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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/15/2006 10:35:13 AM

jackkpl

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Although it is not the subject of this thread , i have to agree that topspeedtoys is really great for making business. Had no problem, ordered twice to Poland , every question got answered in half an hour time. I cannot imagine how could he be rude. Maybe somebody just got scared of competition...

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 12:21:20 AM

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I didn't brag about banning him, I just wanted to clear it up. I don't see it as bashing or anything of the sort. And I am not advertising on here, I have just said that I am working on upgrades, he came onto my forum and advertised specific parts with prices etc etc. I had complaints from my members because they thought the forum was going to turn into an advertising festival. I don't have a problem with competition, everyone in Australia gets parts overnight from me so there is no competition.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 12:47:51 AM

TopSpeedToys

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Guys, this is not the subject of this thread.

I appreciate those that made the positive comments.

Trev, thanks for clearing things up. I apoligize if anybody was offended.

For the record, I never posted any prices (I think)
Allot of your customers are asking for upgrade parts and I told them we have them available.
I was only trying to help and this is just business, nothing personal.

I have to say, one moderator from your forum just completely told me off. Called me an a-whole and much more. I never recieved a warning about posting my website or anything. I even asked what his problem was with me, repectfuly, I didn't even retaliate or stoop to his level. Then I just got banned. This is not the way to handle things. We had a similar problem here, all dealers were warned and it stopped, end of story.

It really does not bother me, I don't need enemies (+ Oz is far) and I would like to sell you some aluminum upgrades sometime.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 10:22:36 AM

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Ok, Trev, that's cool. But, ... um I know what your Moderater did now, lol.

You get your parts out over night to your custumers, let TST, Redcat and the American suppliers do it here for us.

If you want to ban people of your forums for dumb things, that's your biz. You can post here all day long without the hassele TST got from your guys. I would still like to see screen shots or other proof about the "pages of spam", that he posted.

If you are dishonest here, then you can't be trusted with our money.

These forums are for sharing, NOT, Hey, I banned this guy! Which was your first post. Nice to meet you to, LOL! Nice language by your Admin by the way, LOL!

When you and your peeps drop the tude, come in here and have some fun with us.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 1:08:53 PM

TRAMILTON

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Im with you guys on this one. The only problem ive had is alot of gear problems and the clutch bell exploding. cant run them long enough to hurt anything else. We need a solution fast, or no one is gonna buy these anymore Ive had compaints from everyone I have sold to even gave warranty to some to make happy but that only last one day and there back. Tom
Tornado xl, xp lightning and volcano

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 2:35:29 PM

bluecaka69

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CANT WE ALLL JUST GET ALONG LOL

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/16/2006 6:04:59 PM

nicacus

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I agree...

I dont mean to go off topic...
but has anyone heard from redcat about this yet? shouldnt we focus on the original problem?

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/18/2006 1:48:06 AM

trevplaig

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The positioning of the engine plays a huge part in making the gears last longer, we use a threadlocker called loctite on all engine and engine mount screws to reduce the chance of them coming loose which can cause the engine to move slightly and take a few teeth off. It has been very effective and is basically all you can do without sourcing metal gears and bell.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/21/2006 4:50:09 AM

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Uuummm Redcat?!?

I was just about to purchase the Volcano...until I came across this thread. Now I'm don't think I will unless a solution is on the horizon. You guys really need to provide an anwser. The RC world isn't as large as one would think.

Did anyone learn anything from Crash's info?

Hooked

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 1:32:22 AM

Nexous

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Well i just bought a lightning and had a little problems breaking it in. since it being my first car and all. but once i had the problem figured and the car running smoothly. i began running tanks at no more than 1/8 throttle. after about 6-8 tanks i took it inside and didnt run it again till the next day. at this time i actually went to the rc track in my town. i fired it up and began running laps to get use to the controls. after about 20 mins of getting pretty good at running laps. and about 20 tanks total. i had never even herd or felt the car shift gears. so i figured by now it had been broken in fine and could handle some speed. i had been leaning it out and adjusting idle while it had moved from tank to tank. i think i had it going pretty good for my first nitro rc. *anywho*.
Once i started to open it up to see it hit second gear. i heard it go to switch and it died going about 25-30MPH.
tried it a second time and it did the same thing. when i started it the third time it just didnt sound right. clank,tink,tink,tink,clank.
i went to give it a little gas and it didnt move. i had stripped the gears and the engine gear set was free floating hit and miss.
im in mid process of obtaining parts to fix it. at this point and time i am still assumeing this is the problem.
hoping on some great people fo help still.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 2:57:24 AM

lightningvx

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the engine gear set on my lightning freespins also but i took out the moderate gear set since the gears stripped. the differential gear seems intact to engine but the engine gear dosent catch if i spin it either way is that bad? i cant remember if it did that before i took it apart or not

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 6:30:22 AM

bluecaka69

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ORIGINAL: lightningvx

the engine gear set on my lightning freespins also but i took out the moderate gear set since the gears stripped. the differential gear seems intact to engine but the engine gear dosent catch if i spin it either way is that bad? i cant remember if it did that before i took it apart or not

sounds like the one way bearing on bigger gear if it freespins both directions bearing is bad see they are made to allow gear to spin only one way try that out

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 3:26:14 PM

krazyk000

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so has anyone ordered the stuff from the link on the second page?

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 11:32:40 PM

steve 84444

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I have also had problems with the Volcano stx twice the motor gear and the large differentail gear have stripped out. The truck is worthless and I am stuck with it. Redcat said the the gears could only strip by my negligence. I was insulted and I can't return the truck. Credit card company won't help either. I even sent them pictures of the problem. They will not stand behind their product.

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RE: REDCAT WHY DO THE GEARS STRIP OUT?? - 5/29/2006 11:41:16 PM

steve 84444

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Yes I have had problems also redcat said I was negligent I'm stuck with a piece of junk!

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