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Ron_Prinzen · 03-31-2009, 08:27 PM

There seem to be a few people experiencing radio problems on Sunday, both with Spektrum and with crystals, like myself. Pete Klebert had the same problem as you're describing as well with his Spektrum

imported_JROD · 04-02-2009, 07:48 PM

I have contacted Horizon and let them know of the situation as to mine and others experiences and will be sending them the receivers.
If you have had the same problems contact ther retailer that sold you the product and see if they will send them back for testing, but I suggest you do it yourself as it will get back to you faster. So shoot horizon an email and let them know if you have had problems. They have great customer service.

imported_maverick · 04-03-2009, 04:22 PM

buy Futaba and be done with it!!

imported_superfly · 04-07-2009, 02:56 PM

Well it could be the radio but I've tried two different transmitters and 4 different recievers and its all the same issues. the car just stops and then I loose control of the throttle as it goes into this on off on off routine. Then when I shut the ESC off its back to normal. With my F1 car and a novak/brushed motor combo I've had no issues. For me I'm leaning toward the Sphere as the prob. But to be honest I'm pretty much fed up and I might not be bringing that B4 back to the carpet ever again. In any case I'm dying to try it on dirt to see if it all works well again. Steve Mostacci did give me an idea to try: Shut off the auto-lipo cut off on the sphere. Might be worth a shot. Oh well...keep trying I guess

imported_superfly · 05-15-2009, 09:20 AM

UPDATE

For those that are actually following this thread of issues that i've had with my B4...

Went to Sids last week and ran the B4 all day with ZERO problems. Thats using the same Sphere Competition ESC and the Novak 7.5L motor combo. And the new DX3R radio.

So I'm only left with static as the cause of the ESC going into some strange on off on off uncontrollable fit.

Never did try to disable the auto-lipo cutoff as the car ran perfect all day and to be honest forgot to play with it. But I doubt it would matter on dirt. Maybe if I ever bring this B4 back to carpet I could try to disable the auto-lipo and see if that works. But I doubt it.

So I'm back to where I began...running good on dirt and not at all on carpet. Such a strange problem with that B4...funny cause when I bought it on Ebay it had carpet running on it...I had to clean off all kinds of carpet fluff. maybe thats why the guy sold it. maybe its Cursed!!!!!!

Guest · 05-15-2009, 09:31 AM

I never had a problem with static on carpet with my B4 or T4 or any of my on-roads cars. Must be a curse on your chassis:GRIN:

Guest · 05-25-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOXY923

I never had a problem with static on carpet with my B4 or T4 or any of my on-roads cars. Must be a curse on your chassis:GRIN:

You would actually have to race your car at the track to have problems Foxy.

Funny enough, I had one receiver that would only work in my touring car... once I put it in an offroad car at FC's it would cut out. Sent it back to Horizon and it was fixed.

Guest · 05-26-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckman996

You would actually have to race your car at the track to have problems Foxy.

Well, the 3 times I've ever been out racing I never had a problem

imported_ennio_c · 05-26-2009, 10:18 AM

smart move would be to contact Horizon Hobby, guys.. Some of these are know issue. They will point you in the correct direct..http://www.horizonhobby.com/Support/

03-31-2009, 08:27 PM	#41
Ron_Prinzen RCC Master Contributor I am: Ron P Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton # of RCs: 120 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,244 Total Props: 0	Remove this ad - become a site supporter! There seem to be a few people experiencing radio problems on Sunday, both with Spektrum and with crystals, like myself. Pete Klebert had the same problem as you're describing as well with his Spektrum __________________ Rattlesnake Speedway Vintage r/c car collector Ron Prinzen
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04-02-2009, 07:48 PM	#42
imported_JROD RCC Senior Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 647 Total Props: 0	sr3100 I have contacted Horizon and let them know of the situation as to mine and others experiences and will be sending them the receivers. If you have had the same problems contact ther retailer that sold you the product and see if they will send them back for testing, but I suggest you do it yourself as it will get back to you faster. So shoot horizon an email and let them know if you have had problems. They have great customer service. __________________ XXX MAIN HOBBY HOBBY RACING
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04-07-2009, 02:56 PM	#44
imported_superfly RCC Contributor I am: David Mandl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 268 Total Props: 0	Well it could be the radio but I've tried two different transmitters and 4 different recievers and its all the same issues. the car just stops and then I loose control of the throttle as it goes into this on off on off routine. Then when I shut the ESC off its back to normal. With my F1 car and a novak/brushed motor combo I've had no issues. For me I'm leaning toward the Sphere as the prob. But to be honest I'm pretty much fed up and I might not be bringing that B4 back to the carpet ever again. In any case I'm dying to try it on dirt to see if it all works well again. Steve Mostacci did give me an idea to try: Shut off the auto-lipo cut off on the sphere. Might be worth a shot. Oh well...keep trying I guess __________________ 2006 RC10B4 2006 RC10T4 FactoryTeam 1989 RC10 Graphite 1984 RC10 OldGold Tekin RC10MidEngineConversion Spektrum DX3 SuperBrain989 Mamba 4600 system MaxAmps 5000 Sphere Competition ESC Novak 7.5 L Yuntong 5000
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05-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#45
imported_superfly RCC Contributor I am: David Mandl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 268 Total Props: 0	UPDATE For those that are actually following this thread of issues that i've had with my B4... Went to Sids last week and ran the B4 all day with ZERO problems. Thats using the same Sphere Competition ESC and the Novak 7.5L motor combo. And the new DX3R radio. So I'm only left with static as the cause of the ESC going into some strange on off on off uncontrollable fit. Never did try to disable the auto-lipo cutoff as the car ran perfect all day and to be honest forgot to play with it. But I doubt it would matter on dirt. Maybe if I ever bring this B4 back to carpet I could try to disable the auto-lipo and see if that works. But I doubt it. So I'm back to where I began...running good on dirt and not at all on carpet. Such a strange problem with that B4...funny cause when I bought it on Ebay it had carpet running on it...I had to clean off all kinds of carpet fluff. maybe thats why the guy sold it. maybe its Cursed!!!!!! __________________ 2006 RC10B4 2006 RC10T4 FactoryTeam 1989 RC10 Graphite 1984 RC10 OldGold Tekin RC10MidEngineConversion Spektrum DX3 SuperBrain989 Mamba 4600 system MaxAmps 5000 Sphere Competition ESC Novak 7.5 L Yuntong 5000
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imported_maverick RCC Junior Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 170 Total Props: 0	buy Futaba and be done with it!!
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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	I never had a problem with static on carpet with my B4 or T4 or any of my on-roads cars. Must be a curse on your chassis:GRIN:
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imported_ennio_c Join Date: Mar 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 14 Total Props: 0	smart move would be to contact Horizon Hobby, guys.. Some of these are know issue. They will point you in the correct direct..http://www.horizonhobby.com/Support/
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