SavingThePast
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Finally got to take my Racer2 out for its first spin today. I decided to put the 5.5x10 on it for its maiden voyage. First things first, I am really liking the new machine and am glad I bought it to add with my red racer. I didnt think i liked the new grip when i first held it but I actually am liking it better than my racer. It might help that my racer doesnt have the newer angled handle also. Iron audio is really nice. I love that Makro is working their tails off to come out with some great machines. My only wishes left are the new 2.4ghs wireless headphones and a racer2 only waterproof.
Now, on to my issue though.... I was only hunting about 10 minutes and got a hit. started digging my hole with the sampson shovel and then turned to lay down the r2. I look down and the coil is just flopping around. I hadnt hit it on anything so I was like "what the !!!!". I looked at the area where the ears broke off and check it out...it looks like the plastic was only solid about the last 1/8" at the front and maybe a 1/16" at the rear. The whole inner is shiney black like it never melted together(or maybe air pockets?)when it was poured or however they do it and at the edges you can see the lighter colored stress areas where the ears were actually attached and snapped off. I have to admit, I was a bit irritated at the time. I had to walk back out to my vehicle and get the new stock coil(which did quite well and looks to be much sturdier than the originals) but at least I had brought it so I was t completely out of luck for the day.
anyhow, enough with the rant. I sent Dilek an email already with the photos and am sure they will take care of it but it looks like there are some 5.5x10 coils out there that have some ear issues also.
Now, on to my issue though.... I was only hunting about 10 minutes and got a hit. started digging my hole with the sampson shovel and then turned to lay down the r2. I look down and the coil is just flopping around. I hadnt hit it on anything so I was like "what the !!!!". I looked at the area where the ears broke off and check it out...it looks like the plastic was only solid about the last 1/8" at the front and maybe a 1/16" at the rear. The whole inner is shiney black like it never melted together(or maybe air pockets?)when it was poured or however they do it and at the edges you can see the lighter colored stress areas where the ears were actually attached and snapped off. I have to admit, I was a bit irritated at the time. I had to walk back out to my vehicle and get the new stock coil(which did quite well and looks to be much sturdier than the originals) but at least I had brought it so I was t completely out of luck for the day.
anyhow, enough with the rant. I sent Dilek an email already with the photos and am sure they will take care of it but it looks like there are some 5.5x10 coils out there that have some ear issues also.
