05-24-2010, 11:39 PM | #1 |
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I need to have my DX3R looked at by someone who knows what they are doing. Is there a shop that works on these things around here? ~Also would like metal gears set up for my transmission and dig. Last edited by Fattymojo; 05-24-2010 at 11:54 PM. |
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05-25-2010, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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you looking for repair or just set up issues with the 3r? what tranny/dig are we talking about? any of the lhs's can order you some metal gears or you can look in the vendor section on here. I think solomon907 has them. lots of guys use the 3r so if it's just set up related i'm sure someone can guide you....so let us know what the issue is and we'll see if we can help. |
05-25-2010, 07:35 AM | #3 |
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Well im sure its not rocket science, but i dont know anything about these transmissions and would be lost on an install. As far as the DX3R goes, the scroll wheel to select and adjust settings is non funtional. I just got a LCC off a member here who said the dig and electronics work flawwless. So far none of them work.... pretty pissed off. transmission or dig is making a monstrous clicking and the dig servo fried right after i tested it with the former owners settings. I mean....when i put it together, i out my ear down to listen for buzzing from the dig to make sure i wouldnt fry the servo if it was installed wrong. It was buzzing so i went to the controller to try and change the epa and nothing worked. |
05-25-2010, 07:43 AM | #4 |
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as far as the wheel goes.......ive sent mine in to horizon....but im sure their is some electronics guru's around......i can most likely do it i just havent sourced the parts.....if you can find a new roller switch then i can do it.........i can probably help with the trans as well.....but i dont own a losi and it may be easier to have someone who drives a losi everyday to help you with that
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05-25-2010, 07:55 AM | #5 | |
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Maybe i will wait until the next HTW comp and see if anyone has some suggestions for me. I took the fried dig off and tried to move the link around with my fingers to see if the clicking would go away and nothing changed. Im not real concerned about the dig at the moment because i wanna compete in Novice class for a while untill i get better anyways, but still would like a fully functioning rig. | |
05-25-2010, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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if you stop into hobbytown any of us that know the raido will help you set it up i will be there tonight and thursday.
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05-25-2010, 08:54 AM | #7 |
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| Again, the radio does not work. i turn it on and i can only see the main screen. the scroll button is supposed to bring me to other menus and options and it wont. I am pretty sure its the radio and not my ability to use it but i guess i could be wrong.
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05-25-2010, 12:11 PM | #8 | |
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i did read that. i have a 3s that i fixed. it was doing the same thing. | |
05-25-2010, 01:30 PM | #9 |
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my roller fell in on my 3s so they covered it under warranty
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05-25-2010, 02:14 PM | #10 |
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Your best bet would be to send it into Spektrum for repair.
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05-25-2010, 02:24 PM | #11 |
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honestly 666 is right.....just call horizon and find out ...probably wont be that much to get it fixed by the people themselves
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05-25-2010, 03:07 PM | #12 | |
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i sent them an email asking for repair costs. | |
05-26-2010, 12:48 PM | #13 |
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Well i shipped it off to Horizon this morning. Should cost between 30-50 and that will include fixing the options wheel and the plastics. Tim i think i will have to take you up on your offer to use a radio for next weeks comp And thanks to Tim and Chris and all the guys at Hobby Town for at least trying to help me fix it without having to ship it out. You guys are awesome! |
05-26-2010, 01:07 PM | #14 | |
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no problem man!! sorry we couldent do more. i will bring the radio with me. is the rx in your crawler a dsm2? if so we will have to change that as well. the 3s wount bind to it. | |
05-26-2010, 02:52 PM | #15 |
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05-26-2010, 05:37 PM | #17 | |
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Man! seriously thanx for posting that.....i need to get one as well..... you need the electronic part of the button too dont you? or was it just the roller? Quote: | |
06-02-2010, 07:08 AM | #18 |
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I found this intsresting. Quote from Horizon "You had requested an estimate for a total refurb of your DX3R. Refurb = $70 estimate. Just fixing the scroll wheel = $0." pretty cool to see that it will cost me $0 to fix the problem considering i dont have a warranty, but $70 for a full refurb is not that bad. |
06-02-2010, 07:03 PM | #19 |
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one of my freinds just sent his 3r in and got a return the same day it was received...blown screen....repair cost $0 same thing with my 3s...... gotta say im impressed...glad to here you got the same service i got....see you on the rocks |
06-03-2010, 01:31 PM | #20 |
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So i just got it back and i have to say i am over impressed with the service i got with Horizon. They replaced everything and its like a brand new system. I asked them how much for a full refurb and they gave me a price of $70. I did not know if a could afford that and i told them just to fix the wheel for now. When i got the invoice it said "I ended up doing a full refurbish anyways at no charge, I also made sure the DX3R had the latest firmware and that it functions the way it should. Have fun at your compilations and thank you for choosing Spektrum" Getting service like this was a 1st for me and im very happy to have dealth with them and will continue to do so!! |
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