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Originally Posted by Rumbler (Post 13738793)

Hi,
i've been running a VF8.27 motor on a LRP IX8 esc 3 times and I thought it was getting hot fast. Yesterday, at 3rd practice, I noticed a funny sound coming from the car so I checked and... the VF8 can was broken open :weird: ca 0.8 inches from its rear. I just got it from Amain 3 weeks ago, I feel quite sick I must say :cry:... The track is hard pack with dust, many turns, a few jumps, I'm running 11/48 (final gr 14.44), 4s, car all checked in perfect condition.
I was concerned about the motor temperature, so I sent a message to the tech team at Viper through their contact form, after my 2nd practice 8 days ago (I received a copy on my email address). I never received any reply :confused:.
I saw this problem happened to someone else on this forum: I'd like to know if there's anything I can do about this broken motor? I don't want to misjuge Viper R/C products for that, because I've read very good things about them. I'd rather like to understand what happened and know what to do now! Many thanks to anyone willing to help:nod:
Merry Christmas!

being that the motor is that new and the type of failure that you are claiming I would believe that it will be under warranty. There is a form on www.viper-rc.com under the contact viper section. You will want to fill that out and get it ready with the original receipt.

Looking forward to a great 2015 with my Viper powered Tekno rides! see everyone at the races.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psb95f0324.jpg

Great combination of manufacturers there. I've been a Viper guy for years and I have recently discovered Tekno's products are fantastic.

got my vf4.45 and another 1900 on the way. Viper also told me the motor the vf4 series is not roar approved. anyone knwo if they submitted it to be

Do roar rules really apply for 4x4 sct? Isn't the only vehicle actually roar approved the traxxas slash?

Hmmm yea i just looked VF4s are not on the roar list.

Some have asked how to de-solder the factory joints on the Viper ESC's. I made a quick video on how to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKbA...g4K1gzUY0VvWvQ

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Originally Posted by Jim Hustins (Post 13739572)

Some have asked how to de-solder the factory joints on the Viper ESC's. I made a quick video on how to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKbA...g4K1gzUY0VvWvQ

Awesome!!! What sound kit is in that wraith?

Woohoo. Xmas came early for me. Track showed Fri delivery and it was in my mailbox today! Install and calibration was a breeze just got to get used to the program card and it's functions. Looking forward to 2015!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...pse9if5t7i.jpg

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Originally Posted by Rumbler (Post 13738793)

you're not the first person I heard say they had a viper motor break. a guy at the track sent it back and got bad customer service he claims.

I'm happy with my esc.

Quote:

Hi,
i've been running a VF8.27 motor on a LRP IX8 esc 3 times and I thought it was getting hot fast. Yesterday, at 3rd practice, I noticed a funny sound coming from the car so I checked and... the VF8 can was broken open ca 0.8 inches from its rear. I just got it from Amain 3 weeks ago, I feel quite sick I must say ... The track is hard pack with dust, many turns, a few jumps, I'm running 11/48 (final gr 14.44), 4s, car all checked in perfect condition.
I was concerned about the motor temperature, so I sent a message to the tech team at Viper through their contact form, after my 2nd practice 8 days ago (I received a copy on my email address). I never received any reply .
I saw this problem happened to someone else on this forum: I'd like to know if there's anything I can do about this broken motor? I don't want to misjuge Viper R/C products for that, because I've read very good things about them. I'd rather like to understand what happened and know what to do now! Many thanks to anyone willing to help
Merry Christmas!

If you have the receipt just fill out a RMA form from Viper website and send it back to them, you will receive new motor back in roughly a week!

Now i remember what he said. They want way too much personal info for the rma and he didnt want to provide it. I think he said something about needing bank info

Just fill out what you're comfortable filling out. They'll contact you.

I don't see payment info here though. http://viper-rc.com/contact.php

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Originally Posted by RBraswell (Post 13739622)

Awesome!!! What sound kit is in that wraith?

That's the Team Associated ESS-ONE