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fed up - 5/10/2008 12:19:21 AM   
st1_racer



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Status: offline 		Im sick of my redcat always breaking everytime i run it. Just put it back together and the dume grub screw on the cup by the gear box fellout. This tornado has been nothing but problems and im tired of it. Now i have to take the piece of crap all apart again. so i can put the stupid little xcrew back in agian with lock tight. can't wait untill i get a electric. But not another redcat!!!!

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 12:38:23 AM   
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The tank is half full but mostly empty :(

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 12:47:41 AM   
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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 12:51:21 AM   
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The tank is half full but mostly empty :(

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 12:51:47 AM   
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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 12:53:01 AM   
st1_racer



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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 5:56:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		Don`t blame the problems on redcat you do know screws and bolts do come loose on anything from cars to a table saw to a meat slicer.

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 6:53:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		I agree, it's not Redcat's fault the screws come loose. My tremor's manual says to use loctite on all screws that go into metal. That should have been done before you run it.
I've had screws fall out of my chevy truck, but that doesn't mean I won't buy another chevy.
Make sure you use the BLUE loctite.


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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 7:26:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		..Or use the GREEN !!! EHEEHHEHEHEH .

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 2:35:52 PM   
pede_kid


 

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Status: online 		yes it's not their fault. Look at Cen. They are known for them being significantly loose. Look at the reviews if you don't believe me.

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RE: fed up - 5/10/2008 6:11:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		i felt the same way when i first got into nitro when i got my car it broke so many times but i realized it was my fault lol i didnt use loctite, i didnt break it in properly i was just stupid you have to take care of your car or it will get messed up i smashed into a wall and was in denial lol cause i blamed it on redcat but it was really my bad driving lol but the first car that i got from redcat did have a problem with it the right wheels was cocked way out to the right and it wasnt the steering trim they just messed up they didnt screw the front bottm right arm in enough and the tire was sticking way out

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 5:41:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		"Im sick of my redcat always breaking everytime i run it."

What, you don't think (yawning) electric rc vehicles have down time, too? What happened to your motto: "Burn nitro, not your soul"?

This is how you learn and gain experience. So, be patient, Grasshopper. When you can take this glow plug from my hand.........lol
You're probably too young to know the 70's tv series "Kung Fu" with David Carradine

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 5:49:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		So there is a group of us (about 7) who have nitro cars. In total about 13 vehicles, all different makes models ect. A couple guys have cars they purchased for $600.00. I have a Tsunami Ultra wide.

We all have the same problems. Same screws fall out, same parts break, same down time. Just the nature of the beast.......

LOL at Xraycer71, your post cracked me up....

< Message edited by Lawdawg203 -- 5/12/2008 5:50:23 AM >

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 5:51:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Take the glow plug from my hand.... That made me laugh out loud.

I am old enough to remember.

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 6:32:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		i have been having the same problam and i am going to get a traxxas t-maxx or hpi savage but not a nother redcat... maby a himoto... and yes they have been peeing me off and it is even peeing off my dad too that it just sits there day-in and day-out!

i am geting a himoto or hpi or traxxas or something better! but i will keep my tornado xl. for a while.

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 7:03:02 PM   
Redcat Nick



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Status: offline 		What kinda problems are you have? Do you perform routine maintenance on the car like checking for loose or missing screws, cleaning it, keeping it oiled regularly. Things like that. you have to do that with any rc nitro or electric. i do it on all of my rc's and i have losi, associated, and hpi. they are no different other than there problems cost more to fix.

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The tank is half full but mostly empty :(

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RE: fed up - 5/12/2008 7:28:23 PM   
bluerealm117


 

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Status: offline 		Id have to say, that your problems are going to happen if you don't take care of your car. I bought my car 3 weeks ago and yeah I've run into problems but I would have to say they are all from inexperience. From not glueing the tire to the rims. Not putting locktight on the engine screws and having the gear mesh mess up and the car not go anywhere. Busting a body mount pin and having my pull start assembly fall off. Yep my pull start assembly came right off. Didn't think to put locktight on those screws.

But you have to see the silver lining in everything. yeah my pull start assembl