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xlandguy
06-04-2012, 07:22 PM
I am really struggling with this. I would like to hear opionions on Kintec. I myself have not had the best of luck. I originaly ordered parts, as well as my first FE boat, (MC) and was fully charged well over a month ago. I was not at all happy with the "process" or some of the products I recieved. Being that I bought from "the little guy" it seems I was stuck with a lemon at first. This was even confirmed by Kintec. After much , I mean MUCH, frustration, and tinkering/modding I now have a decent running boat. I did not want to send the boat back to Aquacraft, which was my only option other than dealing with the problems myself. Anyway, I still have not recieved my complete order. It has been paid for for well over a month. I email and got a response that it would be soon "give it a few days", that was over 3 weeks ago. Emails sent last week have seen no response yet. I know the guy is busy, but this is NO way to introduce newcomers to FE boating. I almost just said the hell with it, (boats) because of this. But now I am very glad I didnt.

Last thing I want to do is hurt a guys business. This is not for that. But only to discuss, and yes, vent a little to a crowd familiar with this stuff. Thanks.

SirBudman32
06-04-2012, 08:52 PM
I have used Kentec a couple of times with no problems. Jan seems to be a straight shooter. I had 1 order that had parts on back order, but got them the next week even with a free gift. So I would give both Kentec, and Ose. 2 thumbs up.

xlandguy
06-04-2012, 09:01 PM
Right, well that's the general feeling around here I gather. I guess I just had a run of bad luck there.

izcain
06-05-2012, 12:22 AM
Thats to bad that you have not had good luck! I myself have had great luck with them as well. They have always been prompt both getting me the parts I needed and also returning email's that were sent. Maybe try to again to email them?

mtbenjamin77
06-05-2012, 01:03 AM
A friend of mine ordered some parts from kintec just recently and he only received part of the order. the remaining parts are on backorder, It seems the website has been negelected or something. Now my friend cannot get any response from them. Now I myself have had a great experience with kintec.

turbonutt
06-05-2012, 07:23 AM
I have ordered from him twice, the first time he sent the order out with a water pick up back ordered (was only a dollar or so). A few weeks later I emailed him to let me know when it was in and I would order some more stuff to ship with it and it came in the mail the next day before he could get back to me. It probably cost him 5 times what the part was worth to ship it to Canada. The other order was a week late shipping because he was waiting on a part to come in, then made it here within a week. Been good for me.

xlandguy
06-05-2012, 08:11 AM
Seems he is not answering emails at the present time either. I hate this sh$T

silvermansteve
06-05-2012, 08:54 AM
just got an order delivered. prompt and complete as always for me.

xlandguy
06-05-2012, 09:04 AM
I guess I am just on his bad side then. I can't think of any other reason. At this point I don't even think another email is going to do anything. I will just continue to wait for my part that I paid for a month ago.

xlandguy
06-05-2012, 10:41 AM
Hmm, I think someone might have seen this thread and not liked it. But like I said, I don't mean to degrade, only to recount my experience. I just recieved a Paypal refund for the Kintec part in question. I just would like to think that if a guy spent close to $500 with me, and had interest in spending more, I would make a slightly better effort at customer support, that's all.

Diesel6401
06-05-2012, 03:24 PM
Jan has always been a good guy to deal with imho. Him and Steve are the best in the boating world hands down once again JMHO. No business is perfect, but I honestly feel Jan (and Steve) go above and beyond. I myself, will continue to be a loyal ose and kintec fan/supporter. I think your issue sucks, but the fact you got a refund is good business. Try dealing w/ HK or BH on an issue and that will make your head spin. A lot of hobby shops appear out of thin air and although their prices are nice, CS is non existant. Between customers questions, distributors and the occasional complaint I'm sure Jan (and Steve) receive more emails in one day then most of us do in a month. Its hard being on the top and I think ose and kintec do a awesome job standing their ground and battleing the fly-by-night china hobbyshops the seem to grow like weeds...

I wish you luck and hope you stay in this hobby and urge you to give Kintec another try.

Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk 2

Drax21
06-05-2012, 07:16 PM
I agree with Diesel. I have ordered a fair few times from Kintec now. Problems occur now and then but Jan is always quick to sort it out. I usually have my item within 5 days of ordering which is great seeing as I'm in the UK. I always look to Kintec first before buying anywhere else.

carlcisneros
06-05-2012, 07:24 PM
I have ordered from them in the past and have always had good service.
If something was not is stock, they back ordered it and then sent it out as soon as they got it back in stock.
I am very pleased with them.

xlandguy
06-06-2012, 01:31 AM
I wish you luck and hope you stay in this hobby and urge you to give Kintec another try.

Thank you.
I'll stay in this hobby because of how much I loved it the first time I ran my Motley Crew. (lol, make that the 2nd time, 1st time the water jacket gasket was damaged, filled the hatch compartment with water) I had no idea I would find FE boats this entertaining. I like working on mine as much as running it. I've been into trucks/buggys for years. No boats until the MC. So far the frustrations have been plenty, lol. And now I am discovering that finding a place to run is getting much harder. But, these machines are so awesome to me. I am sure that another boat, a "high end" model such as Toysport or Fightercat, maybe a DeltaForce is in the near future for me. I have already purchased a second boat actualy, a used Villian IV that I intend to repaint, restore, and use as a rescue craft.
As for me and Kintec? Probably not.

ron1950
06-06-2012, 04:46 PM
i just ordered something from kintec and its in the mail all ready.....one day service.....i trust em with my money.....

CDN Racer
06-06-2012, 09:20 PM
I have found Kintec to be great and helpful in outfitting my boats. Can't beleve how quick I get my items and I am in Canada !! #1 with me.

joker rc
06-07-2012, 01:52 AM
no worries dealing with jan,,packs and posts orders almost straight away or with in 24 hours , i always get my orders in 10 days i am in Australia.
i will keep buying from kintec no problem

osprey21
06-07-2012, 05:33 AM
Several orders with Jan, no problems to date.

airman66285
06-07-2012, 07:56 AM
Jan at Kintec Racing has been first class for me all the way. I have ordered hundreds of dollars of parts from him and he has delivered 100% of the time. He is also a very nice guy to boot. I just ordered some items last Saturday and they arrived MONDAY from PA. How the heck can he ship so fast?! Have faith, he and Steven at OSE are the very best in the business.

properchopper
06-07-2012, 10:44 AM
Jan always comes through for me. He also supports racing by always coughing up bucks and goodies to sponsor race classes both at Winter Warmups and the FE Nationals. I give him a FIVE STAR rating :thumbup1:

Grimracer
06-07-2012, 03:44 PM
From the MFG side of the fence Jan is a stand up dude.. He is a nice cat and always wants what best for our hobby. One up for Jan!

Grimracer

Doby
06-07-2012, 03:53 PM
Ditto..

Diesel6401
06-07-2012, 04:15 PM
From the MFG side of the fence Jan is a stand up dude.. He is a nice cat and always wants what best for our hobby. One up for Jan!

Grimracer

Good to see you spending more time on the forums as of late. I know AQ keeps you locked inside their "laboratory". :just-kidding:

LarrysDrifter
06-07-2012, 04:26 PM
I hate rc boats.....but Jan has been a good, honest vendor to me when I did have an interest in FE.

electric
06-07-2012, 04:39 PM
I hate rc boats.....but Jan has been a good, honest vendor to me when I did have an interest in FE.

For a guy who hate's rc boats your sure have/had a lot of equipment! chuckle. By the way, the Neu motor I bought from you is now pushing along a whip 40 at crazy speeds...Thanks again..

Grimracer
06-07-2012, 05:02 PM
Good to see you spending more time on the forums as of late. I know AQ keeps you locked inside their "laboratory". :just-kidding:

lol..

Our AquaCraft "black lab" here is a code word "JACK".. it helps when we are talking secret projects.:spy:

If Doby thinks about it he will get it. the rest of you.. Im not so sure about........................:just-kidding:

I could show you a picture of JACK but you would need a frontal lobotomy to continue in life! :laugh:

Grim

Darin Jordan
06-07-2012, 05:25 PM
From the MFG side of the fence Jan is a stand up dude.. He is a nice cat and always wants what best for our hobby. One up for Jan!

Grimracer

Yup! I'm still using the prop balancer he sent me and it is a first class product.

Doby
06-07-2012, 06:37 PM
lol..

Our AquaCraft "black lab" here is a code word "JACK".. it helps when we are talking secret projects.:spy:

If Doby thinks about it he will get it. the rest of you.. Im not so sure about........................:just-kidding:

I could show you a picture of JACK but you would need a frontal lobotomy to continue in life! :laugh:

Grim


:lol::spy::lol:

Basstronics
06-08-2012, 12:25 AM
I have ordered numerous orders from Kintec. Ive had a few back ordered items which I get usually within a week from the first package. Most places if something is out they would hold the order or make you pay separate shipping.

Seems its hard to communicate via email. Usually takes awhile to hear back. I sent my last email on 5/27 inquiring about some parts and havent heard back yet.

Vinlsol
06-08-2012, 09:23 AM
I have had great luck with Jan and Kintec. With my last order over $100 he even included a free gift!

xlandguy
06-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Was the free gift my stuffing tube support bracket? :bounce:

Vinlsol
06-08-2012, 12:11 PM
Was the free gift my stuffing tube support bracket? :bounce:

............. :noidea:

xlandguy
06-08-2012, 12:21 PM
Was the free gift my stuffing tube support bracket? :bounce:


............. :noidea:

It's a joke son! :roflol:

Vinlsol
06-08-2012, 12:34 PM
It's a joke son! :roflol:

I know.......:hug1:

protechrc
06-14-2012, 01:40 PM
Does anyone have Kintec's phone number?
I have a part on B/O and can't get any info from Jan or Steve when I send emails..

Little frustrating..

xlandguy
06-14-2012, 03:02 PM
Does anyone have Kintec's phone number?
I have a part on B/O and can't get any info from Jan or Steve when I send emails..

Little frustrating..

This...... is what I am talking about. Inconsistancy, consistant inconsistancy.

mtbenjamin77
06-14-2012, 03:25 PM
consistant inconsistancy.

??????????

Most of these guys that do this have day jobs and RC boat website is a second priority. Just as it should be. Both jan and Steve. Are good guys and will answer. Asap. I know it frustrating. I ordered parts from FC. Last week never got em. Found out out day before I should had them parts were on backorder. So I changed my order this past sat but it's Thursday day now and still no parts..... patience is THE key virtue.

protechrc
06-14-2012, 04:02 PM
Just heard back from Jan...think we have everything straightened out now.:banana:

Does anyone have Kintec's phone number?
I have a part on B/O and can't get any info from Jan or Steve when I send emails..

Little frustrating..

xlandguy
06-14-2012, 05:39 PM
Good to hear. I do firmly believe that anyone on these forums would be more than a little upset at the whole process I have gone through with my first FE boat. Never before have I had such frustration and remorse over a deal that barely came to $500. I am happy enough with my boat now, and have been busy modding it and making it my own. Love FE boats. In fact, I bought a used one to restore, more problems there, lol.

ron1950
06-16-2012, 07:20 PM
i order from kentec all the time never had a problem at all...btw u can get jan's phone number from your paypal recept next time u need it.....

Flying Scotsman
06-19-2012, 11:31 AM
I have purchased items fom Jan and he is a straight shooter. The original poster may have p*ssed him off with some of his replies...just a thought.

Douggie

srislash
06-19-2012, 11:36 AM
Placed an order on the weekend and it went out Monday,Some have taken a bit but all in all my service has been good.

xlandguy
06-20-2012, 10:31 PM
I have purchased items fom Jan and he is a straight shooter. The original poster may have p*ssed him off with some of his replies...just a thought.

Douggie
And an acurate one I do believe. :blink:

Steven Vaccaro
06-20-2012, 10:51 PM
Does anyone have Kintec's phone number?
I have a part on B/O and can't get any info from Jan or Steve when I send emails..

Little frustrating.. if you mean me, i checked and dont see any emails. my emails are answered several times each bussiness day.

madmorgan
06-21-2012, 08:24 AM
i always get my stuff from kintec in 3 days had atleast 5 or more orders from them no problems here.

02ram4by4
06-21-2012, 07:32 PM
Just ordered a pursuit hatch with no problems got it in 2 days. No Problems here

xlandguy
06-21-2012, 07:54 PM
I have purchased items fom Jan and he is a straight shooter. The original poster may have p*ssed him off with some of his replies...just a thought.Douggie
And an acurate one I do believe. :blink:That's about it. Don't really need anymore Kintec worship here. Got plenty. Lol

Rumdog
06-21-2012, 08:02 PM
Let it go then.
He's obviously a good businessman.

xlandguy
06-25-2012, 10:49 PM
i'm sure you are right. I'll not hold a grudge or anything like that. In fact If I needed anything I would order from Kintec again, why not give it another shot as alot of you have said.

kendt
06-26-2012, 02:18 PM
I also have had only good luck thus far with kintec. My orders are always shipped right away and the last one even arrived with a free hobby knife. I've never gotten anything free from any other suppliers.

Basstronics
06-26-2012, 06:15 PM
My only issue is if I ever have a question it takes a few days to get a reply.

Ive been a good customer without to many questions. This last one was about stock on a few items. Been two days now with no response. About to spend my $$$ elsewhere.

xlandguy
06-26-2012, 06:49 PM
I decided to give this another try. I truly do believe Kintec is a good place to buy FE supplies/parts/boats. Just one of those rare things I had I'm sure. So, Just placed a $100+ order, wouldnt have done it without all the good things said about Kintec here on the forums. If this order works out I will also order a 120 ESC and possibly a Leopard and mount.

Chrisg81983
06-26-2012, 11:19 PM
That's the spirit lol I have only ordered from Jan once or twice, but on the other hand spent more than enough here at OSE. Pretty much everything I buy is from OSE except for a few builds that I went with all European parts. I without a doubt can say steve is one of the best guys I ever delt with, and will back whatever I buy from him. For email responses he usually gets back to me the same day, but if not the next.

xlandguy
06-27-2012, 12:07 AM
well it does seem that Kintec sells a more varied line in alot of cases, than OSE. For instance, I could not find any two part foam for sale on OSE, but Kintec sells it. Well, a member on the forums on OSE does sell it I guess, but not OSE themselves. I would have no problem ordering from OSE when the time comes. In fact, one of the Pursuit Kits that S.V. sells is high on my list of next boats.

Chrisg81983
06-27-2012, 12:20 AM
Well building materials / supplies are about the only thing I really get from other places. I get the two part foam from us composites, and my epoxy is from west systems. The list continues but you get the point that of course we are going to need to buy something from somewhere else at times, but I try to consistently deal with only a handful of vendors that I know are a++

Mel279
07-06-2012, 10:05 PM
hi

I've recently order some stuffs there but for no reason, my payment refunded and they NEVER reply any of my emails..:frusty:

detox
07-06-2012, 10:40 PM
I have allways had good luck with Kintec. Their smaller stainless couplers are much nicer than Octura's. I believe Fightercat also sells the same coupler. I also like Kintecs neat plastic prop box (makes searching for props LOTS easier).


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xlandguy
07-06-2012, 11:46 PM
Well, as I said before, I have given Kintec another try. This time it went without a hitch. Ordered about 12 or so items and got each one without delay. I think that being a very small business, one guy maybe trying to do it all, he's bound to make a mistake once in a while. I've found though that "reminders" sometimes infuriate. But no complaints this time.

joker rc
07-07-2012, 06:45 AM
I had both my monos in the water today hauling the mail with kintec flex,s and parts i have ordered off from jan excellent service , one order was delayed a day or two before jan confirmed the order .i sent a friendly reminder and it was simply a case he was waiting on a order of flex cable ,but luck for me he found a length to complete my order . order was shipped next day ,, top notch service in my book !

JOKERrc

Basstronics
07-07-2012, 08:11 AM
I ordered a variety of smaller items. Shipping ended up costing $15. He must of boxed it all and shipped it next day. I got a $9 and change refund from shipping!

SoutRiverRC also did a shipping refund. This to me is a very honest business practice I like.

b20btec
07-09-2012, 03:36 PM
Hate to say it but it sounds like you're the 1%, I buy stuff from him weekly and he always come through, even when stuff is backordered I get the parts rather quickly.

Fluid
07-09-2012, 04:13 PM
Well, as I said before, I have given Kintec another try. This time it went without a hitch.....I'm glad this order was processed as it should be. I've always had nothing but excellent service, however nobody's perfect.


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Pete32200
07-09-2012, 09:27 PM
Good to hear. I do firmly believe that anyone on these forums would be more than a little upset at the whole process I have gone through with my first FE boat. Never before have I had such frustration and remorse over a deal that barely came to $500. I am happy enough with my boat now, and have been busy modding it and making it my own. Love FE boats. In fact, I bought a used one to restore, more problems there, lol.

Just for clarification was the Problem with Jan at Kintec Racing or was it an Aquacraft issue with the Boat?

Serpents811
07-10-2012, 05:20 PM
Proof here , just ordered something yesterday and got my shipped email today from PayPal

Basstronics
07-10-2012, 05:28 PM
I just got my last order today. It was placed on Thursday 7/5/12

The best part was the shipping refund. Eventhough I bought numerous items they went into the smaller box and got a $9 refund from $15 shipping.

The ONLY other place to do that was southriverrcboats.com A stand up gesture that will SURELY keep me returning.

Davinsta
10-10-2012, 12:36 PM
I recently placed an order with Kintec Racing and all went well.I would recommend this store to anyone!

MAMBA2200
10-10-2012, 12:58 PM
just received an order from kintec always have good luck with my orders but here latley my e mails go unanswered but never had a order issue great in my book:thumbup:

twissted
10-16-2012, 12:43 PM
I sent for the one piece zonda drive shafts and payed for them with paypal on friday and got them on monday. If that isn't fast I don't know what is!
And yes I installed them last night.

carleverett711
10-16-2012, 04:20 PM
I have ZERO problems with Jan I to have ordered the one piece Zonda flex shafts and the stuffing tubes on a Monday and got them Wednesday and when I bought the Zonda it was 1 week from order to my door that included a holiday. He also answers email with in a few hours and is more than willing to give his input on boating setups for me its a big thumbs up!

Nrallen1
10-16-2012, 05:31 PM
Multiple orders, always shipped in reasonable time and they have some of the best hardware!!! Use them!!!

Mike Caruso
10-16-2012, 05:53 PM
Kintec good by me no problems here.

Was the problem the boat operation? Because that is a separate issue.

Mike

bracka69
10-16-2012, 07:35 PM
Same here. Been ordering from Kintecracing now for a while and never had problems. If anything is on back order they always sends me a freebie and rush the back order item to me ASAP. Actually I just place 3 order last week and they were all delivered within 3 days. They a prompt on responding to my emails.

trimarc geico
04-03-2013, 11:06 AM
kintec doesnt know how to set up a boat properly. they sold me a zonda and said not to go over 4s and 5s is blowover territory. a 41 inch cat!!!!!!!!! the batts were in the back of the boat. the escs were on the cg. how stupid. a traxxas servo that lasted 3 runs. they said they had 8 mos of r and d in. in what? tflhobbies built the hull not jan or kent. they assmbled a "bullet proof race boat" on 4s. lol. who powers a 41 inch carbon cat with 4s and sets it up so poorly that its in blowover territory on 5s??!! i revamped the whole boat in 2 hours and it does damm near 70mph on stock props on 6s with the front 40% of the hull not even touchin the water at speed and smooth as glass with a little chop. they didnt want to hear or know about how i blew their set up out of the water no pun intended. anyone can sling parts. im a mechanical engineer. they dont want to learn how to make things work happily together. just slap it together and go. very dumb

IRON-PAWW
04-04-2013, 01:55 AM
Is that 6s with the stock 2075 kv motors? That would have you up around 45k rpm would it not? Just asking is all. I run that boat on 5s and reached 90 km/h briefly by propping up a 5s system. Knew it was pushing it though - and the motors *did* get hot. If the two stock motors can handle a full run on 6s then I'd be interested. Have to admit I'm skeptical though. But hey, I don't know everything. Was considering repowering mine for more lengthy speed runs - but if I don't need to then I'm certainly interested.

Have to agree that the world of rtr boats can be an interesting learning experience. I have no arguments with Kintec.

tlandauer
04-04-2013, 02:29 AM
kintec doesnt know how to set up a boat properly. they sold me a zonda and said not to go over 4s and 5s is blowover territory. a 41 inch cat!!!!!!!!! the batts were in the back of the boat. the escs were on the cg. how stupid. a traxxas servo that lasted 3 runs. they said they had 8 mos of r and d in. in what? tflhobbies built the hull not jan or kent. they assmbled a "bullet proof race boat" on 4s. lol. who powers a 41 inch carbon cat with 4s and sets it up so poorly that its in blowover territory on 5s??!! i revamped the whole boat in 2 hours and it does damm near 70mph on stock props on 6s with the front 40% of the hull not even touchin the water at speed and smooth as glass with a little chop. they didnt want to hear or know about how i blew their set up out of the water no pun intended. anyone can sling parts. im a mechanical engineer. they dont want to learn how to make things work happily together. just slap it together and go. very dumb
You posted two threads regarding your view on Kintec?! man, I thought the thread was shut down already.:doh:
The whole mess on the other thread could have been avoided if you would just offer us potential buyers of this boat with your specific set up/mod. for your 70 mph runs.
I have the Traxxas servo and while it is not a high-end item, it 's been working great, these are not built like Swiss watches so yours went bad after 3 runs, thanks for letting us know and it is good to know perhaps, but don't give Kintec crap for using this product, there is a cost theashold that any merchant needs to consider, would you have purchased this boat if it came with a $150+ servo, two German ESCs and motors, and the whole package cost you 4 or 5 grands or more?! Now that's a high-end boat.

jj2003
04-04-2013, 07:16 AM
Never an issue with Jan at Kintek. Nothing but good service and prompt delivery. Anyone who thinks a stock Zonda is a high end boat hasn't had enough experience with boats. Our job is to tune them to our experience. How many of us have bought a UL-1 or a Miss Geico or a Spartan and just run it flat out without any tweaking or upgrades. I think after trying it and trying to gain more speed require's us to do so. Of course you have to play with it. Funny, my Spartan runs with the batts in the back. My Carbon Fiber 37" Cat runs with the batts in the back. Thats the nature of the setup. My 45" Speedfreak run's with 2 10's batts stuffed in the nose. Again the nature of the setup. It's all dependent on where the other stuff resides. You can bash Kintek all you want but those of us who have dealt with them over the years know better and will continue to do so because we "know". Keep an open mind and an open ear. There's no better place than here to gain your knowledge from. As for bashing Jan and Kintek, I think I would reconsider jumping on another open thread after yours was closed. You may just close the door on yourself and be blackballed like some others have and then all you have is the local HS or a few online shops that don't and wont carry the same line of products like Steve and Jan do. Or you can order from HK and wait weeks for your build products to get here. Just Sayin......

Doby
04-04-2013, 08:59 AM
Here's a link to the Kintec's Web page describing everything in great detail about the boat you bought,,

http://kintecracing.com/Zonda_Cat.html

You said in your other posting that it had no detailed description of the boat or pictures....

capnswanny
04-04-2013, 09:14 AM
I think I'll place my first order with Kintec this weekend, thanks for bringing their website to my attention!
Corey

jj2003
04-04-2013, 09:56 AM
Here's a link to the Kintec's Web page describing everything in great detail about the boat you bought,,

http://kintecracing.com/Zonda_Cat.html

You said in your other posting that it had no detailed description of the boat or pictures....

Don't think you can get any more detailed than that other than posting a build thread:roflol:

Heaving Earth
04-04-2013, 10:07 AM
im a mechanical engineer.

must be a fancy term for auto mechanic or similar.
In your other ridiculous post about Kintec, you were not able to determine the difference between the words "there" and "their" until I corrected you. And now I'm supposed to believe you're an engineer? God help this country if these are the people @engineering anything lol

TristanJones
04-04-2013, 10:54 AM
Cant please everyone....
I've always had good experiences with Kintec so far.


trimarc geico:
Your getting a bit excited about doing f-all work, to a cheap boat, to get it to run with 50% more power than it was intended for......
Seriously... Troll elsewhere.
If you were 1/10th as smart as you say you are you would have never had the problems in the first place.
Surely you have homework to do or something.... :thumbdown:

sanyijr
04-04-2013, 12:14 PM
must be a fancy term for auto mechanic or similar.
In your other ridiculous post about Kintec, you were not able to determine the difference between the words "there" and "their" until I corrected you. And now I'm supposed to believe you're an engineer? God help this country if these are the people @engineering anything lol

Now we are attacking Engineers, LOL? I take offense at that.... (ha ha. Not really :roflol:) My spelling is pretty bad and my typing...worse!, But you need mathmatically things worked out? There would be no complaining... (I am a civil engineer with a degree to boot...)

Anyways... Kintec: I have had no complaints. If Steve is out or doesn't carry an item, Kintec delivers.

Trimarc: I would concede that you may have had a bad or unfortunate build... I would say your expectations might have been a little high as well, but as it is, Kintec is pretty on the up-and-up and unless you are willing to pay LOTS of money for a race ready custom, ALL the RTR boats need tweeks and modifications at the least... I hear your frustration and I have been there.... But my best advice would be to make the best of it and communicate with the guys at Kintec when something is not per what is advertised or up to your expectations. THese guys do not have a huge staff, so you have to be a bit understanding...

With that said: Happy thursday guys. :Praying:

iridebikes247
04-04-2013, 07:29 PM
Jan at Kintec is great, ships thing out very quickly and is on par with Steve here at OSE.

carleverett711
04-07-2013, 05:14 PM
Bought this exact boat off Jan last year only things I have done to it are 2 new one piece flex shafts that I bought from Jan after he let me no they just came in and 43mm L & R aluminum machined props from OSE. Plus some normal adjustments I run 4s 5000s turnigy lipos and the boat runs very nice at speeds of around 40 mph. as for the motors they seem to be pretty good they run cool same for the 2 tunigy 120 esc. The batteries are below the esc and there is little drag and the hull sits fine at full speed about 2/3s of the hull out of the water. This boat is definitely my favorite boat its big beautiful and (FAST ENOUGH FOR ME) plus its easily capable of more speed. When I bought the boat there were 2 setups Jan offered right on his web sight with detailed info on what exactly each setup came with and the price. I bought the boat on a Friday and got it Wednesday pretty quick ship. Well that's all I got:doh:

tlandauer
04-07-2013, 05:33 PM
Bought this exact boat off Jan last year only things I have done to it are 2 new one piece flex shafts that I bought from Jan after he let me no they just came in and 43mm L & R aluminum machined props from OSE. Plus some normal adjustments I run 4s 5000s turnigy lipos and the boat runs very nice at speeds of around 40 mph. as for the motors they seem to be pretty good they run cool same for the 2 tunigy 120 esc. The batteries are below the esc and there is little drag and the hull sits fine at full speed about 2/3s of the hull out of the water. This boat is definitely my favorite boat its big beautiful and (FAST ENOUGH FOR ME) plus its easily capable of more speed. When I bought the boat there were 2 setups Jan offered right on his web sight with detailed info on what exactly each setup came with and the price. I bought the boat on a Friday and got it Wednesday pretty quick ship. Well that's all I got:doh:
:iagree: That is exactly my idea of enjoyable boat experience. So many new guys want to break the sound barrier! :sarcasm1:
I have a question? I never understood the so-called two-piece square end flex , is it simple to change to the one piece shaft Jan sells?

lenny
04-07-2013, 05:46 PM
Should be cake for a pro like you,
Just take off the old and put on the new and grease it up and go.

tlandauer
04-07-2013, 06:01 PM
Should be cake for a pro like you,
Just take off the old and put on the new and grease it up and go.
:o Wish I am better at this, Lenny, you over estimate me, but thanks!

carleverett711
04-08-2013, 07:34 AM
Yes much easier than the 2 piece and it saves time stuffing the tube plus the new one piece is stronger and more true. Jan sells them ready to install they are the exact length I am going out at 9 am to run the Zonda for the first time this year bought my snow tube and I am hoping not to use it.

lenny
04-08-2013, 07:47 AM
Than use your head and do not push it to hard first time out this year,:sinking-guy:
Have fun and no swimming yet.:beerchug:

carleverett711
04-09-2013, 11:21 AM
Well 2 down this year and I'm still dry God Bless Spring Oh bye the way have I told you that I love my Zonda

tlandauer
04-09-2013, 11:55 AM
Yes much easier than the 2 piece and it saves time stuffing the tube plus the new one piece is stronger and more true. Jan sells them ready to install they are the exact length I am going out at 9 am to run the Zonda for the first time this year bought my snow tube and I am hoping not to use it.


Well 2 down this year and I'm still dry God Bless Spring Oh bye the way have I told you that I love my Zonda

:tiphat: That is good to know, and yes, I like the Zonda cat too and enjoy! :banana:

trimarc geico
04-09-2013, 02:13 PM
sorry meant for doby

trimarc geico
04-09-2013, 02:29 PM
doby i did not say their was no description or pics. i said i liked the way the boat looked so obviously their were pics. a couple items were different in the details. dont get it twisted up.

trimarc geico
04-09-2013, 02:34 PM
heaving earth u didnt correct anybody. its called voice messaging. thats what my comp spit out. but of course u knew i was using that.

slingo9
08-20-2017, 12:43 AM
Jan passed away,sat don't know the date. slingo9

Fluid
08-20-2017, 10:29 AM
https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?57749-Kintec-Racing&highlight=Kintec



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