Stage 3 Racing Dig Unit Up Close

[RPP Hobby]

First off I would like to Thank Dave from Stage 3 Racing for sending me this unit to check out.


I want to get everyones input on this dig unit and the possibility of us carrying it.


The only issue I found so far was I wanted to put this in a SWX chassis and with the servo mount setting the servo where it is, made it to wide over all to fit between the side plates. It fits perfectly in the stock AX10 chasis. I have not ran it in my truck as of yet, I will say everything seems butter smooth by hand. I hope to get my truck finished up and give it a good run


The cogs are made from steel is the # thing like with this unit

Complete printed instructions included. Very clear with pictures.

All Parts laid out,




I have used a motor plate provided by Joe at East End Machining! Look at the quality of his work
















I did forget to show this bottom shot, A key feature of the dig is the added holes for forward mounting of the entire transmission.




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[Racer4Life]

What stock parts for the AX-10 did you have to use?

What would be the cost if you were to carry it?

Shame the servo sticks so far out the back.

[corkysk8]

You stated that the cogs are made of steel. Are the outputs shafts also steel. Looks like it will increase strenght of tranny. I like that you could service it by taking the back plate off.

[jetboat]

here is the biggest concern I would have:
http://rccrawler.com/forum/showthrea...t=stage+racing

[LetsHandleit]

I would vote to carry it, but you may have a problem with DNA due to you selling their products. It is a very nice unit from the pictures and hopefully does not have some of the problems the DNA has.

[RPP Hobby]

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

What stock parts for the AX-10 did you have to use?

What would be the cost if you were to carry it?

Shame the servo sticks so far out the back.

The servo actually goes to the front. I have not gotten into the costing of these yet.

[RPP Hobby]

Originally Posted by corkysk8

You stated that the cogs are made of steel. Are the outputs shafts also steel. Looks like it will increase strenght of tranny. I like that you could service it by taking the back plate off.

It comes with 1 steel output provided by them. Then the other side uses a stock output.

[RPP Hobby]

Originally Posted by jetboat

here is the biggest concern I would have:
http://rccrawler.com/forum/showthrea...t=stage+racing

Yes I agree

[RPP Hobby]

Originally Posted by LetsHandleit

I would vote to carry it, but you may have a problem with DNA due to you selling their products. It is a very nice unit from the pictures and hopefully does not have some of the problems the DNA has.

DNA is definatly one of my concerns. Solomon has been great to me always trying to make things right.

My issue is I have had many customers that have had problems with their digs.

DNA is always their to send out replacement parts when something is defective or wrong.

Unfortuanlty these downfalls are a reflection on my company as I am the one selling them to the customer. I am the one who takes the phone call from the upset customer with the problem, spending time to make sure they are happy and taken care of, sometimes taking back a return and refunding $

Bottom line for me is I am just trying to get my customers the best product that will not leave them having to phone or Email me with a problem. Not to say at this point Stage 3 is the answer, just looking for options.

[renoirbud]

You should make the product available.

If DNA has a problem with S3R then I am sure that they would take it up with them, and not let their feelings towards S3R effect their dealings with you. If customers feel that S3R has copied DNA or DNA makes a better product, I am certain they will not buy copied dig.

I really do not think that any of this is your battle, you should just offer as many choices as possible to your customer.

Also, thank you for the excellent service you provide.

[rctrav27]

Originally Posted by renoirbud

You should make the product available.

If DNA has a problem with S3R then I am sure that they would take it up with them, and not let their feelings towards S3R effect their dealings with you. If customers feel that S3R has copied DNA or DNA makes a better product, I am certain they will not buy copied dig.

I really do not think that any of this is your battle, you should just offer as many choices as possible to your customer.

Also, thank you for the excellent service you provide.

X2

[RPP Hobby]

Originally Posted by rctrav27

X2

Thank you both

[928darwin]

Carry it. I will pick one up.

[miniwheeler]

Looks like a better unit than the DNA

[BigSki]

I can see where S3R has copied some of DNA's design, but I can also see where they have improved upon the design. Steel internals are a step in the right direction, having 5 lugs engaging instead of 4 means quicker engagemnet.

There are more individual parts, which could mean easier replacement of worn pieces, but it could also mean more possibilties of badly machined parts not fitting together.

I say get in a few, and send them to the guys who typically destroy stuff because they are aggresive and they play hard. See how well the parts hold up before the paying masses become the test bed for the unit.

[irok]

It's a nice lookin' unit no question, but i'm sure the DNA's new "customer demanded" HD upgrades will solve most of the issues,also with the new adjustable servo brk. on the way,they should still be your best selling dig.
I do agree there is always room for competition but not at the cost of ripping off others idea's...then again how long do we wait for kinks and bugs to be worked out when another can see the issues and takes care of them in a 'redesigned' idea.It's all part of business in this world,legal or not.If ya got room on your shelf and the price is right give em a try but lets get some into hardcore testing before we flood the place with more problems.
I'll be happy as hell when my DNA is back together by ther way..

[hellbentrodder]

Originally Posted by renoirbud

you should make the product available.

If dna has a problem with s3r then i am sure that they would take it up with them, and not let their feelings towards s3r effect their dealings with you. If customers feel that s3r has copied dna or dna makes a better product, i am certain they will not buy copied dig.

I really do not think that any of this is your battle, you should just offer as many choices as possible to your customer.

Also, thank you for the excellent service you provide.

x3.

[TEDROCKZ]

Would love to try one. Being Rpp is willing to try them. I would like to do a comparison between the two. All politics aside the S3 is a good looking unit.

[tjb]

Originally Posted by jetboat

here is the biggest concern I would have:
http://rccrawler.com/forum/showthrea...t=stage+racing

Likewise....

Originally Posted by Rpp Hobby

Bottom line for me is I am just trying to get my customers the best product that will not leave them having to phone or Email me with a problem. Not to say at this point Stage 3 is the answer, just looking for options.

This should be the key reason, options are just what they are OPTIONS. Corey you have a top notch store and rep on here. For one it's a class act to ask first. Sell it, just because you offer it, does not require everyone on here to purchase that unit.
The one's who have a problem, or don't understand what options are will avoid it, others will buy. Simple as that...

[4xFord]

Originally Posted by renoirbud

You should make the product available.

If DNA has a problem with S3R then I am sure that they would take it up with them, and not let their feelings towards S3R effect their dealings with you. If customers feel that S3R has copied DNA or DNA makes a better product, I am certain they will not buy copied dig.

I really do not think that any of this is your battle, you should just offer as many choices as possible to your customer.

Also, thank you for the excellent service you provide.

I agree. It looks like a very nice product.