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Old 01-31-2009, 11:48 AM   #1
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Hi guys i have a GTB spread spectrum i recently bought it and ran it once but the next time it just went up in smoke does any1 know what i can do i live in south africa
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Old 01-31-2009, 02:09 PM   #2
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For starters, you might take it apart and assess the damage. Maybe a battery fell off and shorted. You could get another GTB. Or you could feed a hundred South African kids with that money.
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Old 01-31-2009, 04:05 PM   #3
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Or you could feed a hundred South African kids with that money.
did you really have to say that... racist...

I personaly havent had an esc go up in smoke on me ever... did you maybe over load it with to many volts???
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Or you could feed a hundred South African kids with that money.
What about if that was you? honestly man i dont understand y u must say shit like that. grow up.
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Old 01-31-2009, 07:21 PM   #5
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did you really have to say that... racist...

I personaly havent had an esc go up in smoke on me ever... did you maybe over load it with to many volts???
i have run the same batts as i ran on it before so voltage is 7.4 volts i don't understand it and the esc costs to us about R3000 to us that very expensive so i cant afford to buy another 1
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Ignoring stupid comments of others....


Something shorted out.. it's not too unheard of. I know it might take a great deal of time, but Novak has excellent customer service even if it isn't covered under warranty. They only charge around $55(US) to exchange a GTB in any condition for another.


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If it was a factory malfunction shouldnt Novak replace it free of charge???

Charging anything for another ESC that might go up in smoke is kind of a joke dont ya think

HoaRC- you should feel ashamed of yourself... rcnovice is from South Africa... SO WHAT??? Im from Canada EH! you gonna be a dick just because someone says they are from a different area than you and you think it gives you the right to mock them??? and for the record... I LIVE IN AN IGLOO AND RIDE A DOGSLED TO SCHOOL... dont be a prick
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Hey Travis, its Matt; how you going? Sorry to hear about the speedy.

The ss is a common smoker. If have seen a local do two, each got one lap. I say send it back (contact them first) and see what they can do.

Oh and HaoRC you are a royal a$$ hole
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If it was a factory malfunction shouldnt Novak replace it free of charge???
They might even replace it, even if it was human error.
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shot for the replys guys
my problem is novak says that we must go through our local dealer but our local dealer are ripoffs they said that we must pay 300(US) or in rands (R3042.00) excluding customs to get it to novak thats just crazy and to make matters worse i buy stuff myself and im a student
so i need to start saving to send it off

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@ matt is cool i dont mind people saying bad stuff about me i can take it
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shot for the replys guys
my problem is novak says that we must go through our local dealer but our local dealer are ripoffs they said that we must pay 300(US) or in rands (R3042.00) excluding customs to get it to novak thats just crazy and to make matters worse i buy stuff myself and im a student
so i need to start saving to send it off

thanks for all the replys

@ matt is cool i dont mind people saying bad stuff about me i can take it
WOW at that price I could get a brand new........Also does your dad still need a dyno?
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For starters, you might take it apart and assess the damage. Maybe a battery fell off and shorted. You could get another GTB. Or you could feed a hundred South African kids with that money.
THat was very rude He was just asking a question you show you age or if you act your age
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Old 02-05-2009, 03:28 AM   #14
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@ matt my dad is still looking for 1 shot just pm him
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shot for the replys guys
my problem is novak says that we must go through our local dealer but our local dealer are ripoffs they said that we must pay 300(US) or in rands (R3042.00) excluding customs to get it to novak thats just crazy and to make matters worse i buy stuff myself and im a student
so i need to start saving to send it off

thanks for all the replys

@ matt is cool i dont mind people saying bad stuff about me i can take it
PM me here and I will help you get this resolved. We can always replace international items under our non warranty replacement program.

Cost for a GTB Spread Spectrum is 69.00 plus shipping. Please read over our CS policies and service replacement options:

Speed Control Service Options

We also sell factory remanufactured SS GTBs in our on-line store (w/new 120 day warranty) and we ship the reman items worldwide.

RMF GTB Spread Spectrum Brushless/Brush ESC

There are a number of options to help you.
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