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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Bought the Mercedes C-9 in their half price sale. Radiator mount and radiator it lose. Another small flat piece I have no idea where it goes. I can't see in any picture where the stuff goes. When I bought the GT-40 1/10 same problems. They never got back to me on the GT-40 problems and I didn't push it past a few phone calls. PITA.
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guess im glad I couldnt get on their busted azz website in time to order anything then.
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see what they say today.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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That's too bad. I have 9 Exoto cars in my collection, zero problems.
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
Bought the Mercedes C-9 in their half price sale. Radiator mount and radiator it lose. Another small flat piece I have no idea where it goes. I can't see in any picture where the stuff goes. When I bought the GT-40 1/10 same problems. They never got back to me on the GT-40 problems and I didn't push it past a few phone calls. PITA.
Is it this one? If yes, I'll take some pics to see if it helps. I took advantage of thier half price sale, who needed the original box anyway. Rod


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Is it this one? If yes, I'll take some pics to see if it helps. I took advantage of thier half price sale, who needed the original box anyway. Rod

yes that is it I need to see where the hoses go from the radiator. I also have small flat piece the size of the radiator. Guy said it goes under it. Anyway thanks for the help I appreciate it!
I was tempted on the half price box damaged sale but refrained as I spent enough lately. Then I couldn't resist.

post #7 is the one I got.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2000701
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Does this help? Plus a few for those that wonder about the detail of an Exoto Diecast.














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perfect thanks for all the help! I really appreciate the time you have taken to post all the pictures which is what Exoto should have done.


They just kept saying just shove the hoses underneath the front.
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Here's a couple more:


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That is an amazing diecast
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Originally Posted by Force-1
That's too bad. I have 9 Exoto cars in my collection, zero problems.

I also have several, and although I haven't had any issues with the cars themselves, I have SERIOUS issues with Exoto's marketing methods.
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