3D case cracking / steering stops breaking
10-25-2002 | 07:11 AM
#1
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From: RUBBERNECK RACING Columbus, Ohio
3D case cracking / steering stops breaking
Hello all,
I have a 3D that I had to send back to have a new case installed. I noticed a few hair line cracks around the wheel and did not think much of it until they grew and spread. I thought that this might be isolated case with me having a bad case but, last night it happened to a freind that I race with, not only did his crack his wheel stops broke allowing the wheel to spin 180 D. I have also talked to (3) others that have had the same problem. My question is why, and do we need to worry about this all the time? I am a full blown racer and not being able to race due to a problem like this is VERY upsetting.
Kevin
I have a 3D that I had to send back to have a new case installed. I noticed a few hair line cracks around the wheel and did not think much of it until they grew and spread. I thought that this might be isolated case with me having a bad case but, last night it happened to a freind that I race with, not only did his crack his wheel stops broke allowing the wheel to spin 180 D. I have also talked to (3) others that have had the same problem. My question is why, and do we need to worry about this all the time? I am a full blown racer and not being able to race due to a problem like this is VERY upsetting.
Kevin
10-25-2002 | 08:09 AM
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From: RUBBERNECK RACING Columbus, Ohio
Hey Tres,
Yes they appear to be the same in color. We all bought the radio's around the same time, mine started cracking first, then one of my freind's steering stop broke a month ago. Then last night my other freinds broke showing cracks the same as mine.
I loved the radio B-4 these issues
Thanks for the reply.
Kevin
PS: How did you do at the NORRCA's at CRCRC (that is my local track)
Yes they appear to be the same in color. We all bought the radio's around the same time, mine started cracking first, then one of my freind's steering stop broke a month ago. Then last night my other freinds broke showing cracks the same as mine.
I loved the radio B-4 these issues
Thanks for the reply.
Kevin
PS: How did you do at the NORRCA's at CRCRC (that is my local track)
10-25-2002 | 08:22 AM
#4
I had the same problem back when i was running a Lynx AM. For me, it happened when i was turning too hard, lock to lock.
I never had the problem with my 3D though.
I had a couple different 3D's, both the Charcoal case, and the original dark black case..
-T
I never had the problem with my 3D though.
I had a couple different 3D's, both the Charcoal case, and the original dark black case..
-T
10-25-2002 | 08:23 AM
#5
Can you send me some pics of the radio?
Wasn't good at the Norrca race...
Hard to race when you can't see across the track..
I was sick all weekend with a cold and allergies..
CRCRC puts on a great race......
Pete built a good, but tough track....
Wasn't good at the Norrca race...
Hard to race when you can't see across the track..
I was sick all weekend with a cold and allergies..
CRCRC puts on a great race......
Pete built a good, but tough track....
10-25-2002 | 08:30 AM
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From: RUBBERNECK RACING Columbus, Ohio
The track is for sure a task to get around, sorry to hear about your bad luck. I would love to send you a pic however it should be at Hitec right now I sent it back on Monday. I will have my friend take a pic of his "CRACK" (the one on his radio LOL). Again thanks for the reply.
Kevin
Kevin
10-25-2002 | 11:05 AM
#7
Tres - Whats the approx. price of a Lynx AM case?
My old Lynx is just sitting around, I've wanted to sell it, but I have a feeling that a new case is worth more than the radio itself...
One of the steering stops busted off a couple years back, and I haven't used it since.
My old Lynx is just sitting around, I've wanted to sell it, but I have a feeling that a new case is worth more than the radio itself...
One of the steering stops busted off a couple years back, and I haven't used it since.
10-25-2002 | 11:52 AM
#8
TSR: ????
Drop an email to [email protected]
He may be able to help you.
I think you may be right on the cost/value part of the radio though.
Drop an email to [email protected]
He may be able to help you.
I think you may be right on the cost/value part of the radio though.
10-25-2002 | 02:32 PM
#9
Originally posted by Tres
TSR: ????
Drop an email to [email protected]
He may be able to help you.
I think you may be right on the cost/value part of the radio though.
TSR: ????
Drop an email to [email protected]
He may be able to help you.
I think you may be right on the cost/value part of the radio though.
Yeah, It's a bummer, It's still in great shape, other than the steering stop.
-T
11-01-2002 | 11:51 AM
#10
Three 3D's in our area have the same problem cracking arounf the sterring column, I was going to buy one, but there problems made me go another route. They are all Charcoal in color. Where is the flaw ?
11-01-2002 | 07:36 PM
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From: RUBBERNECK RACING Columbus, Ohio
Quick turnaround from Hitec
Hello all,
I thought I would give the good news that the staff at Hitec was able to get my radio fixed and out in record time. Although I had to by a new system to keep from missing races, I thought it was a big + that they hussled to get it fixed. Thanks to all that replied.
Kevin
I thought I would give the good news that the staff at Hitec was able to get my radio fixed and out in record time. Although I had to by a new system to keep from missing races, I thought it was a big + that they hussled to get it fixed. Thanks to all that replied.
Kevin
