ORIGINAL: hakmazter
Yep, you are right, why on earth would you want to support a company in Iowa. Especially one who is making better products than the big brands at this point. We are growing, we have great customer service, and we try our best.
Actually I would challenge you to do this.
Go into your lhs and pick a brand, any brand...Mugen, Losi, Xray, etc... and look around. If you see several replacement parts for it (as in every part available) then buy that one. Otherwise, if you break a part, they are going to have to order a part for you from Horizon or HRP or whomever. Where is the convenience in that? You are waiting for shipping anyways and paying for shipping and markup. I am certainly NOT saying do not support your LHS, but for someone to accuse us of being a headache is untrue and irresponsible. We are NOT in the same category as the lower price entry level stuff by any means and we are not a here today, gone tomorrow company.
As vnmsgt mentioned, there are 3 versions available. If you do not like the hobbywing rtr stuff (new product is great, same as speedpassion) then buy a pro kit or a f8t roller and get your own electronics. But yes, the first batch of fusion buggies had issues with the escs and motors and guess what. I warranteed all of them personally when there is normally no warranty on anything in rc.
Do you honestly think you are making better products than Mugen and Xray? Come on... I understand you are trying your best and wish luck to your company to go far, Just don't come in every thread and just promote your lines like crazy.
Well I work at my LHS so I understand the whole parts battle, I rarely break anything on my losi's and if I do my LHS USUALLY has the part, Not 100% of the time though.
Hobbywing is a great way to get started but it isn't to the quality of Castle or Tekin, I am a huge castle fan but I also have tekin and I have to say tekin is above castle in quality IMO. I own both systems. Additionally there is warranties on any electronics from either castle or tekin, any slight problem and they will help completely.