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Old 04-23-2008, 01:54 PM
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rajvirdee
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Default Hobbypro Mutilator is bad news !

Hi

Not normally one to post negative feedback of stuff, however I felt compelled to write this.

Just a bit of background info - I have had the Losi LST2, Traxxas Jato, Schumacher Menace and Havoc. Its fair to say I'm reasonably experienced with RC cars.

I don't bash and don't race.

We ordered 2 of the Hobbypro Mutilator 1/6 scale 23CC petrol buggys and had the following problems:

1) The primer bulb on the engine was split on one car. Ok oversight

2) Several screws were VERY loose. Ok it happens

3) Whilst running one car on Grass, the car suddenly lost all power - the Diff gave up within literally 5 mins of use. (I wasn't doing doughnuts!) Not good

3) We swapped the primer bulb to the other car and within 10 minutes the Diff gave up on this car as well. This was different and the rear cog was loose and there were screws stuck in the mechanism. The screws must have come loose. Not Happy

4) With this car when turning full right the power cut and I was getting serious glitching. What !!!

5) One of the bodyshells would not fit the bodyposts. ...


I wanted to get the HPI Baja but got tempted by the price.

Question is do you think I should be entitled to a full refund or exchange to the HPI Baja?

Thanks