Kingtech...you gotta read this!    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version


MBA Tornado V3
Seller:  Modellbau USA
Details:   $380.00   |  5/11/2013   |  Classified Ad
We will rotate YOUR AD in this spot if you select "Forum Featured" when placing or editing your ad!

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Jets >> Kingtech...you gotta read this!
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Kingtech...you gotta read this! - 12/3/2012 3:08 AM   
kiwijet


 

Posts: 54
Score: 100
Joined: 2/18/2003
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND
Status: offline 		Guys,

I'm not normally one to rave about brands but reading the many who ask here on RCU what a good well supported brand of turbine is to buy decided to share a recent experience with my Kingtech K80.

I purchased the engine new in early 2010 and up until a month ago it had given me some 7.5 hours of faultless running. During the first flight at a jet meeting I had gone to it appeared to develop an idle problem coming into land where the idle stayed well above normal causing a fast approach and landing. On retrieving the aircraft from an overshot landing we noticed the compressor had sustained a rub and the front bearing was in a bad way.

It was obvious that the engine needed service so once home I emailed Barry Hou ( the engine was purchased thru a defunct Australian agent) who advised it best to return direct to factory which I was happy to do this was done on Wednesday Nov 14th and it arrived by DHL at the factory in Taiwan 2 days later.

An email from Chuang (kingtech factory) advised not to worry as the engine was sold by them and they would attend to it immediately and thanked me for purchasing the product.

One week later I was advised a failed combustor weld (early engines were spot welded) had caused heating of the tunnel and subsequent bearing failure and that argon welding is now used and the failure would not repeat...this was on Friday Nov 23rd.

Two weeks after the factory received my engine it arrived back on my doorstep (Nov 30th) totally rebuilt, new front cover with upgraded electronics, new outer case and compressor and would suspect many new internal parts including bearings, and what did it cost me....ZERO not even the return freight! of course it cost me the freight to Taiwan which was quite modest but not another cent....absolutely amazing not to mention hugely appreciated.

So......if you were to ask me to recommend a turbine that is reasonably priced, incredibly well supported and where the customer obviously comes first it would based on my experience have to be KINGTECH TURBINES! and whilst I'm not the first on RCU to say so I think it's important for everyone to hear accolades for a good product. This is not to say other manufacturers aren't as good but the lifetime warrantee Kingtech offer is obviously more than just words.

Thank you Kingtech...will I buy another? you bet!

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Kingtech...you gotta read this! - 12/3/2012 3:49 AM   
Dr Honda



Posts: 1588
Score: 100
Joined: 4/4/2005
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: Latrobe, PA, USA
Status: offline 		It's always good to hear about things like this.

I don't own a KingTech... but if they get that K35 done next spring... I'll be all over it. (or the K-55)


_____________________________

Tony
Owner of A&L Motorsports (formerly ARO Products) Manufacture of custom alloy parts.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to kiwijet)
       Post #: 2

RE: Kingtech...you gotta read this! - 12/3/2012 5:00 AM   
mavrick


 

Posts: 146
Score: 100
Joined: 9/29/2004
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: RockinghamWestern Australia, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		Hi Guys
I think my K80 was the second Kingtech turbine delivered in Aus it now has over 30 hrs on it,it has been back to the factory for a health check and is still as reliable as the first day I started it. I now have a K100/K140 and a K170 they are all so boring to use it's trim up stick up and go flying I couldn't be happier, like Barry in the States Kenny Mollison (Kingtech Australia) here in Australia is 100%
reliable to deal with. If ever you have to be intouch with the factory Wen-Fu always replies the same day.
Cheers
Mav

Hide Signatures

(in reply to kiwijet)
       Post #: 3

RE: Kingtech...you gotta read this! - 12/3/2012 8:38 AM   
kmrcjets


 

Posts: 73
Score: 100
Joined: 5/31/2011
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: brookfieldvictoria, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		and this is how turbine manufacturers should be treating their customers.
mr chuang does not mess customers around. kingtech is all about fixing
any problem a customer has fast and efficiently as does barry in the states
ken
kmrc jets
kingtech turbines australia

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mavrick)
       Post #: 4

RE: Kingtech...you gotta read this! - 12/3/2012 12:22 PM   
extra 300


 

Posts: 918
Score: 100
Joined: 1/21/2004
Last Login: 5/21/2013
From: BeirutBeirut, LEBANON
Status: offline 		Can anyone provide a comparison data between a Kingtech 140 and a Jetcat 140 RX in respect of thrust, fuel consumption and overall weight. I am looking more at experience against the specs advertized by both manufacturers.

Thanks, Regards,

Hide Signatures

(in reply to kmrcjets)
       Post #: 5

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Jets >> Kingtech...you gotta read this!
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.375RCU1