5 Best Upgrades And Mods For The Redcat Ascent Lcg: Can We Make This $299 Rtr Handle Comp Lines?

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Published 2023-10-16
5 best upgrades for the Redcat Ascent RTR Low CG belly dragger crawler - Redcat Racing Ascent rtr rc crawler reviewed and underdrive and weaknesses, mods
1/10 scale Redcat Ascent - www.redcatracing.com/collections/rc-rock-crawlers-…
Redcat Ascent Blue - alnk.to/goZkwQn
Redcat Ascent Red - alnk.to/4MzjN1e
Buy the mini 1/18 Ascent here for $99.99 - www.redcatracing.com/products/redcat-ascent-18-cra…

Upgrades:
1. Hobbywing 1080 ESC -alnk.to/fSf4IlF
Hobbywing 1080 and 540 motor combo - alnk.to/esV0RPR
Hobbywing Fusion SE brushless motor/esc - alnk.to/7X2YzFl
Hobbywing Fusion Pro brushless motor/esc

2. Proline Hyrax tires - alnk.to/7qiHDex
Proline Dual Stage Foam - alnk.to/cSGc2xc
Team Ottsix Halo dual stage foam -
Boom Racing wheels - www.asiatees.com/display?Miscellaneous-All-Parts-H…
Boom Racing brass ring - Boomracing beadlock ring - www.asiatees.com/display?Miscellaneous-All-Parts-H…
Vanquish beadlock wheels - alnk.to/7qiHDhE
Vanquish brass ring - alnk.to/9xhNp51

3. Hobbywing brushed motor - alnk.to/9IcynUr
Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport - alnk.to/cSGc2Bs
Hobbywing Fusion SE motor/esc - alnk.to/7X2YzFl

4. Losi Mini T Spring - alnk.to/6bToLC7

5. Reefs Servo options at Amain - alnk.to/cwQG50r
Brass options for Redcat Gen9 axlesalnk.to/gKORCBL
Gens Ace 1300mah 3s battery -
All Comments (21)
  • @RCReviewChannel
    As the big brands rehash their crawlers with the 10th or the 15th body or tire variation, it is refreshing to see a company offer a product that targets what the market is looking for. And they charge a lot less money than the others do. I only hope that they made enough supply the demand for this release.
  • @nicolaemates
    Awesome news about this Redcat. BTW, FYI, and others interested. I successfully removed 3 sets of glued tires (Traxxas TRX4 Canyon) using a heat gun.
  • @928RENTALS
    adding the 20% underdrive was also free and super helpful!
  • @stlrider4714
    We bought the Red one. We are putting in the Hobbywing SE (may swap in the pro, we'll see), brass Gen 9 carriers, brass wheels, and jconcepts tires..my 10 y/o daughter will be looking to be competitive with her new Redcat Ascent..her Gen 9 has brought home a few trophies, so she's looking to be a contender again!! Her Modo, "Send IT like a Beast and Drive Like a Girl!!"
  • @madanotsob
    My 10 year old daughter wants a crawler. Knowing that she might not be into it long term the cost of the rig is important. I'm getting her the blue one and doing your upgrades. I'll happily drive it if she doesn't want it.
  • @RickyD1968
    Looks like an Awesome crawler for little money !!! Good Job Redcat !!!!
  • @vincevargas7892
    Excellent video of this rig. I'm getting one for sure. Was torn between what body I wanted. But sold on the Blue after watching your videos
  • @Toaster808
    Great seeing you at Scale Challenge this past weekend.
  • @OGPAPERBOY77
    Just ordered the Red one on Amazon it was sold out everywhere else. Thank you Francis!
  • @alvintarrer6914
    Good stuff,keep up the good work,injoyed it 👍☕️☕️✌️
  • @josephperito4015
    I think the best Motor swap would be that Hobbywing Fusion SE 1800 or 1200kv 2 in 1 esc motor as it's not bad and it can allow the battery to move up to that front plate.
  • @vincevargas7892
    What's cool about your review is that you have experience with higher end belly draggers and can set up the Ascent to perform. Most other reviews don't give it the proper add ons & just think that's it when it comes out of the box. If it had badass electronics & wheels the price point would be much higher.
  • @guest6423
    Great info, Francis! I do like these trucks, but probably wouldn't get one unless they do a straight-axle version. I just do not like portals... unless the truck is a Unimog. And I don't know if you've said so, but the bodies look to be based on Datsun 520 and 521 models.