Yes the batteries were all tight into the battery box. I can run my savage out in the same place and no problems at all. Neighbor has a Traxss and no problems. My son had his tornado over here a few weeks ago and he didn't have any problems. I was the only one out here today running and it is out of control. Is it the servo's? I already had to replace the steering servo once. I even had a Condor out here and didn't have any problems.