Reengineering the Redcat Ascent Fusion!

We recently looked at the new Redcat Racing Ascent Fusion RTR RC crawler (https://youtu.be/jPx5HSszdtI). While quite capable, I felt it was about at its performance limit when compared to other vehicles in its class. I found the front end of the chassis quite busy. The rear end doesn't meet WRCCA comp ruleset standards, the tires have a LOT of sideways play, and the geometry up front just isn't quite right - there's even a little bump steer! One issue with all this modifying this vehicle is challenging: you already have a good, strong servo, an FOC brushless system, carbon-fiber chassis rails, and a nice, lightweight body. So what do you do to address its shortcomings? Well, I've spent a week on this and wanted to bring you a path to addressing the issues with as little pain and extra hardware as possible. Let me show you what I've done! -- Find the upgrade parts here: https://rc-tnt.com/project/total-rework-for-redcat-ascent-fusion/ Full res photos here of mine to help you with your install: https://photos.app.goo.gl/otiVjxiPQP7iYYeSA If you have trouble printing my SOA mount, there's a better SOA option than my Shapeways one. Check this out: https://1tenth.com (for regular Ascent; they're working on one for the Fusion axle as of mid July 2024. Watch their site/socials for updates) Enjoy! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx09JE3sYu4AgWTHR9fNdg/join Articles: What's the Best RC Car? https://rc-tnt.com/guides/best-rc-car/ Best RC Crawler? https://rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/multiple/what-is-the-best-rc-rock-crawler/ Follow us: Website: https://rc-tnt.com/ Twitter @rctrailandtech and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rctrailandtech/ WHERE TO BUY RC STUFF: Buy kits, models & upgrades here: https://www.asiatees.com/shop-now?rc_pal=3736303730 Send money directly to people living in extreme poverty (lets combine our resources to help those most in need): https://community.givedirectly.org/campaigns/892487fa47b9f931 #rccrawling, #rcreview, #rcascentfusion, #redcatracing, #redcatnation