How long do good rotors generally last? I have this rotors in < 2 years the e-coating is all rusted and start to warp....Disappointed.
1024634
Same here, less than a year and is rusting. Actualy, hasnt even seen a winter yet! Be nice to really find an American made rotor these days and one that doesn't rust.
2265960
yes this is normal. the rotor blades are loose so if you hit something they won't break. once you power it up and they are spinning they will flatten out
306362
Warranty or not, my 1st set lasted 9 Years. I only replaced them because the metal started rusting but the silicone was still fine. I would clean the blades every few months with white vinegar. http://www.silblade.com/Warranty_ep_45.html
2051714
Seeing as I am mechanically inclined, I would try taking it apart to see if it could be fixed and then probably throw it in the garbage. For the price it isn,t worth paying to have it fixed . I bought two with the idea that they might last for a couple of years and then be replaced.
638133
I have two suggestions for you. 1. Remove the plastic rotor. Make sure there isn't any hair wrapped around the post. It's amazing what these things can pick up when flying! 2. Purchase a new rotor because yours might be bent, keeping it from rotating. This happened to us before. You couldn't see the bend but when we replaced it, voila! If you've had this helicopter for awhile, it's possible that it's on its last leg. We have had these for several years and one is finally not turning the back rotor and it can't be fixed. We've gotten our money's worth out of it. However, if it's brand new, return it. Hope this helps! I have two suggestions for you. 1. Remove the plastic rotor. Make sure there isn't any hair wrapped around the post. It's amazing what these things can pick up when flying! 2. Purchase a new rotor because yours might be bent, keeping it from rotating. This happened to us before. You couldn't see the bend but when we replaced it, voila! If you've had this helicopter for awhile, it's possible that it's on its last leg. We have had these for several years and one is finally not turning the back rotor and it can't be fixed. We've gotten our money's worth out of it. However, if it's brand new,... » Read More I have two suggestions for you. 1. Remove the plastic rotor. Make sure there isn't any hair wrapped around the post. It's amazing what these things can pick up when flying! 2. Purchase a new rotor because yours might be bent, keeping it from rotating. This happened to us before. You couldn't see the bend but when we replaced it, voila! If you've had this helicopter for awhile, it's possible that it's on its last leg. We have had these for several years and one is finally not turning the back rotor and it can't be fixed. We've gotten our money's worth out of it. However, if it's brand new, return it. Hope this helps! « Show Less
2018477
Nope! Just mount them and hit with some brake parts cleaner. The light gray will wear off exactly where your pads grip. This way rust is minimal and only where your pads hit the rotor. And of course when you start driving any rust will be worn away.
841092
Love the unit. However my bearing are going as well. I can hear them grinding and only had it a few months.
1868134
Yea man the abec 7 ogs are really good. real fast real clean. They started sputterting and lost spin around 2 months of skating everyday.
894538
My burner coating is starting to wear thin after a year of 3-times-per-week use. I can see what might be rust starting to wear through. A little disappointing.
548607
I've had mine for 16 years! I cook every day and I've never put them in the dishwasher. I am now looking for a replacement. The coating disappeared from the bottom of my favorite used ones..probably had something stick and left on for too many days (scrubbed the heck out of it).... the coating wore out in about 10 years (but I still use.) Still cooks great, but I want some new ones for the non-stick coating.
1143604
I have had mine for over 8 months and still good. I guess it depends on how much you use them. There are good tires.
153183
I've had mine for about 2 months now and it hasn't cracked. It's great for beginners but I highly recommend getting better bearings, I put Bones Reds on mine and it's great. You also are going to want to fix the trucks because they are off center making it so all but one wheel touches the ground. Once you tune it, it's pretty good.
715508
Mine is five years old, and I have used it heavily. The unit itself is holding up fine but I am having some problems with the engine now. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton similar to what you might find on any number of similar products. About the only plastic part on it is the guard over the belt, which is pretty beat up now. All of the structural and functional parts underneath are steel.
403984
You should be able to order it from Amazon. It's easy to fix. And replace the inside rotor blade.
138999
Hi KristinWho is this for? I ask because I am 43 and I have 2 kids, 13 and 10. I bought myself a Traxxas Rustler and love it. Then bought 2 more Rusters off eBay with the velineon motors, much faster and last longer. I bought a Traxxas Bandit for my youngest since its the cheapest and doesn't go too fast. I love them all but they do break and have to be repaired. Parts are very cheap and the repairs are fairly simple.
1165302
After some time riding in them, i noticed they dont last a lot of time. Compared to S9 Greaseballs they are very good, but please, greaseballs are the worst bearings. So, I decided to buy Zealous bearings. They rock, better than these super reds, and they cost 14 dollars. The zealous bearings have an oil the fills in scratches and over time the oil in the scratches hardens and makes a smooth ride. Check 'em out they are so much better than these and to answer your question, it will always stay that way, that happened to me, but maybe my bearings came out wrong.
510346
Sounds like what happened to me. I disassembled the pump with ease and one of the shafts was broken on the rotor. Easy to replace. Good luck.