Tekno SCT410 Thread
Carbon fiber driveshaft on these heavy, powerful trucks I think would be a bad idea to save a few grams. No way it would last. My 2cents
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Batteries
So, I have Turnigy Nano-tech 6000mah 65-130C batteries and if I run more then 8-9 minutes they get hot and puff up....
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
Ive had both of those at one point and they work fine, but this is the ultimate driver IMO.
http://www.makitausa.com/en-us/Modul...spx?Name=FD01W
I had a contractor doing some work at my house and he was using one of these. Picked his up and after about 2 min of checking it out I went and ordered one.
http://www.makitausa.com/en-us/Modul...spx?Name=FD01W
I had a contractor doing some work at my house and he was using one of these. Picked his up and after about 2 min of checking it out I went and ordered one.
So, I have Turnigy Nano-tech 6000mah 65-130C batteries and if I run more then 8-9 minutes they get hot and puff up....
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
$65
I can get about 12mins of practice out of them at 3.0v cutoff per cell and have only been in one 10min main with it and made it though, but due to having two short motor wires the end bell of the 4300 came off and I had to coast into the finish line. I'm not sure how the motor was still functioning but can't say for sure if I was losing any punch or not.
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So, I have Turnigy Nano-tech 6000mah 65-130C batteries and if I run more then 8-9 minutes they get hot and puff up....
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
Great price point.
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Thanks guys!
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Ok final question for the day...and it's another totally opinion based one
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
Ok final question for the day...and it's another totally opinion based one
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
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Ok final question for the day...and it's another totally opinion based one
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
If I were to go into Teknorc and order all of the lightened optional parts including CF towers, how much am I really saving on weight? With this weight savings does it make the truck any better? I love the truck because it is a beast, but I know a lighter rig is also less damaging to parts and electronics, let alone improved run times per battery. Thoughts?
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I second that Makita. Well worth the premium over the Ryobi. I had the Ryobi and immediately order the Makita after I used JHautz's Makita one day at the track.
For about $100 bucks you can get the driver and two battery packs on Amazon. The battery lasts about 5 times as long as that Ryobi. With the Ryobi, the battery was good for maybe one complete build on a car. The Makita lasts forever. Plus it charges almost completely in like 30 minutes. You never have to worry about a dead battery. The clutch is also much more fine tuned along with the speed and won't strip the plastic. Finally, it is just a way more comfortable driver.
For about $100 bucks you can get the driver and two battery packs on Amazon. The battery lasts about 5 times as long as that Ryobi. With the Ryobi, the battery was good for maybe one complete build on a car. The Makita lasts forever. Plus it charges almost completely in like 30 minutes. You never have to worry about a dead battery. The clutch is also much more fine tuned along with the speed and won't strip the plastic. Finally, it is just a way more comfortable driver.
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Thanks, I will check it out. I am also interested in the opinion of those who have gone the "light" route to see what their experience has been in the deference between the 2. I also have the CF towers already, well the rear one snapped in half a few weeks ago....my bad :-)
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-TEK...w#.Uh43GT-fUXc
So, I have Turnigy Nano-tech 6000mah 65-130C batteries and if I run more then 8-9 minutes they get hot and puff up....
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.
I want to get away from cheap Asian batteries. However, I also can not spend a fortune on batteries at this time. So, having said all of that :-) and also realizing that this is a heavy truck and I have a wicked strong amp sucking Motor and ESC powering this baby (Gen2 RX8, Pro4 HD 4300) what is a recommendation for an affordable battery that is "race quality" (though I am not)? I am looking to invest in 1-2 batteries, but I am looking at the 100 dollar price point each, or less is better
I'm not looking to run forever, but would like to be able to get in around 10 minutes of practice at a time if possible without becoming "Puff the magic dragon" on the track.