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Old 10-24-2007, 03:13 PM
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This is a contest to come up with a name for our new line of servo's! We are starting with a 3.6g and 9g servo listed here in the pictures and will be adding a couple more in 4-6 months. Like we named our 'Pro-Fusion' CA glue and 'Pro-Grip' wheels and tires, we need a name for the new servo line. In regards to these two servo's, we are very pleased with the robust performance and the quality. Though we will not announce a final price at this time, we guarantee it will be awesome, probably the lowest in the industry! As many of you know, our cost models are extremey low, as we have been very smart with our overhead structure and general spending habits.

If you suggest a name on this thread that we end up using, you will be the winner! You will get:

1) A check for $50.00.
2) Two samples of each servo that we will start shipping on 11/15/07.
3) $100.00 worth of any of our crystals (Your choice).
4) One temp gun.
5) A 12-Pack of our 1-Oz.Medium CA.

We hope there will be many replies, so if interested, start thinking and please list your suggestion!

Thanks in advance,
Pete
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Old 10-24-2007, 03:53 PM
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How about "Prime Mover" or "Servo Pro" or Pro Gear?
Old 10-24-2007, 04:08 PM
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How about . . . ProSport; ProPrecesion; ProPower; ProMicro; ProMini.

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Old 10-24-2007, 04:36 PM
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Sirloin and T-Bone. When you get a 500in/oz digi call it The Filet.
Old 10-24-2007, 06:21 PM
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Mini monster-
turbo servo-
Domain torque
Pro-velocity
Hyper Sleek
Fierce or Fierce-Pull

Will think of more....
Old 10-24-2007, 06:22 PM
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how bout lil' torquers
Old 10-24-2007, 10:26 PM
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Titan
Old 10-24-2007, 11:00 PM
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Micro-Prolite (3.6g)
ProLite (9g)
Old 10-25-2007, 08:24 AM
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Some GOOD one's so far! Keep 'em coming, please! Anyone like ' AirMaster'?
Old 10-25-2007, 03:23 PM
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I like Micro Pro-Torq or Mini Pro-Torq (as applies)
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mini blue & big red
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ORIGINAL: IFlySlowPlanes

I like Micro Pro-Torq or Mini Pro-Torq (as applies)
I LIKE that one!
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How about Lotec ? jk

What about Torkz or SwitchBlade


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Quick Question: If we offered these direct (Lets say via a RCU member banner for a special), would (lets say) $15.95 for a 2-pack that included shipping (Within the US) be a hands-down, no brainer that you would buy? Just working the final pricing now and looking for some feedback.
Old 10-26-2007, 05:37 PM
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I would definately buy, maybee in bulk.What is the oz-in torque on the 9 gram servos?

This would save me having to drive a half an hour to my LHS, and end up spending 14 bucks for each servo.
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ORIGINAL: lilbanchee

I would definately buy, maybee in bulk.What is the oz-in torque on the 9 gram servos?

This would save me having to drive a half an hour to my LHS, and end up spending 14 bucks for each servo.
The raw torque @ 1.5kg (If my math is correct!) = 0.052910 oz. $14.00? (Gulp!). Flyers will probably soon figure out that these servos are 'just like' a couple other major radio brand names ( hint hint ;o) ) that have to charge high prices on accessories (Like crystals, servos, etc.) to make up for high overhead, poor margins on radios, ect. I think we'll do well with these. Our plan is to ramp to 4-5K per month in 2-4 months.
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How about "Total Control"
Old 10-28-2007, 12:21 AM
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I still like IFlySlowPlanes' entry the best (so far). Can anyone better that? I have to draft final artwork in about ten days.
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feather-lite pro series, servo name (pro-lites mini & micro)
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how about the megatorq mini series
Old 10-28-2007, 03:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: hobbydude214

feather-lite pro series, servo name (pro-lites mini & micro)
Ya think my friends at Hitec would sue me over that name?........I like it, but is it kinda cheap to use a word that a competitor already uses to brand their products?...Just asking to see what others think. (Sitting here doing the artwork draft and the last thing that I'll add is the product name that I'm after here). A name with 'lite' in it is appropriate.
Old 10-28-2007, 05:50 PM
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how about micro-power or precision-power
Old 10-28-2007, 07:21 PM
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how about mini and micro mite
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how about midget and dwarf =)
Old 10-28-2007, 09:07 PM
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What do you think of 'Mighty Torque'?................Too 'Tommy the Train? (Where is the puking icon??).


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