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    8475 troubles —Robert Seifert
   Hi there Does anybody have troubles with 8475 RC Race buggy? I bought mine last weekend (and built on the airport while waiting to pick up my sister ;). During first test ride was everything fine -- that car really goes nicely even in terrain -- but (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: 8475 troubles —Stephane Simard
     (...) This faq should answer all your questions. (URL) I agree that it's not normal. I personally never had any troubles with my 8475. I suggest you contact Lego (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
    
         Re: 8475 troubles —Robert Seifert
     (...) I didn't know about that page, thanks! (...) Too pity Lego doesn't have a consumer support in Czech rep :( I will write them an e-mail. Robert (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: 8475 troubles —Elroy Davis
     (...) I had trouble with the one that I received for Christmas last year. It worked fine for a couple of days, and then just stopped working. New batteries didn't seem to help. I connected the motors to one of my RCX's, and they worked fine, so it (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: 8475 troubles —John Guerquin
   (...) Hi Robert I've had the 8475 for over a year now, and I've experienced similar problems. So has a friend of mine. From what I understand, this is what happens: The 8475 motors are capable of drawing a very large amount of current - see Philippe (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: 8475 troubles —Kevin L. Clague
   (...) I had similar problems, and guessed it was a current limit problem (I'm an electrical engineer). I went out and bought rechargable nickel metal hydride batteries because they are rechargable and they provide more current. This helped a lot. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
 

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