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Old 01-02-2006 | 03:17 PM
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jadda
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Default RE: ??? for genesis owners

ORIGINAL: asmund

htlal, have you read about the genesis on the web and still consider getting one? I`ve had the genesis and had nothing but trouble, no fun at all. the drivetrain broke several times, so did the internal parts in the gearbox. the engine is one of the worst in rc car industry, no way it has 5 horses but it has plenty of airleaks. the pullstarter is crap and very expensive to replace. mine had useless radio gear, leaking shocks. it didn`t go anywere near the claimed 80 kmh. one tire was glued the wrong way on the rim. I got my money back at my lokal hobbyshop when I finally gave up and took it back to them. I know the genesis have been upgraded to some extent, but the engine, shocks, pipe and most other stuff is still the same. it all stinks! My advice is to stay away from those big cen cars(the nemesis is just a little different from the genesis) here in norway a fg monster is only a little more money, say like 100 bucks more. dont know how it is in usa, but I suspect it`s much the same there. dont buy the genesis unless you can afford to loose those money. good luck
Sorry to hear all your problems asmund!!!!
I do have some questions for you!! Where do CEN claim 80 km/h ?? I haven't seen it! ( not on their web site anyway)
I have had my gen 1 year and 4 months now and the engine still runs great easy to start and has alot of power after about 3 gallons. My shocks does not leak, no problems with the internal parts in the gearbox but the drive train broke one time but that was my fault. I used the telescopic shaft to the rear diff and it broke . If you had drivetrain problems did you have your center diff locked?? If you had it will wear alot on your drivetrain.
if you are reading in CEN forum and monster truck forum you will see that the Gen Le has alot of good reviews and most of the people like them.
So again sorry to hear all your problems.

//Jadda