ORCA VTC PRO. WHAT A LOAD OF OLD TAT.

[The Chef]

Went to race as always on tuesday evening, and You've guessed it the orca has packed up. Now I know that these things happen, but this is now the second one that I have had in as many weeks. The speed starts cogging, sensor leads have been changed and the controller will not take a program from the card and will nor reset. So it has gone back to the Model shop who was great about it and suggested that I have something else as I'm mildly frustrated.

As sad as it is I really look forward to racing a couple of evenings a week, it is my little escape and time to chill and it is most upsetting when something that is not your fault lets you down. If you smash the car up then thats racing but unreliability is just hard to live with.

Has anyone else had these troubles with the Orca stuff?

[simoncrabb]

To be honest, we've not experienced problems with the ORCA stuff, we love em!!

Though, over the years I've seen pretty much every make of speedo go wrong at some point or other. They're complicated little beasts!

I think you've just had some bad luck, hope you find something you're happy with, what you gonna try next? Speed Passion?

[Dudders]

Bad news tonight buddy, not good its the second one either.

[Chris-S]

Havent had any problems with mine as of yet. Unlike the speed passion I had, 3 laps and it would shut down, wasn't getting hot, sent it back and was told there was nothing wrong with it, not impressed at all.

[Adam F]

Orca stuff is awesome, I run it in both my cars and its been superb.. (as do quite a few others I know)

Mine barely get warm and running Matt O's settings is silky smooth and very quick.. really couldnt be happier with it.

Are you racing at Moto Arena on Tuesdays? If so have a word with some of the team guys.... Is the motor the same one used on both speedo's?

Just make sure its the speedo thats the problem before you swap!!!

[The Chef]

I have to say until the problems I was loving it. Just seems strange that 2 should go in such quick sucsession. I don't know what to do next. I was toying with the idea of the v2 xx LRP TC speedo but am unsure. Do I give orca one last try. If not the speedo what could be the cause? I'm running the team settings. But as I'm sure you all will agree reliability is key to winning or at least to be in with a chance. What to do. The lrp is more money but to be honest i don't care I just want peace of mind.

[InsideLineModels]

It sounds like you've been really unfortunate. I can understand your frustration but it sounds like you've been very unlucky. We've sold a few of these without any returns and I know a lot of drivers running them.

I do know that Answer RC are very good with sorting problems out so if you decide to stick with them I'm sure you'll be happy with the after sales support.

As Simon said, it can happen to any make. What ever you choose to do I hope you have some better luck!

Kev