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crawleR07 · 07-24-2008, 11:54 AM

Ya, ah, still no replacement parts here. You guys need to work on this say you're gonna do something and never do it thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc4wd

Those much needed replacement parts for Trail Finder are finally done. We will start shipping later on this week to all previous Trail Finder owners. No need to email us, we keep track of all orders & addresses in our database.

crawleR07 · 07-28-2008, 02:56 PM

Any of you other guys get these parts yet???

Gene_Sox · 07-29-2008, 05:23 AM

Hello everybody,

a few days ago my trail finder kit arrived!

Everything is nice, but just two things I would like to note:

1. the frame width is smaller than the leaf spring mount width of my D40 axles. I have to use lots of washers and to bend the frame spring holders to mount the springs. :-( Is this normal?

2. the body mounts do not match my Hilux Body. It seems that I have the "old" ones. But as posted by RC4WD in this thread, they are working already on this issue and will send replacement parts to every trail owner.
Besides these findings the rest looks really great! But the first run has to wait a little bit: My newborn son dont want to work on the car....

kind regards

Gene

rc4wd · 07-29-2008, 05:32 AM

Gene_Sox, please send us an email. Along with your order #, we will try to send you the free upgrade parts

crawleR07, make sure email us again if you havnt got it

We didnt get enough made, we are still working on it to get more available

Nerve · 07-29-2008, 01:37 PM

I only recently came across the Trail Finder chassis kit on the RC4wd webpage, taken a look at this thread and I'm still interested in the chassis kit as a potential next build.

However, I was wondering if these new updated parts would be included with future orders? If so, when would they be included or replaced within the kits?

Also, the other build issues that others have come across, is it something w/ the way they built it or is there still small issues w/ the kit that exist?

crawleR07 · 07-29-2008, 04:12 PM

The kit would go together fine if theyd send the replacement parts, ordered my kit in may, got it the end of june, and still don't have the promised replacement parts.....its nice but dont plan on finishing it quickly

Nerve · 07-29-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawleR07

The kit would go together fine if theyd send the replacement parts, ordered my kit in may, got it the end of june, and still don't have the promised replacement parts.....its nice but dont plan on finishing it quickly

Yeah I wasn't going to be in a rush to build it or get it ready. It would give me something to do after boating season is over with. Hang tight, im sure you will eventually get your parts.

Which is why I would rather wait a month or two before ordering if the updated parts would be ready to go by then and then place the order when the parts are fully compatible.

I need something new. Building is more fun then driving.

toytech · 07-29-2008, 06:03 PM

i just got my shipping confomation on my kit from rc4wd can't wait. my hilux kit came in a month ago so I've been looking at a finished body and no chassis, I'm hoping not to have as many issues as you guys did with assembly :-( the 11inch wb concerns me my body mesurs at 12 inches? did that work out for you guys? I'd love to see some finished picks.

JEFF THE JET · 07-29-2008, 06:17 PM

heres mine

toytech · 07-29-2008, 06:26 PM

looks awesome! can't wait!

rc4wd · 07-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Nerve, all truck that are shipped this week will have the latest setup.

Making enough chassis is still an issue, so we dont really ship much chassis only yet. Hopefully things will get better within 1-2 weeks.

Nerve · 07-30-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc4wd

Nerve, all truck that are shipped this week will have the latest setup.

Making enough chassis is still an issue, so we dont really ship much chassis only yet. Hopefully things will get better within 1-2 weeks.

Awesome! Thanks for the update on the kit status.

I'll be checking out this thread from time to time over the next month and see about any further status updates.

Nerve · 07-30-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFF THE JET

heres mine

Yeah anytime you want to box that up and send it my way ........

crawleR07 · 07-30-2008, 11:47 AM

I emailed rc4wd for the replacement parts and they say "you can use the original radio tray just use some spacers." I didn't spend $500 to have to fill the thing full of washers just to make it work right, what a crock.

Orangemeca · 07-30-2008, 12:56 PM

Strange !!!!!!!, i ask for the same question, and respons was : "We will send you those parts next few days, include a new front and rear mounting plate, thanks" ( 07/22/200

, so i wait for

Gene_Sox · 07-30-2008, 03:26 PM

Hi everybody,

I think RC4WD team is doing its best. They are not Tamiya with a big factory for massware. They produce small series of great stuff. Think they got a few machines for making their parts and that need time. And for great handcrafted parts I will wait.

So we should not get angry just wait and give them their time.

Kind regards

Gene

toytech · 07-30-2008, 05:09 PM

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crawleR07 · 07-30-2008, 05:16 PM

I don't have a problem waiting for quality parts its just the empty promises that they make on parts and shipping that bothers me, dont tell a customer that you are going to send out these necessary parts in a week or two and not do it. Dont write checks your a$$ cant cash, pretty universal theory. Don't just lie to people to shut them up, all I ask is for an honest response, regardless of the wait time. Great parts doesn't justify crappy service in my opinion

emaxxjeremy · 07-30-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawleR07

I don't have a problem waiting for quality parts its just the empty promises that they make on parts and shipping that bothers me, dont tell a customer that you are going to send out these necessary parts in a week or two and not do it. Dont write checks your a$$ cant cash, pretty universal theory. Don't just lie to people to shut them up, all I ask is for an honest response, regardless of the wait time. Great parts doesn't justify crappy service in my opinion

if you didnt trash the very people you chose to spend money with, and sound so confrontational, you may get better results. everyone else seems to get favorable responses, but all you do is complain and expect them to overnight YOUR parts

crawleR07 · 07-30-2008, 10:34 PM

ya thats what i said, overnight

07-29-2008, 01:37 PM	#145
Nerve RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,122	I only recently came across the Trail Finder chassis kit on the RC4wd webpage, taken a look at this thread and I'm still interested in the chassis kit as a potential next build. However, I was wondering if these new updated parts would be included with future orders? If so, when would they be included or replaced within the kits? Also, the other build issues that others have come across, is it something w/ the way they built it or is there still small issues w/ the kit that exist? Last edited by Nerve; 07-29-2008 at 03:30 PM.

07-30-2008, 12:56 PM	#155
Orangemeca Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Villemareuil ( France ) Posts: 7	Strange !!!!!!!, i ask for the same question, and respons was : "We will send you those parts next few days, include a new front and rear mounting plate, thanks" ( 07/22/200, so i wait for Last edited by Orangemeca; 07-30-2008 at 12:59 PM.

07-28-2008, 02:56 PM	#142
crawleR07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: F-M Posts: 161	Any of you other guys get these parts yet???

07-29-2008, 05:23 AM	#143
Gene_Sox Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hamburg/Germany Posts: 47	Hello everybody, a few days ago my trail finder kit arrived! Everything is nice, but just two things I would like to note: 1. the frame width is smaller than the leaf spring mount width of my D40 axles. I have to use lots of washers and to bend the frame spring holders to mount the springs. :-( Is this normal? 2. the body mounts do not match my Hilux Body. It seems that I have the "old" ones. But as posted by RC4WD in this thread, they are working already on this issue and will send replacement parts to every trail owner. Besides these findings the rest looks really great! But the first run has to wait a little bit: My newborn son dont want to work on the car.... kind regards Gene

07-29-2008, 05:32 AM	#144
rc4wd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 3,595	Gene_Sox, please send us an email. Along with your order #, we will try to send you the free upgrade parts crawleR07, make sure email us again if you havnt got it We didnt get enough made, we are still working on it to get more available

07-29-2008, 04:12 PM	#146
crawleR07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: F-M Posts: 161	The kit would go together fine if theyd send the replacement parts, ordered my kit in may, got it the end of june, and still don't have the promised replacement parts.....its nice but dont plan on finishing it quickly

07-29-2008, 06:03 PM	#148
toytech Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: saco Posts: 27	i just got my shipping confomation on my kit from rc4wd can't wait. my hilux kit came in a month ago so I've been looking at a finished body and no chassis, I'm hoping not to have as many issues as you guys did with assembly :-( the 11inch wb concerns me my body mesurs at 12 inches? did that work out for you guys? I'd love to see some finished picks.

07-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#149
JEFF THE JET Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ST LOUIS.MO Posts: 441	heres mine

07-29-2008, 06:26 PM	#150
toytech Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: saco Posts: 27	looks awesome! can't wait!

07-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#151
rc4wd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 3,595	Nerve, all truck that are shipped this week will have the latest setup. Making enough chassis is still an issue, so we dont really ship much chassis only yet. Hopefully things will get better within 1-2 weeks.

07-30-2008, 11:47 AM	#154
crawleR07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: F-M Posts: 161	I emailed rc4wd for the replacement parts and they say "you can use the original radio tray just use some spacers." I didn't spend $500 to have to fill the thing full of washers just to make it work right, what a crock.

07-30-2008, 03:26 PM	#156
Gene_Sox Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hamburg/Germany Posts: 47	Hi everybody, I think RC4WD team is doing its best. They are not Tamiya with a big factory for massware. They produce small series of great stuff. Think they got a few machines for making their parts and that need time. And for great handcrafted parts I will wait. So we should not get angry just wait and give them their time. Kind regards Gene

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07-30-2008, 05:09 PM	#157
toytech Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: saco Posts: 27	This is what I am doing while waiting for my chassis to arrive....

07-30-2008, 05:16 PM	#158
crawleR07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: F-M Posts: 161	I don't have a problem waiting for quality parts its just the empty promises that they make on parts and shipping that bothers me, dont tell a customer that you are going to send out these necessary parts in a week or two and not do it. Dont write checks your a$$ cant cash, pretty universal theory. Don't just lie to people to shut them up, all I ask is for an honest response, regardless of the wait time. Great parts doesn't justify crappy service in my opinion

07-30-2008, 10:34 PM	#160
crawleR07 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: F-M Posts: 161	ya thats what i said, overnight

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