Redcat Gen 8 - 5 Best and 5 Worst qualities - Bottom Line Reviews

Redcat Racing Gen 8 trail truck crawler with Scout body. Mods, portal axles and upgrades discussed with Hobbywing brushless, Reefs Servo and Flysky radio. Upgraded with brushless motor test and climbing review
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[@drunkskunk00]

I've been wheeling mine for 3 years now. It's old for an RC toy. Now the Gen 9 is out, with a better front axle, less overhang, and 2 speeds! ... But I love my Gen 8, even after 3 years. So instead I'm buying all the parts needed to bring my 8 up to Gen 9 specs, while keeping it's great long wheelbase and beautiful purple body. Gen 8 still rocks.

[@jbsrcs6273]

Always very informative! Have learned so much about RC from this channel. Thanks and keep it up!

[@nickrobinson6434]

Ordered the Axe edition. Thanks for the review!

[@josephmorelli3191]

You present some of the helpful, clear & professional videos I have seen. Thank you!

[@GazVanDyk]

I just bought the P.A.C.K. I’m looking forward to building it up my way. Thanks for the review.

[@NANNIRC]

Hi, I'm totally agree. In my Scout I've made a lot of modifications following also your suggestions and now I'm really happy. Ciao Nanni

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on. It's really cool to have the Gen 8 in the market. Understand it, mod it, appreciate it is our goal.

[@last_name3143]

Honestly the best RC thing I’ve ever bought. It has been through hell and back. Whole underside is scratched to oblivion and a few things needed some maintenance but otherwise still stock. I am absolutely astounded. Has done a 3s 15 minute straight run jumping down stairs down a hillside hike trail and tanked it like a beast. Cannot recommend highly enough

[@garethcopsey5260]

Thanks for the recap its nice to have a long term veiw of a truck. Still hovering between gen 8 and gmade komodo both similar price here in the UK. I mainly have crawlers but have been looking at the Wendigo from red cat,I'd love to see what you guys could do with one of those.

[@bhegg]

Smart of Redcat listening to feedback!

[@garyfreeman9]

I've made upgrades with my Gen8 and I am totally happy with it now. I will just buy the body from Gen8 Axe Edition and swap them out. I've installed the Axe Hobbywing 550 powerplant and it works amazing. Thank you for the video.

[@TOPRCBrasil]

Excellent video, a beautiful RC

[@gheorgheoltean4467]

A very good and informative video, like always!!! Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers from Spain!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks buddy. Good vibes for the Spanish crawlers out there!

[@gheorgheoltean4467]

@@RCReviewChannel thank you!

[@baardk2]

Great and honest video!

[@lennythedog6544]

I love your videos I’d really like to see more videos on the gen 8 axe.... maybe compared to others? A 5 best 5 worst?

[@joefranklin7345]

Great videos, Sir!!

[@beingre_bornbrb]

Me: Makes purchase then watches reviews Swear idk how I went from about getting axial 24 scale to this

[@scotishboy4203]

Great series

[@revhangzero4002]

I'm really hoping for one of these videos on the scx102 even though the 3 is out. Awesome videos! Loved the servo comparison series too!

[@drewsin86]

I have been watching this over and over. and hoping I making enough to get this for Christmas. hoping for that new v2 purple one. that's my color. I am buying get purple rims for it no matter what and if I don't get it I'm getting it shortly after. past month all I can think about is gen 8 or TRX 4 and the new purple scout has me sold right now. this year has been rough on all of us. but the hope of getting a small truck and the fun I have with my other cars and RC planes has helped get me through this year and your videos have been a much-needed learning aid. I think the only drawback to getting the gen 8 is that i is painted so well and I love painting so much. it is hard to paint a body better than that. I want to get a power wagon body for it but that purple is so lovely I might never run any other body. I hope to show you my purple truck when I'm done with it.

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

Love this bro!!

[@ErPirataRc]

Fantastic video and crawler redcat gen 8 my friend💪👍👍👍

[@RCPropaganda]

If you can just get the axe edition. In the long run you will spend less. You can upgrade to 550 can if you need. The other upgrades it comes with out the box are worth the extra 200 for sure.

[@mauriceprudhomme5296]

My biggest beef is the plastics durability. Not on par with Traxxas. If u set the steering epa, it will minimize the portal breakage. The panhard/steering needs some re-configuring but any upgrade choices are out there. Always enjoy your videos!

[@PassionHobbyRC]

💥💥💥Very interesting video. thanks 67👍

[@kyleturnbow3373]

Are you going to do a review of the Gen8 V2? Seems like they made quite a few changes to the V2

[@AL-ud2is]

seems fair, although you can't really compare the steep rock crawling ability to a trx sport which lets face it looks like crap and not very scale, would be fairer to compare to a trx defender or blazer you think ?

[@sjoormen1]

Trx sport look like crap until you start to use it. Then looks doesn't matter that much.

[@linh811]

@@sjoormen1 for a proper scale crawler looks do matter.... might as well crawl with no body ??

[@konkor9940]

Why would that be fairer? They are alot more expensive.

[@paulguerrero972]

This was my first Redcat, usually I stayed away from them like the plague. I bought it on a whim, and was blown away by how really good it is!!!! I would definitely buy Version 2.0 but after I finish putting together my Scx10-3

[@raulnietodiez7067]

Desde españa muy buen video y muy bien explicando muxas gracias 😂👍

[@levethane]

Wish the kit version had the fenders.

[@aymanmohamdy9625]

Can you make a comparison between it and the sandero and the gmade komodo

[@EpicSwedishFika]

It is funny that I just race tuned my Element Ecto but still my stock Gen 8, with just better tires and servo, beats the Ecto. It is mind boggling, and I cannot tell what it is that makes my Gen 8 perform like that.

[@javera01]

New to the the channel. Love the content you put out for the community. Me and my son are new to the rc crawlers as a hobby. We are looking at spending about $ 500.ea on crawlers. Everyone seems to have an opinion based on personal preference. I have to ask based off you personal knowledge and experience what would you say would be your top 3 crawlers to buy at that price point?

[@jrelpantera1982]

I’m new on this and planning to get the traxxas trx-4 bronco

[@dktommydekraai3801]

You know what have a good day

[@klpbaron]

Thank you

[@RCReviewChannel]

You're welcome

[@hadoukennumber13]

Looking to mount my painted polycarbonate body with magnets. What's the best glue to use? Thanks!

[@matthutch5919]

Thank you for the review greatly appreciated 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

My pleasure!

[@Molekulasti]

What is that car above your left shoulder? It's gorgeous.

[@GeezerGramps]

Just looking at the Gen 8 & the Defender there isn’t that much difference in the bodies. With the roof rack I would think the Defender would be the top heaviest of the two. BTW another great 5x5 hope the SCX10-3 is on your list for doing a 5x5

[@williamlindsey5324]

Another thing is the body Is the biggest and widest out of most crawlers it gets caught on a lot of things pushing in the bumpers and replacing the rock sliders helps but it doesn’t help the body getting Scratched on narrow places but it’s a beast I’m mostly stock other than Tires I got the deep woods best tires for all around It competes with most other tire companies wet terrain is there something else for performance wise on budget I’m really looking for performance wise like bump steer better stability and flex and more weight what would you recommend out of all the crawler guys I’m pretty low on the comp list

[@hometown_rc_crawler764]

Hello I just got a Redcat Gen 8 and I was wondering what radio you use this particular rc rock crawler.....Do you have to change out the reservoir when a different radio?

[@stpbasss3773]

What's a reservoir??? Did you mean reciever??

[@ztwntyn8]

Here we go. How is it compared to the trx4 in the last 5 vid.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Here we go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJfZpaODnbWUhZI

[@josephmorelli3191]

Can you recommend a set of tires fir my brand new AXE? Should I also get new wheels. I would like to improve the look as well as performance. Thanks!

[@comeandtakeit5709]

I put rc4wd Patagonia’s on my axe. They really bite and also look super scale.

[@lisminircstudio974]

the front portal axle gear break all the time, and the link arms for the front axle gets lose after a wile.

[@baconboy1421]

They fixed that on the v2

[@lisminircstudio974]

@@baconboy1421 on the upgrade gear last lot longer

[@mikepoteet1443]

How did you mod the bump on the under carriage?

[@Paul-wz1tm]

After 4 or 5 years my only break was a slider.

[@yws152]

There is just so many trucks I don’t know what to choose for my first truck!! I’m thinking an enduro.

[@99dedbuffoons17]

As much as I LOVE Team Associated (been into R.C.since the aluminum pans chassis pre stealth tranny RC10 days It's a rebadged chineseium turd never been ashamed of AE before in my life till NOW 😭

[@ryanmcmuffi6137]

I've got a v2 that out performs my buddies fully done up comp rigs all I did was pull the shock springs and added heavy beadlocks still rockin the iroks too

[@Wingman-ls4bs]

Francis after you take your truck on the water do you dry them after and put wd40? And do you take out the foam from the tires to dry off? Thx

[@RCReviewChannel]

What I do is I was it with water and dry it with a cloth and then a blower and then a compressor. For the tires, I drilled two matchstick sized holes on opposite ends of each tire and spin the tires with the motor until all the water is out. WD 40 is a good idea on all the metal moving parts.

[@justincase948]

Great info on this vid 👍👍 can I ask u , I’m looking for a good all around crawler what do u recommend ? I have been in this hobby for 30 years but never got into crawling ..

[@rcwreck-creation]

Surprised you didn’t use the poor suspension geometry (bump-steer & the bound-dive to the left) as a negative point? I always enjoy watching your videos anyways. Good, fair, honest points! 👍

[@tonysweet9137]

Yes I agree. In his first video on the gen 8 he hits on this but now not one mention of it. At first all his reviews were spot on, now I believe he is being kind. That front axle geometry is by far more serious then the Velcro on the body or any of the things mentioned here.

[@joedbz7146]

I know this comment is 2yrs old, but doesn't the relocation bracket for the panhard bar fix it

[@rcwreck-creation]

@@joedbz7146 Who makes it? Know of any videos on it?

[@joedbz7146]

@@rcwreck-creation bowhouse rc it's $15

[@joedbz7146]

@@rcwreck-creation I haven't used it so do not know if it works

[@MrRui33333]

hello,.. in your opinion between this redcat gen.8v2 and the axial base camp ,.. what will be the best base ??? much of its performance,..very smooth and good quality in general., or if there is a better or identical model in the same price range 400 to 450 euros,... thanks!

[@jamesmorrell2901]

I've addressed most of the shortcomings of the stock Gen8 as follows: 1. brand new axles, transmission, and transfer case from an AXE Edition purchased from ebay 2. Power HD 25kg coreless servo with metal gears 3. Redcat steel CV main driveshafts and aluminum transfer case driveshaft 4. Dual density foam for the stock tires 5. flat skid plate and battery tray from an AXE are on the way to me 6. Fly Sky GT-5 radio set is on the way The primary reason for the drive train upgrade is that I couldn't get the grub screws out of any of the driveshafts when I tried replacing the plastic driveshafts with the steel CV driveshafts. I actually bent a hardened steel hex wrench.

[@jamesmorrell2901]

The AXE skid plate and battery tray arrived today and I got them installed. Just waiting for the GT-5 radio to finish the upgrade.

[@stpbasss3773]

The trick you getting grub screws out is heat, use a little torch or something to get it up and it will come right out no matter how tight its is.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Man, I'm so torn on this thing. I'm looking for my first crawler to get into the Hobby, and I absolutely love the way this thing looks. Been doing research, and the more videos I watch, the more confused about it I am, LOL. Trx4 sport seems cool, I just hate the looks. I know that's superficial, but hey it matters. This thing sounds perfect, but it looks like it has a few inherent weaknesses when it comes to crawling. That's specifically what I want to do, so I guess I should look for something better at that. Then again, this thing is currently on sale for 269, and that seems like a fantastic price point. Next best thing is TRX4 Sport at 349, not sure it's worth an extra 80 bucks?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Looks are usually 60% of the decision, just like buying full-sized cars. Wait for our full review on this and you can make a wise choice. We'll also have a bunch of video to help this Axial perform very well.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@RCReviewChannel thank you for the response! It doesn't help that I'm big into classic trucks, so seeing the Scout body, and the TRX Blazer and Bronco bodies have me super excited, haha. These are all trucks that I would love to own in real life.

[@rcfreak2471]

I m waiting for the scx 10 II

[@RCReviewChannel]

You mean the version III. Looks exciting

[@rcfreak2471]

@@RCReviewChannel yes sorry

[@boostedKTM]

I can find the Traxxas remote and receiver brand new for the TRX 4 sport with the only one control knob would that be an upgrade to help the steering on this Redcat

[@coling6103]

Get an flysky there amazing i promise

[@stpbasss3773]

That's not how you help steering, you need to buy a good servo the transmitter isn't going to make it turn better. Also the stock trx4 sport transmitter you are talking about is worse that the stock redcat one.

[@icup7802]

Is the steering of this rc is aslo shaking like the trx4 does when full turn?

[@nicholasnguyen9989]

It does has a little bit of play in the full turn, but if you upgrade the servo horn to a better one, it should fix the problem mostly

[@davelopez5355]

You give Element enduro high praise, redcat gen8 axe edition or element sendero?

[@stpbasss3773]

The enduro is the sendero lmao

[@99dedbuffoons17]

Element Enduro is trash

[@Shopcat-gy8fh]

And my is so old it’s like 10 percent of it’s body is tookin off and I’m still using it

[@redline9778]

Seeing how I can get a brushless motor ESC and Servo probably for under $150 I'll just buy the base model and put those few components into it and why do I need a great radio it's not like I'm racing it and I'm going to be 50 yards away from my RC

[@redline9778]

And ps a motor/ecs is 89 dollars from dollar hobbys and the servo is 80 from reefs

[@ekimraric]

Can this run on a traxxas 3s lipo and the connector swapped to traxxas connector?

[@scottmulder5104]

I run a traxxas 3s with an adapter no problem

[@roblow8126]

👍

[@RogersMudRacing]

What 1/10 scale crawler should I get???

[@project11-u6n]

the scx10 ii is very good base crawler, but if you want best performance go with the traxxas trx4 sport

[@scotishboy4203]

Review the redcat Everest ten

[@RCReviewChannel]

We focus mostly on crawlers released in the last two years to make the best use of our limited resources.

[@scotishboy4203]

Great video it’s a decent crawler for the price

[@stpbasss3773]

@@scotishboy4203 nah not now there's so many new crawlers out at good prices. I had an Everest 10 and it's ok for a kid maybe but its nowhere near a scale crawler and it's very limited with upgrades. Same price you can get a gen7 which is a way better decision.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

If it offered a “teriffic value” then every issue about it is just reasonable and tolerable with in that “teriffic value” offered…. Buy $500 up worth of other brand or model and for sure there will always be an issue with whatever….😊

[@kotom]

where can buy the body you showed in video 7:05

[@nicholasnguyen9989]

It is their custom made body that they modified i think

[@RyanRKJ]

You say you don’t like the radio, and it comes with cheaper vehicles, but what is actually wrong with it?

[@LittleBigKid707b]

You cant modulate it. The stock radio is very bare bones.

[@razorblade7108]

I used it for the first ride just to try it out and then went with my fully programmable Absima CR4T Ultimate. It is not that bad actually and comes with a waterproof receiver. The controls are complex enough for a beginner, but I personally miss endpoint adjustment at least on the steering. It has dual-rate for the steering, throttle and steering trim and throttle and steering reverse. It's a bit difficult to drive slowly with it, but that also has to do with the ESC and motor. It needs quite a bit of throttle to start going and you can easily pull the throttle too far and have a rough start.

[@1970scout800]

Hello y'all

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

I don’t agree at all, I’ve smoked every single trx4 my built Gen8 has ever went up against. Most of my stock ones do the same as well but my built Gen 8 makes it look easy. I’m gonna come to Cali and proof it. I’ll bring 5 of my best Gen8’s and we’ll drum up a challenge!👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sounds good. What kind of body and tires do you use? It does sound like you're a better driver than the TRX4 folks you've encountered.

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

Stock tires with a stock set of foams on one. One came with a good set of foams and it was the only one like that I’ve gotten out of the ten I have. Love you folks reviews but will stand up for the Gen8. I don’t even drive my trx4 anymore, it is very capable but my Built badass just makes it happen. Love to crawl with you fellas sometime. Stay healthy stay strong

[@bradlycruse73]

KRAVEN KRAWL HOBBY I really like my Gen8 axe but when you say your built Gen8 what have you done to it? I’m thinking I need to go over the shocks for one cuz mine flops back and forth especially when side hilling. And the body is terrible for climbing up or down, it grabs onto everything. I think it could be a lot better without that scout body. Thoughts

[@bendover-yr4oq]

KRAVEN KRAWL HOBBY you can have my Axe my trx4 walks all over it that thing but then again my trx4 is built!!! That element enduro my buddy has makes me and that gen 8 look even more dumb!!! The gen 8 is a great trail rig but you can clame it’s the best because it’s just not!!

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

Brad Cruse just full metal upgrade, weighs a ton, chopped my back half down 2 1/4” which changes everything about it. Truly amazing how well it does and weighs more than any crawler I own, weighs more than 2 in some cases. I smoke my Axe Editions with my OG, she is a true champ brother. But I have noticed a few things about the Axe that bothers me.

[@masynmachien]

To bad they sell the chassis pre-assembled, taking out the most of the building fun.

[@tiduspernicano5852]

The gen 8 has actually dropped down to $269.99

[@RCReviewChannel]

That would be cool. Looks like the big retailers though are selling at $299. Maybe someone has a pandemic sale going on.

[@tiduspernicano5852]

@@RCReviewChannel Lol I've seen it for 269.99 in a few different places

[@manwith1hair]

Redcat has it listed at $270 on their own website. The PACK is also going for $150, but not sure for how long.

[@maccam26]

The v2 is on sale for $254.99

[@scubasteve7191]

Chino!

[@Shopcat-gy8fh]

Idc about gen 9 I have had my gen 8 for 6 years and I just had to fix it

[@ztwntyn8]

I already commented but do t see it. Anyway, what will happen is all the sudden redcat is selling $500+ units because they got you hooked on the

[@baeschler]

$269 now on Redcat's website.

[@slomango7927]

Yep about to pull the trigger on one

[@UNCHARTEDANGLING]

now their like 700 bucks

[@jlp-mtb1391]

I sold my Gen 8 Scout II because I didn’t like the steering radius. 👎🏼

[@levethane]

It's better than most crawlers except Traxxas.

[@mikesai8561]

Just got my Blue one from Redcat fro $169.00 no tax.

[@RCReviewChannel]

$269 on sale is what I see right now.

[@stpbasss3773]

Yah bullshit lol more like 269

[@mr.sinister1279]

5 bad things bout the redcat Gen 8 is 1-it’s a redcat 2- it’s a redcat 3- it’s a redcat 4- it’s a redcat 5- it’s a redca 5 good things bout the redcat Gen 8 is 1- nvr bought it 2- nvr bought it 3- nvr bought it 4- nvr bought it 5- nvr bought it

[@comeandtakeit5709]

You are missing out then mr. sinister. Sounds like you are lacking gobs of common sense.

[@mr.sinister1279]

@@comeandtakeit5709 aaahhh no I have 5 redcats vehicles and all are mediocre!! Customer service sux!! I’ll nvr buy any redcat anything!!

[@Shinra2944]

@@mr.sinister1279 then why buy a redcat?

[@mr.sinister1279]

@@Shinra2944 name one?