The Redcat Racing Ascent 18 Changes Everything

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In this video I run and review the brand new Redcat Racing Ascent 18! This is Redcat's first mini crawler, but it's evident they had done their homework. The Ascent 18 includes many of the performance focused features like it's big brother, the 1/10 Everest Ascent, including portal axles, oil filled shocks, and bearings throughout. The Ascent 18 is affordably priced at under $120, making this RTR an attractive offering for anyone looking for their first, or next mini crawler.
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Timestamps
Crawling montage: 0:51
First impressions and key features: 2:55
Size comparisons: 5:44
Performance tests: 7:24
Indoor course runs: 8:35
Rock crawling: 14:06
Final thoughts: 21:33

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@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

Timestamps Crawling montage: 0:51 First impressions and key features: 2:55 Size comparisons: 5:44 Performance tests: 7:24 Indoor course runs: 8:35 Rock crawling: 14:06 Final thoughts: 21:33

@CrawlSD 3 месяца назад

Ordered my Red one 30 min ago to match my 10th scale Ascent! If you want to donate the extra accessories you dont use on your demo rig, I'll put them to good use!😅

@ENGIEBENJY 3 месяца назад

Checkers or wreckers bit got me haha @13.13

@OutdoorMackie 3 месяца назад

I just ordered mine! They look so goood and capable!

@stlzjguy 3 месяца назад

Love watching your videos. My house just caught fire sat and I lost all of my crawlers and drones. But your content gives me hope and looking forward to one day be able to have some cool crawlers

@millzthrillzmtb2679 3 месяца назад

Very sorry to hear that and best of luck, it wasn’t a lipo that started it was it ? 🫣

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

So sorry to hear that!

@StreetBikeIke 3 месяца назад

That comment took an unexpected turn ngl but best of luck to you. That really sucks

@stlzjguy 3 месяца назад

Yea it was a lipo. If anyone has any crawlers they wanna donate it would mean so much to me and I would appreciate it so much

@joshread3740 15 дней назад

@@stlzjguy Wait wouldn't your homeowners insurance cover that?

@VS666 3 месяца назад

huge congratz on 100k!!! i think i've been here since like 12k... my subscriber list was spammed with everyone dropping this review at once but I had to watch yours, you're the mini crawler king! this thing is adorable. i never got around to getting an Ascent but I may have to get the little guy as well when I do get around to it. even at $119 this thing looks REALLY capable, oil shocks...portals, LCG chassis, big battery...looks like a winner!

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@outcastrc8052 3 месяца назад

Ordered my blue one a few hours ago! Thanks for the detailed review to confirm that I made the right choice to add this rig to the stable. Looking forward to the upgrade video to assist me in considering what needs to be added in the immediate term. THX

@ericfaley9019 3 месяца назад

I ordered one the day I received the email from RedCat. Just received my notification it shipped today Friday March 8th. I’ve extremely happy with my Marksman T8.

@Jerven88 3 месяца назад

Thanks for yet another nice video, really enjoy watching them. Red and Blue Ascent 18's ordered 🙂

@driven_by_rc 3 месяца назад

I’m in love! Those wheels and that color look so good! Get me some injora stamped steel white wheels like that and some brass for them and some good tires maybe some brass up front and see how it performs!

@greggrube2948 3 месяца назад

Awesome video Adam 😁 . Just ordered the red one an hour ago, can't wait to put it through its paces. Gotta put some beadlocks on it!

@trininuyawka 3 месяца назад

Love the supercut to the music to start! Until that first ad came in and interrupted it. LOL Great stuff as always!

@raymondwendt6205 3 месяца назад

Ordered a red one already. Can't wait.

@OutdoorMackie 3 месяца назад

I just ordered mine 10 mins ago! They look very capable and fun!

@jonathanmcdonald5411 3 месяца назад

Great vid! Pretty impressive for an RTR. The price is nice too. A good set of tires and some weight down low and that's gonna be a tough rig to beat.

@xelasoccer 3 месяца назад

So cool! They have under/overdrive gears for the portals available but it looks like everything else is just stronger gears with the same tooth count. Would love to see a Furitek Cedar motor in this and some lower gears.

@Isuzu_Paul 3 месяца назад

Just grabbed 2, I'm wondering if there are going to be any body options from injora. I would love to know if putting an ir40 on this chassis would work.

@RCplamodel 3 месяца назад

You've Got to be loving this truck. New spots are always fun 🙏😎✝☮

@DennisH22A 3 месяца назад

got 2 of these, cant beat the $100 WITH portal axles. Waiting on more aftermarket for them, kids love them too

@Shane.of.all.trades 3 месяца назад

Just ordered mine. My buddy brought his over and i loved it. He also has an EVO Pro but the servo went out and its broken a driveshaft on it. We ready this beat this guy up and i bet we push 3 or 4 hours of crawling on it and battery never died and we kept being blown away at what it could do.

@Friskee62 3 месяца назад

I purchased one about an hour ago...pumped to get this rig in my hands.

@Friskee62 3 месяца назад

What do you think would be the best tires? I only run on home made indoor courses. We have real rocks and of course, the usual plaster cloth over junk. I just installed the MB 100 ESC. Thanx...

@MN_XJ_Mike 3 месяца назад

Well then. Looks like another one for the collection… awesome job Redcat!

@matthewcopeland4441 3 месяца назад

Great video! Some good editing shots and timing, well done. I see it struggled some-but being a box stock truck did pretty impressive!

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

Impressive for $99! And thanks!

@JUSTTRYITDIY 3 месяца назад

excited to see what you can do to make this even more capable

@karoodroner.7631 3 месяца назад

Very nice editing at the running part🥳

@donfitz69 3 месяца назад

You make fantastic content. Damn that truck looks amazing.

@nickhathaway4617 3 месяца назад

It needs 1.3 heavy injora rims and tires would make a huge difference plus with some of their upgrades I think it will be pretty badass

@Casitascrawlers 3 месяца назад

With the right tires & metal beadlocks that would help a lot but it needs low gears or a brushless set up.

@chriskryder2994 3 месяца назад

The out of box performance matches the 10 closely . I found on the 1.9 I used 2 5/8" heavy washers and used jb weld plastic to bond two washers per front wheel over the inside hex adapter. One washer per rear stock wheel tire. I also used +15mm brass hex extensions. Under $20. Made a world of improvement exactly in the areas your suffering from

@russellhudson6958 3 месяца назад

I think we need to see a stock comparison outdoor run with the redcat Evo pro and traxxas that would be amazing. Love your videos keep up the good work!❤

@crawlerballer 3 месяца назад

Definitely buying this one!

@REACTIVETERRAINRC 3 месяца назад

From one Adam to another I have to say I'm trying to get my hands on one of these but where the UK the PNP is more than the rig itself.most definitely want to get it on our huge scaled indoor minicrawler course.

@gbresaleking 3 месяца назад

Looks cool but I think my next build will be a custom comp crawler/lcg build with deadbolt links in front and gladiator or rcawd exrended trailing arms in rear, probaly starting with a carbon chassis I just dont know what is best chassis that wont break the bank

@William-McCueRC 3 месяца назад

i ordered one! im excited!

@oncady8304 3 месяца назад

I am really in love with micro crawlers from what I see on youtube and this one looks great. I wish I would have money to buy one and get into crawling. But unfortunately I live in Romania and I can’t even afford a micro crawler. Life is certainly harder in the balkans.😢

@maxcouch868 3 месяца назад

Just a idea for when you're measuring rti/sidehill/ vertical. maybe put a whiteboard and dry erase marker with a column chart of all your other builds/ brand trucks, behind you so everyone can compare #s to whatever build your working with at the time. Just food for thought love the content ended up scooping some billet x15s for my jlu build after seeing yours.

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

Ahh GREAT idea

@ReeseRC 3 месяца назад

I need to pick one of these up!

@DTW-bx2vy 3 месяца назад

I think just changing out the shock oil weight & using softer springs will help this Ascent 18 sit much lower & allow it to have some sag, instead of being fully topped out.

@Atlas_FPV 3 месяца назад

Wow, I wish this was out when I started, I really want to know if those portal axles will fit a TRX4M, I wonder how much they copied. They could be a great and cheap option to add portals to the TRX4M and they look a lot better than any of the aftermarket portals that have come out.

@CK4RC 3 месяца назад

I ordered a graphite one last night, and I can't wait to get my hands on it! I was going to order some of the upgrades along with the truck, but the price on them was higher than I expected. I also really don't like that the front suspension links and rear suspension links are sold separately. I'm very curious to see what kind of aftermarket response for upgrades there is for these in the near future!

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I'm sure Injora is going to be all over this thing. Can't wait to see what comes available

@jordanpacini7817 3 месяца назад

13:18 gold 👌🏽🤣🤣

@Casitascrawlers 3 месяца назад

Well it’s definitely nothing like my Evo Pro LCG but it has a lot of potential & at a good price.

@envious4504 3 месяца назад

I just got the 1/10 in blue. It took so long to get at my shop. Back ordered for days 😭😭

@erinyorke6774 3 месяца назад

Side note: can you please make a video on your favourite oil filled shocks that would be great:)

@PaydayRC 3 месяца назад

After getting the essentials in brass for it you’re in Ascent 1/10 price.

@HellaNorCal916 3 месяца назад

For $99 frog skins the performance is super strong. It was definitely hitting some crazy lines on the rocks. 🤯

@superbiker3526 3 месяца назад

Do you think that you can change lower gears later on or are there some that would recomed? thinking about bying one as my second crawler from some real cheap crawler

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I am going to try the traxxas gears in mine this weekend. The transmissions look the same visually. We'll see! I did strongly suggest to Redcat that they offer lower gearing options.

@harlemNYCrc 3 месяца назад

Nice! Great Price Point..

@stlzjguy 3 месяца назад

So I used a pack. Pulled it out checked the battery and was 3.5v per cell so all good. Battery wasn’t hot. Sat it down ran upstairs to get something to eat and my mother in law was screaming fire. Ran down and was like wtf. Got her out ran upstairs and got kids and wife out. Ran inside got the animals out. Ran back inside turned heat off turned attic fan on ran downstairs and started to put fire out. Was so Smokey from ceiling to floor. Ran into a door half opened and got a concussion. Continued to fight the fire and saved the house. Was in the icu burn unit on breathing tube and induced coma for 4 days. I’m out now but sucks losing all my hobby stuff and couple rooms in my house. Crawling is my stress reliever and could deff use that now. Been stressful last week but family is safe and I’m in recovery. If you could help a long time subscriber out and donate anything to get me crawling again I’d be so grateful and happy. Thanks

@wvlfkvnt 3 месяца назад

Snagged a Red one. Gotta support Redcat since they’re based out of Arizona. Would this still classify as a C1?

@tonsoffun49 3 месяца назад

Hopefully someone will compare it to the FCX18 LC80.

@Caliwarriorkent 3 месяца назад

How big of a deal is this truck? And is it actually worth getting? Coming from a guy with 10 trucks lol. Bc I don’t wanna get anything unless it actually changes everything

@tjweer3587 3 месяца назад

Can you do a video on the redcat gen 7 sport and pro..

@AMurderOfTurtles 3 месяца назад

So torn!! I am watching both this video and the Furitek FX118 KATANA one. Not sure which to get as a first RTR.

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I REALLY like the Katana. Huge bang for the buck there. Not that there isn't here with the Redcat, but if you aren't put off by the $200 price tag that Katana is quite a rig.

@yiarkungfu 3 месяца назад

Unlike the Evo Pro the Ascent doesn't seem to have any torque twist. Overcoming that torque twist does limit its performance. I'm stoked for this little truck.

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I didn't spot any twist either! They did a good job with this thing.

@DialupGaming 3 месяца назад

Can't find any upgrades in Canada :(

@kevinpoole8880 3 месяца назад

I like it 👍🏼

@manuelrobles4475 3 месяца назад

How is the slop on the portals compared to the fx118?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I feel like there is significantly less with these

@calebprescott9822 3 месяца назад

My only concern with this is the transmitter receiver combo. If it's the exact same axial v2 combo there's been plenty of people who've had issues with it burning up and/or losing steering on the tx. Myself included. Over all though it's a huge competitor at an incredible price.

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I can say that the receiver/esc is not the same as the v2 unless it's in a different case. It feels and behaves much differently and it's smaller (significantly) than the axial unit.

@franktl3423 3 месяца назад

Seems a nice, even almost must buy for home country hobbyists. Buying one to join my 1/10 ascent (that already wasn’t a bargain to import) would make it almost double the price including shipping and taxes. Without a single upgrade… so will have to pass on this one 😢 you guys are lucky over there with lots of choices and upgrades to choose from for good prices. Over here choice is way less for mostly bigger prizes and rarely any great sales…

@scottbeville4908 3 месяца назад

the crawler gears from the trx4m won't fit in the transmission of the ascent 18, will the transmission case itself from the trx4m fit by chance? I really want the ascent 18, I have been procrastinating getting it because of the lack of crawler gear availability

@CapeCrawlers 2 месяца назад

Not without modification, significant ones. The case of the ascent is much slimmer

@scottbeville4908 2 месяца назад

@@CapeCrawlers if it takes significant modification then im not gonna worry about it, i still probably get the ascent and just 🙏 they bring that to the table soon, its a cool little rig

@edwardlove4300 3 месяца назад

David, for starters maybe some white metal bead lock wheels. 😅

@snorrevonflake 3 месяца назад

I beginn to wonder if the market is that big, the pace and number of models released recently. I will stay with my SCX24s, acquired a big stock of spare and mod parts, several chassis builds in the work - would not start with anything new.

@jpmiller7922 3 месяца назад

If possible, could you add a graphic during the tests listing the scores of other crawlers so you can quickly know how the one your currently reviewing compares?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

After reading another comment, I think I will develop a leader board with the stats of RTR's that I've tested. Probably a white board I will maintain, or a spreadsheet I can put up on the screen

@JS-ji5bl 3 месяца назад

Id love to see it up against the Evo pro...

@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide 3 месяца назад

Looks real good shame it works out pretty expensive shipped to UK

@paulmccarter908 3 месяца назад

How does it change everything when it seems so familiar?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

So familiar and significantly less money! That's the differentiator

@LucasOutdoors54 3 месяца назад

I've got a couple of scx24's, now looking at the 1/18 line. Which is your favorite, Traxxas or redcat, or other brand? I've got the trx4 sport, and the redcat scout 1/10. The Traxxas seems better built in 1/10. Looking for a "expert" opinion in 1/18

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I need to get more time on the Redcat and see how it responds to some upgrades. I like the features of the Ascent a lot but if you're looking for a scale appearance, you aren't going to get it with the Ascent. Although you could throw different bodies on it. Right now I am really pleased with the Ascent out of the box and I would take it over a TRX4M.

@LucasOutdoors54 3 месяца назад

@CapeCrawlers awesome, thanks for the info, I've got 3 kids, 3, 8, and 11. They enjoy getting the crawlers out and running over their toys 😆. Personally I like scale look, but they could care less, they just enjoy playing with them!!

@LucasOutdoors54 3 месяца назад

Well mine came in yesterday and my 3 year old successfully broke the body within 10 mins LOL. But this thing is SMOOTH!! Really like this thing, bought the red body, my 3 year old pointed out the blue one on the box and said he wants a "blue monster truck" so now we've got the blue one on the way!!

@macharleys72 3 месяца назад

Had to have one in graphite, the wife’s gonna kill me….😫

@Bucky5068 3 месяца назад

I ordered graphite!

@William-McCueRC 3 месяца назад

i wonder if a T word transmission will fit... or if the gears will fit

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I will try it this weekend

@justindrumz2556 3 месяца назад

is it more trx4m size or utb18 size?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

Closer to a trx4m

@user-br1yo1kk3b 3 месяца назад

The remote control is a good, inexpensive, widely used control, better than any Traxxas garbage control .

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

And the Furitek Python RXF will work with it.

@therealcletusrc 3 месяца назад

I watched your vid and 2fmrc’s vid and well… I ordered one, wanted to get the fcx18 k10 but I ordered this first to take advantage of the price, great video Adam 👍🏻

@bidibulle6795 3 месяца назад

It's nice and inexpensive but... Redcat is very very hard to find on the European market and as I live in Europe, I will not be able to get it. Just like for the 1/10, I couldn't get one so I took an rc ecto element instead and for the 1/18 well, I'm going to stay with traxxas...😕

@mjspeedrunrc6220 3 месяца назад

I'll stick to my 24s 🤣🤣

@robertom5808 3 месяца назад

I want one

@TwigoGamer 3 месяца назад

Im thinking about it

@rpgillil8150 3 месяца назад

Is it waterproof?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

It is not. The ESC is water resistant, not waterproof.

@rpgillil8150 3 месяца назад

Thanks! I’ll have to coat it when I get it.

@carlinleneker-frisch976 3 месяца назад

For 99 bucks how could you not order one, i did lol

@GarryCox-tx5mw 3 месяца назад

I could swear I heard motor noise when you had it on the test table at 8:16 , were you cheating? I have to ask.

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

I had to have it on in order for the wheels to hold. In off position it would roll right off

@russellhall784 3 месяца назад

Lemon

@FEboats 3 месяца назад

So basically it sucks but it was free?

@CapeCrawlers 3 месяца назад

No way, it’s bargain performance. Just not as good out of the box as the 1/10 ascent was compared to its competitors

@FEboats 3 месяца назад

@@CapeCrawlers I was looking at it for my son but the bigger one might be better since he’s only 2.

@themountain59 3 месяца назад

@@CapeCrawlers ...that made me chuckle😝...since when are ascent actually "good" out of the box?

@mrbutchee1 3 месяца назад

Can't really call Redcat Racing , Redcat Racing. They don't have anything that is track worthy or comp worthy.

@themountain59 3 месяца назад

...nor have they own products...they sell random things they find on Taobao😎

@Paul-pm7qj 3 месяца назад

Bro, this channel turned into an infomercial. Gotta go.

@isaacreiner1623 3 месяца назад

Don't be surprised if you can't find parts for it at your LHS. Redcat has a very predatory business practice in which if a hobby store wants to carry their product, they may only carry redcat products. Don't support!