My Earthquake 8e/ Backdraft 8e servo lasted a almost a year before I had to replace the servo .......... servos on all RTRs Traxxas HPI and Redcat are just not the best so It should get you for a good while but it is not that strong and slow for my taste. But if you're going to just bash and not do anyreally racing ie dirt track ect...........get the Earthquake 8e.