FIRST DRIVE! Redcat Ascent Fusion! The BEST just got BETTER!

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First drive of the brand new Redcat Ascent Fusion.
You take the normal Redcat Ascent 1:10 crawler - which has already been a proven performer...and give it the "factory upgraded" route. Add brass up front, carbon fiber chassis, bed-delete, Hobbywing brushless fusion motor, plus some other revisions = one of the BEST crawlers you can purchase.
See more about it on the Redcat website, here: www.redcatracing.com/?ref=faS...
Or via AMain Hobbies: alnk.to/4BFzfHe
Video timeline:
0:00 Ascent Fusion
0:56 Changes
3:24 Test Drive
12:57 Review
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 100
@BangForYourBuckRc
@BangForYourBuckRc Місяць тому
RedCat has been stealing my heart and now they’re gonna get my money too! Uhhh Boy! 😝💯 Wow man , this thing just ate your course! 🥴😂Superbly done Troy!😄
@jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581
@jjfordingpoursoulstudios8581 Місяць тому
I think I've watched just about every video/test you've done on your crawler course, and that thing laughed at it like it was a joke. I'm sold. RedcatRacing is killin it!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes! I was really surprised! Just drove all over it!
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub Місяць тому
Redcat is going crazy right now!
@theworldsokayestmichigande851
@theworldsokayestmichigande851 Місяць тому
They're proving a point, loud and clear.
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub Місяць тому
And I’m here for it! I love the Ascent18 and this one is in the mail!
@thomasblair7996
@thomasblair7996 Місяць тому
Blown away, has got to be a top contender in the crawling industry soon as possible there will be one on order
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes! The best just got better!
@ptyatas4380
@ptyatas4380 Місяць тому
Redcat is straight Killin it!! 🔥🔥🔥
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes they are!
@stlrider4714
@stlrider4714 Місяць тому
Hell Yes!! REDCAT Just killing it!! AWESOME review Troy!!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thank you!
@stlrider4714
@stlrider4714 Місяць тому
@RoadsideRC absolutely brother!! Did you see any pics from our 2024 Night Crawl. Something like 250+ trucks running Elphant Rocks State Park at night..whole park lit by our tiny trucks...
@basherz_den
@basherz_den Місяць тому
😂😂😂 Troy.. hilarious at 6:59 .. just standing there puzzled.. lol.. was just a comical moment.. great video man!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thanks! It really surprised me! I never had a RTR that was soo good!
@basherz_den
@basherz_den Місяць тому
@RoadsideRC yeah that thing is impressive.. I should have one on the way very soon.. my plan is to just leave it alone and just drive it box stock.. lol.. take care man.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
@basherz_den I'm excited about trying it at some local events. Stock truck, $399 - vs other folks $2000 trucks...
@RichD
@RichD Місяць тому
That ate the wall. Impressive! Great video sir.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thanks Senor RichD.
@vincevargas7892
@vincevargas7892 Місяць тому
Redcat going crazy. I'm getting one for sure. Glad I waited. Thanks Troy for the awesome video 👍
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the truck!
@shanedougherty1978
@shanedougherty1978 Місяць тому
Best rtr crawler ever, period. This thing is dope. Great video as always. Can't wait to see what ya do besides real beadlocks.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yep! 100%!!!
@SleekHobbies88
@SleekHobbies88 Місяць тому
Definitely ordering next month I will use you link, the Glade you did the review on it heck ya.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thank you! I really appreciate you!
@NathanStorer-RC
@NathanStorer-RC Місяць тому
That awkward moment when you realize the upgrade you need now is to your course, not the truck lol. Maybe you can add an active water feature with a hose or something? This is going to be a good year for Redcat. I like the direction they're going, with more effort being put into initial design, durability and future upgradeability.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Ha! Yes! I need some new obstacles....off to the garage!
@BANTAM53
@BANTAM53 Місяць тому
Redcat has stepped there game up forsure! Never bothered looking at Redcats until the Ascents. Ended up buying 3 of the 1/18th scales and the very next day the Fusion Ascent.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Nice! Hope you like them all!
@SPAMurai671
@SPAMurai671 Місяць тому
Great video! 🔥🔥🔥
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Thanks 🔥
@mikeeklund18
@mikeeklund18 Місяць тому
redcat was sitting in the board room with an og plan,thinking 3 moves ahead of everyone else.love my ascent!!!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
You got that right! Would love to hear more on the behind the scenes of the truck!
@itzdeerezboii
@itzdeerezboii Місяць тому
THEY LISTEN TO THEIR CONSUMERS!!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes they do!
@DavidFernandez-sc5ws
@DavidFernandez-sc5ws Місяць тому
Wheel, tires, and a radio. Which the radio isn’t necessary but I like using my own. You have a beast of a machine
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
I agree 100%! I have swapped over to some Treal beadlocks already. I do like the stock tires, but of course folks need to use what works on their local terrain.
@snakehips12345
@snakehips12345 Місяць тому
“Usually this is the point were I’m finding the issues and I’m planning like what I’m going to to the truck next and uh it probably needs this upgrade and I should probably move this weight here and I should probably…………hmmph…. I, I think you just buy the truck.” Pure gold.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
:) Thank you!
@riffraffsrc
@riffraffsrc Місяць тому
Great video brother!, looks pretty darn good otb, I'd put some metal wheels with hyrax or landmines on them and call it a day! It would be pretty near perfect for me! Redcat knocked it out of the park again with this one! 💯🤜🤛
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Agree 100%! For me, the stock tires are surprisingly good in my area, so metal wheels alone works for me.
@riffraffsrc
@riffraffsrc Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC I've seen that most people say the new compound is even better than the standard Ascent, much stickier! 😊
@Jerroldbubbataylor
@Jerroldbubbataylor Місяць тому
Another awesome video thanks for the review. Looks like there is going to be another redcat in my collection. Was going to upgrade my ascent but I think I will at this one as well, the only thing I could say about it is metal gears maybe didn't see anything on that
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
The only plastic gears in the whole system are the transmission gears - but I have not heard of anyone stripping them. They are pretty beefy.
@Jerroldbubbataylor
@Jerroldbubbataylor Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC I haven't stripped mine yet but it might be a nice upgrade something that redcat could possibly do later in time
@mika_models
@mika_models Місяць тому
Looks like it’s unstoppable. WAU!
@kirbyjeffery4773
@kirbyjeffery4773 Місяць тому
Yes sir !!!! That's an awesome rig it's now on my to buy list !! I have a birthday coming up in June just staying lol
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Would make a great birthday gift! :)
@kirbyjeffery4773
@kirbyjeffery4773 Місяць тому
Yes sir it would be amazing !! Lol
@lixnnibblez3193
@lixnnibblez3193 Місяць тому
I suddenly have 4 SCX24s for sale !!! 🤣
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
That sounds like a solid plan to me!
@GarryCox-tx5mw
@GarryCox-tx5mw Місяць тому
It makes me wonder if there is a brushless ascent 18 on the way
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
That would be fun!
@AgeOrmstad
@AgeOrmstad Місяць тому
Hehe 😂nice Redcat😋🤙
@bjrnarrosseland9012
@bjrnarrosseland9012 Місяць тому
This is awsome! But I kinda like the red body. Will it fit this?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes! It will mount right up! They include all of the standard body mounts in the box.
@SWZGAMING.
@SWZGAMING. Місяць тому
Can the HobbyWing 1800kv Fusion Brushless FOC System run a nimh battery?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
I assume so - honestly, never tried. Lipo is just so much better.
@SWZGAMING.
@SWZGAMING. Місяць тому
What type of lipo do you use on the redcat ascent?
@Solo-my6yx
@Solo-my6yx Місяць тому
Since they are at the same price point would you recommend this Ascent Fusion or the FMS fcx10 k5?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
That is two very different vehicles. This Ascent Fusion is performance oriented while the FMS is scale-looks oriented. I personally would rather have good performance vs looks.
@DJArkum69
@DJArkum69 Місяць тому
This things eats EVERYTHING alive. Redcat has created the Best, value for dollar, RTR on the market. I wonder what FMS does to compete. I don't see Axial or Traxxas even trying. The ONLY thing it needs are some brass beadlocks and it's done.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes - they did a GREAT job on this truck. That is for sure. I am thinking about picking up the Vanquish Stance. That and the Ecto are both great crawlers as well.
@DJArkum69
@DJArkum69 Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC I was just doing the in head comparison to an Ecto.
@mika_models
@mika_models Місяць тому
What’s the weight distribution of Fusion ?
@philthyco1
@philthyco1 Місяць тому
60-40
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Mine is at 60/40
@artsol8125
@artsol8125 Місяць тому
Needs a power wagon body!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
They provide standard body posts, so any body will work!
@verpine3534
@verpine3534 Місяць тому
This new offering from Redcat is the closest thing to out-of-the-box RTC (Ready-To-Comp) that I've ever seen.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
You got that right!
@Andy_Yates
@Andy_Yates Місяць тому
All those people that bought the first release 5 or 6 months ago and spent on upgrades are probably feeling great about this. Maybe Redcat will give those buyers a break on all these parts 😂. It looks like the shocks are still mounted to the top of the axle and the front upper link is mounted on the wrong side for correct geometry with the panhard. Why are the shock towers bolted on instead of just being a single piece with the chassis?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
That is all part of the RC game. There is always a new truck right around the corner... The suspension is all stock geometry on purpose - just like the bolted-on shock towers. The Redcat engineer said that was on purpose so other aftermarket parts would still work on this truck.
@Andy_Yates
@Andy_Yates Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC yeah backward compatibility makes sense. I'm sure I'm just salty about some of their design decisions. I won't be buying their crawlers anytime soon. The RDS has a couple fans at my local track though
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
@@Andy_Yates You have to make the choice that is right for you. I don't quite see why you are salty - but that is OK. All just fun with toys!
@mitchmorales7537
@mitchmorales7537 Місяць тому
I'm so pissed off. Had I known 10 days ago . I bought the red 10 days ago. A fusion sc brass front portals brass wheel hex.. I'm well over 399 .. I'm pissed
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Bad luck on the timing for sure!
@annasoming
@annasoming Місяць тому
what have you heard about this fusion? is it really their 1800kv SE or is it different? i.e. a 'lite' version kinda like what some software is; though it has same name, it just doesn't have same options or manufacturing quality because i'm weary of what compromises were done to get this seemingly low price (to which I have a whole other theory on based on info spoken and omitted from redcat). i haven't seen anything yet that doesn't have a con so i'm wondering on what did the shoe fall on.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
So far, the performance is great. I have not seen any difference in performance vs the Fusion SE. What I was told, is that some of the tuning features were removed - example: it only is at 7.4V BEC. I need to plug my Hobbywing programmer into it and see what it let's me do.
@philthyco1
@philthyco1 Місяць тому
She/it is trolling every video trying to find reasons to hate on this rig..Not sure why lol
@annasoming
@annasoming Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC ya. It's interesting to hear of either it is a new version of this motor or it's their motor but cheaper because they didn't add programming to it. Sorta like the 'lite' you get with phone apps
@ShaneMikula
@ShaneMikula Місяць тому
@@annasoming This is a new version of the motor made for OEMs who want to offer a Fusion style motor and it is not something that Hobbywing offers to general consumers, which is called the Fusion RTR. The only differences with the Fusion RTR vs. the Fusion SE is that you can't change the BEC voltage output. On the SE you can switch between 6V and 7.4V, but the Ascent Fusion's Fusion RTR is set to a permanent 7.4V. All of the other programming is available on the Fusion RTR if you get the Hobbywing brushless tuner separately, although the settings out of the box are well-tuned for the vehicle so it will be unnecessary for most users.
@annasoming
@annasoming Місяць тому
@@ShaneMikulagreat piece of info. why? because what if you want to add more powerful servo, some lights, rear steer? you'll need that info. Any idea if you can add an external bec and disable the esc one in this case? But you're also correct in that many RTR buyers won't be fiddling with things like that, especially if they are novice. Thanks for the engagement
@RCscale101
@RCscale101 Місяць тому
I didnt want to like it... but I love it... oh no..
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
It really is good! AND a good value!
@fuse557
@fuse557 Місяць тому
$100 more dollars and just buy a VRD Stance.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Not sure it would be any better - but I have one in my cart...so I might just get to see!
@fuse557
@fuse557 Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRC love to see a video side by side
@annasoming
@annasoming Місяць тому
can do even better. plenty of carbon chassis for below 100$, plus a cheaper fusion, cheap straight links, soa, decent shocks, just put your own rig together.. its going to come out either cheaper or at same price with better geometry. vrd has some really good engineering behind it and you pay for that plus all its flexibility with diff mounting options with very little compromised compared to any rtr
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
@@annasoming You are going to do all of that for less than $399!?!? I am curious to see the parts list.
@philthyco1
@philthyco1 Місяць тому
This person is just a troll..Every comment on every vid she/it is hating​@@RoadsideRC
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub Місяць тому
man, plastic beadlocks?? Just go the extra inch for metal!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
I imagine they were trying to keep that $399 price point!
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub Місяць тому
@@RoadsideRCI agree but the extra $20 would have been worth it
@philthyco1
@philthyco1 Місяць тому
Always the few haters
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub Місяць тому
I’m not hating at all, I just wish they would have completed it since they went so far in all other areas lol
@philthyco1
@philthyco1 Місяць тому
@@MrCveedub looking for a reason to complain in a sea full of positives kind of feels like hating to me..but I understand
@billyb5057
@billyb5057 Місяць тому
its good the makers learn that it can made better *🥸full view😎Au🦘🦘👍like☑*
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Yes! The community modified the truck, they watched, then created EXACTLY what we would want!
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