Project Build Kickoff: Redcat Gen8 Scout II RTR - Unbox + Upgrades

We're getting ready to load up the Redcat Gen8 Internatonal Scout II for even better trail performance, follow along as we take a look at the upgrades. Like, subscribe and hit the bell to follow this build!
Learn more about the Gen8 here: www.redcatraci...
Option parts shown:
Steel Splined Center CV Drive Shaft (Front & Rear) www.redcatraci...
CNC Steel Gear Set www.redcatraci...
Aluminum Transfer Case Housing Set www.redcatraci...
Aluminum Transmission Case Housing Set and Gear Cover www.redcatraci...
Aluminum Center Skid Plate www.redcatraci...
Chromoly Front L/R Axle Shafts with Chromaly CNC Top Portal Gears www.redcatraci...
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[@rcdabbler]

That aluminum skid plate is the only hop up I would suggest Gen8 owners to avoid, unless they only go trailing, and zero crawling. Otherwise, the aluminum will increase resistance as it goes over rocks. Weight in the skid would be fine, but plastic slides way better. Redcat also just released a new skid with no hump.

[@bwells2710]

What a great video.. I just ordered a Gen 8 and have pretty much the exact same hop ups coming from Redcat.. thank you so much as I'll be studying this video!

[@edgardowong5935]

But it does take a 3s lipo I read the manual and run one too.

[@jamesburba1995]

Thanks Pete !

[@finey5000]

This is a really great video! Thank you.

[@rccrawlerextreme]

Very good upgrade video

[@jimmyleekwokyong]

Very good review and upgrade video

[@lotusrc9255]

If the portals help with torque twist I’d hate to see this truck without them. My truck actually hops off the ground on a hard takeoff or if I try to throttle out of something

[@leonardojereissati3590]

The ESC runs in 2S or 3S LIPO according to the manual.

[@AirAgeMedia1]

The warning tag that was attached to the speed control said 7.2v NiMH and 7.4v LiPo only.

[@razorblade7108]

The manual of the ESC comes with a notice that with 12T and more you should run 2S and with 30T and more you can run 3S.

[@Weemanfaescotland]

Hello friend 🙂
I would just like to say,
I'm just getting in to RC crawlering
I'm thinking of getting a redcat gen8 scout2 Axe edition, but because of Covid19 lockdown here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in the UK 🇬🇧 can't ship at the moment,
I've been looking at all the you tube videos about redcat gen8 scout2 Axe edition & tips, upgrades
Then seen your video,
Your camera work in brilliant voom in clear, and voses ease to licen to,
Please keep up the good work mate for all us beginners, I'm going to look at your video playlist to see if you have videos on the redcat gen8 scout2 Axe edition 👍
,. Kind regards
James
Fae
Hamilton
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 👍

[@michaelrajca6043]

is there a 2 sped transmission avaliable for the gen 8 scout?

[@zoltanfarkas3880]

i run mine on 3 cell . no problems

[@manymoe1504]

Is it possible to add snow tracks to the gen 8?

[@danheckman8265]

Run on 3s no issues

[@tjlqk3]

I think your knife is a bit dull

[@whirlymurley3974]

said 3s on the box, i run 3s on the scout 2

[@wiccanfpv]

Your wrong this is rated 3s

[@razorblade7108]

3S, but with a higher turn motor. With less than 30T it is rated for 2S.