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badger · 08-18-2008, 04:41 PM

This thread is just a FYI on Stage 3 Racing's business practices. You probably already know what he did to Bonus Line:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124921
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117750

Over the weekend it came to my attention that DNA R/C Products has been in contact with Stage 3 Racing about patent infringement with their blatant copy of DNA's Dig unit.

This is just an informational thread, I am in no way telling you who to support and who not to. I have to say I am very happy with my decision to permanently ban Stage 3 Racing from RCC.

Rockpiledriver · 08-18-2008, 05:01 PM

badger · 08-18-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

BoNuS LiNe · 08-18-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

squared to the third power

billet works · 08-18-2008, 05:17 PM

Thanks Badger, I'm sorry for all the drama this issue caused on the board.

badger · 08-18-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by billet works

Thanks Badger, I'm sorry for all the drama this issue caused on the board.

No need to be sorry at all. I am proud to stand behind RCC's vendors and support you guys anyway I can.

whoodie · 08-18-2008, 06:06 PM

I am very proud to be a member of RCC right now. I saw S3R dig and immediately knew something like this should happen. The S3R guys should be ashamed of themselves producing a basically copied design. Good Job Don protecting your design, that was a very wise business decision. I will continue to be a loyal supporter of this community and support its vendors. Great work guys.

TattooKenny · 08-18-2008, 06:15 PM

Good job guys! I'm glad for one that RCC got involved and took and stand against this type of infringement and two protects us from them. And good for them for protecting their product!

TEDROCKZ · 08-18-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

I am proud to stand behind RCC's vendors and support you guys anyway I can.

Me as well, I'm proud as hell to spend my money with guys(as my anorexic paypal account shows). Never had an issue with any of them as they take pride in thier products and service. Keep it up guys. Double and Triple

nuts5000 · 08-18-2008, 06:41 PM

maybe you should look at stage 3's dig again !
looks like a big improvment to me, something well needeed.
yes at first glance they look the same but it is not.
anybody that makes an enclosed dig unit would almost have to follow the ax-10 case shape..
but this one you use as 1/2 of the case..
and the inside is different, also the end plate..
does not look anything like a blatant copy to me...JMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by badger

This thread is just a FYI on Stage 3 Racing's business practices. You probably already know what he did to Bonus Line:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124921
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117750

Over the weekend it came to my attention that DNA R/C Products has been in contact with Stage 3 Racing about patent infringement with their blatant copy of DNA's Dig unit.

This is just an informational thread, I am in no way telling you who to support and who not to. I have to say I am very happy with my decision to permanently ban Stage 3 Racing from RCC.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 08-18-2008, 06:52 PM

Where can Stage 3 find a patent number at

billet works · 08-18-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

Where can Stage 3 find a patent number at

My attorneys are pulling the info together and I will get it to them.

twistedone · 08-18-2008, 07:02 PM

what is the patent number?
that is supposed to be public knowledge when asked and on all packaging I thought?

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 08-18-2008, 07:05 PM

I was just wondering, thats all. So why can't he just check like the patent office then, to find out that DNA already has a patent on that design.

BILLYGOAT · 08-18-2008, 07:07 PM

Its Not Surprising. Thanks For The Info

TwistedCreations · 08-18-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nuts5000

looks like a big improvment to me, something well needeed.

Something well needed? I have not had one issue from my sons' DNA R/C dig whatsoever. He can have it in the worst bind known to crawlers and it will lock and unlock with no questions asked. If people would not be in such a hurry to slam it in there and would use a little common sense and read the instructions and set their EPA's properly, there would hardly be any problems. When people install the servos on the unit, they need to have the servo horn disconnected from the servo. Turn your EPA's all the way down, then install the horn to where it would be in freewheel. Then slowly adjust it in and out.

Took me all of 30 mins or less to install the unit and set it up

JeremyH · 08-18-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedone

what is the patent number?

Why would you need that number?

eric113 · 08-18-2008, 07:29 PM

I met and talk with Don, He is THE MAN!!! 100% stand up guy and proud to have him as vendor here. I do what I can to support him.

Reflection · 08-18-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyH

Why would you need that number?

Cause he's in bed with S3R.

JeremyH · 08-18-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by raptorman57

Cause he's in bed with S3R.

08-18-2008, 04:41 PM	#1
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	Stage 3 Racing dig unit, potential patent infringement This thread is just a FYI on Stage 3 Racing's business practices. You probably already know what he did to Bonus Line: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124921 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117750 Over the weekend it came to my attention that DNA R/C Products has been in contact with Stage 3 Racing about patent infringement with their blatant copy of DNA's Dig unit. This is just an informational thread, I am in no way telling you who to support and who not to. I have to say I am very happy with my decision to permanently ban Stage 3 Racing from RCC.

08-18-2008, 07:02 PM	#13
twistedone Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden Corral getting Fat Posts: 607	what is the patent number? that is supposed to be public knowledge when asked and on all packaging I thought? Last edited by twistedone; 08-18-2008 at 07:04 PM.

08-18-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
Rockpiledriver I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,027

08-18-2008, 05:17 PM	#5
billet works I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,488	Thanks Badger, I'm sorry for all the drama this issue caused on the board.

08-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#7
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	I am very proud to be a member of RCC right now. I saw S3R dig and immediately knew something like this should happen. The S3R guys should be ashamed of themselves producing a basically copied design. Good Job Don protecting your design, that was a very wise business decision. I will continue to be a loyal supporter of this community and support its vendors. Great work guys.

08-18-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,009	Good job guys! I'm glad for one that RCC got involved and took and stand against this type of infringement and two protects us from them. And good for them for protecting their product!

08-18-2008, 06:52 PM	#11
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	Where can Stage 3 find a patent number at

08-18-2008, 07:05 PM	#14
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	I was just wondering, thats all. So why can't he just check like the patent office then, to find out that DNA already has a patent on that design.

08-18-2008, 07:07 PM	#15
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	Its Not Surprising. Thanks For The Info

08-18-2008, 07:29 PM	#18
eric113 Moderator Rule Breaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 5,970	I met and talk with Don, He is THE MAN!!! 100% stand up guy and proud to have him as vendor here. I do what I can to support him.

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