Spartan broke in the box???

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  • mrfabrications
    Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 32

    #1

    Spartan broke in the box???

    I want to start off by saying i am not happy with traxxas .

    I bought a new Spartan less than a week ago. knowing what issues I was in for, (mods are part of the RC game) Started RC building way back in the 80's and yes I am old ha ha.
    RC10 was the best back in the day and Traxxas has all way's been known as a toy.

    With that said When you open the box you expect the product not to be broken (I will do that my self) the rudder looks like some one already tried to modify it. what a hack job good god
    Soon as I learn how to post pics I will get one so all can see the hacks at work.
    its still in the box I have ordered all new parts should have bought just a hull

    Did not try to contact Traxxas, why just to receive a new one that I wont need.
    but it seems Traxxas need to get with the program soon, online is a powerful tool and can kill your business

    It's sad when your first post has to be one with negative input from what i remember RC hobby was fun!!! its all about the money for the big guys.
    with gas prices on the rise you know money gets tight so there better be better quality for the dollar. just ask the car makers (GM and Ford)

    With that said thank you for letting me vent
  • Doby
    KANADA RULES!
    • Apr 2007
    • 7280

    #2
    Shipping damage???
    Grand River Marine Modellers
    https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...ne%20modellers

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    • mrfabrications
      Member
      • Apr 2011
      • 32

      #3
      No UPS was great the box was perfect, just a hack job on the rudder from Traxxas

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      • spartanonfire
        Member
        • Apr 2011
        • 65

        #4
        I wonder if they did the half moon mod and drilled out the pickup before they shipped it. Can't wait to see a pick of it. LOL

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        • mrfabrications
          Member
          • Apr 2011
          • 32

          #5
          that what it looks like just they hacked it, broke thru the back side

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          • Boaterguy
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2011
            • 1760

            #6
            Go advanced -> manage attachment -> select you photo -> start download. after that close the page and post the... well.... post..

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            • mrfabrications
              Member
              • Apr 2011
              • 32

              #7
              Its ok just good the duel pick up rudder today from OSE.
              I would like to give a shout out to OSE for the great service and fast shipping Thank you

              With the help from OSE I will be taking it out of the box soon

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              • mrfabrications
                Member
                • Apr 2011
                • 32

                #8
                Thanks boaterguy will get a pic up soon

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                • spartanonfire
                  Member
                  • Apr 2011
                  • 65

                  #9
                  Originally posted by mrfabrications
                  that what it looks like just they hacked it, broke thru the back side
                  That's their idea of a fix for a poorly designed piece. SERIOUSLY?!?!? Anew in the box product gets hacked like that from the manufacturer instead of getting a new supply of properly designed pieces? They just keep making themselves look worse the more they keep doing hack fixes instead of doing the right thing. (i.e. get the poorly designed motor,esc and rudder replaced with units that operate properly.)

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                  • mrfabrications
                    Member
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 32

                    #10
                    as we all know some times things happen and it could have been worse, the rest of the boat seems fine.
                    overall all I wanted was the hull, will be replacing everything inside, that's the fun part of the RC hobby world.

                    just wish Honda made RC Boats

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                    • Greek75
                      Member
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 94

                      #11
                      Seem like the Spartan drew all of the old guys from the RC10 days....

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                      • dag-nabit
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 775

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Greek75
                        Seem like the Spartan drew all of the old guys from the RC10 days....
                        Or even further back, to the Tamiya days

                        Kevin

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                        • Greek75
                          Member
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 94

                          #13
                          You're dating yourself.

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                          • dag-nabit
                            Senior Member
                            • Feb 2011
                            • 775

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Greek75
                            You're dating yourself.
                            Yup.... carbon dating

                            Kevin

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                            • mrfabrications
                              Member
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 32

                              #15
                              That's right Toy's-R-Us kids we don't ever want to grow up

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