

@newls1

Quick Silver 2 cycle oil at Walmart.
You can also get it at advance auto parts.

 

[newls1]

perfect.. THANK YOU!!

 

[designed2survive]

perfect.. THANK YOU!!

@newls1 The first thing to get is a kill switch if you haven't already.

I would also replace the servos.

 

[newls1]

What do you mean? IS there not a way to shut truck off?? YOu tell me what I need to purchase and ill buy it.

 

[designed2survive]

@newls1

A kill switch is a must before running your truck. Sometimes your electronic may fail, or the throttle servo stays stuck wide open resulting in a runaway truck that can hit something or worse someone resulting in costly repairs and or hospital bills. It will allow you to remotely cut off the engine or will cut off the engine on its own and apply brake (if setup that way) when there is a glitch or lack of communication between your radio and truck.

The one I use is the KillerRC kill switch.

Another upgrade (highly recommended if you ask me) is to get an aluminum transmission plate. Check @Ol' fart 7075rc website for aluminum parts for the redcat X series vehicle (XB, XT, Chimera, XR)

While you wait, get acquainted with how to tune a 1/5 scale RC engine (2 stroke).

 

[designed2survive]

@newls1

I see you asked a question regarding where to get an aftermarket tuned exhaust in different thread.

Click and bookmark DDM site. You will find most of the parts for 1/5th scale there.

For the sound of the jetpro pipe, search YouTube for jetpro redcat.

 

[newls1]

@newls1

A kill switch is a must before running your truck. Sometimes your electronic may fail, or the throttle servo stays stuck wide open resulting in a runaway truck that can hit something or worse someone resulting in costly repairs and or hospital bills. It will allow you to remotely cut off the engine or will cut off the engine on its own and apply brake (if setup that way) when there is a glitch or lack of communication between your radio and truck.

The one I use is the KillerRC kill switch.

Another upgrade (highly recommended if you ask me) is to get an aluminum transmission plate. Check @Ol' fart 7075rc website for aluminum parts for the redcat X series vehicle (XB, XT, Chimera, XR)

While you wait, get acquainted with how to tune a 1/5 scale RC engine (2 stroke).

What tuning is needed? I've had 10+ Nitro trucks in the past and HATED TUNING those carbs... always was a PITA for me.. I purposely bought "GAS" this time around as I was told carb tuning isnt needed.. Whats your input on it?

 

[designed2survive]

@newls1

What tuning is needed? I've had 10+ Nitro trucks in the past and HATED TUNING those carbs... always was a PITA for me.. I purposely bought "GAS" this time around as I was told carb tuning isnt needed.. Whats your input on it?

You still need to tune your carb on a 1/5th scale engine. It's easy though but still needs to be properly done. I suggest you do a search on YouTube for how to tune your Baja 5B on top of the video below then ask any clarifying questions you may have.

 

[newls1]

thanks for that video... helped alot!

 

[Brimor]

Hi, I just got my rampage xt about 2 month ago now. Didn't know much about them either. Definitely want the killer rc kill switch, and jetpro pipe. First things I ordered and put on before I even started it. Lots of good parts at DDM online.

 

[designed2survive]

Hi, I just got my rampage xt about 2 month ago now. Didn't know much about them either. Definitely want the killer rc kill switch, and jetpro pipe. First things I ordered and put on before I even started it. Lots of good parts at DDM online.

+1 Can't stress enough about the kill switch.

 

[newls1]

Hi, I just got my rampage xt about 2 month ago now. Didn't know much about them either. Definitely want the killer rc kill switch, and jetpro pipe. First things I ordered and put on before I even started it. Lots of good parts at DDM online.

any chance you can link me to the pipe you are recommending me and the kill switch... ill buy them now, thank you

 

[designed2survive]

any chance you can link me to the pipe you are recommending me and the kill switch... ill buy them now, thank you

A- In general (Redcat vehicles wise):

1- For most 1/5th scale parts, bookmark this website (DDM)
2- For your aluminum parts:
a- 7075RC or
b- Rampageshop

B- For the kill switch Killer Rc "Super Bee" Kill switch $59.99

C- For your aluminum transmission plate you can go with:

1- Redcat



2- or 7075RC




D- For your pipe here are your options:

1- Jetpro Redcat XT/XB Side exhaust pipe $179

2- Jetpro Redcat XT/XB rear exhaust pipe $179

 

[newls1]

awesome thanks!

 

[Wayne]

awesome thanks!

If you get the gear plate from Redcat get the one for the MT it has larger bearings the 7075 plate is the best, it has the larger bearings and a extra bearing on the back side.

 

[designed2survive]

If you get the gear plate from Redcat get the one for the MT it has larger bearings the 7075 plate is the best, it has the larger bearings and a extra bearing on the back side.

Perso I went with the 7075RC one.

 

[newls1]

A- In general (Redcat vehicles wise):

1- For most 1/5th scale parts, bookmark this website (DDM)
2- For your aluminum parts:
a- 7075RC or
b- Rampageshop

B- For the kill switch Killer Rc "Super Bee" Kill switch $59.99

C- For your aluminum transmission plate you can go with:

1- Redcat

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2- or 7075RC

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D- For your pipe here are your options:

1- Jetpro Redcat XT/XB Side exhaust pipe $179

2- Jetpro Redcat XT/XB rear exhaust pipe $179

What does the transmission plate do? In other words im just wondering what benefit I get from it? Thanks