Why Not Tekin
08-21-2010, 07:15 AM
#46
The ESC wars never end
This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.
Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
08-21-2010, 04:06 PM
#47
The tekin products are true race bread esc's. i loved my rs when i had it. running the hobbywing xerun 60A this year due to bugdet. an esc that can keep up with the big brands for $80 dollars? yep im in 
08-21-2010, 04:09 PM
#48
I just got in with a 120A myself. $155 for ESC 5.5 motor and LCD program box.
08-21-2010, 04:12 PM
#49
The ESC wars never end This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.
Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
08-21-2010, 04:22 PM
#50
The ESC wars never end This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.
Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
This topic has been discussed a million times over. People are so obsessed with the IDEA of going fast but in reality don't have the skills. So why spends hundreds of dollars on electronics when your real focus should be practicing first. Even if your getting back into racing. You can always sell off and upgrade. Look at the forsale section. People are always saying" I used this for 3 mins and decided to change brands" or something to that effect. ESC brands are so "trendy" your bound to get a great deal somewhere.Racers look to the fast guys to see what their using to base what they are going to buy "so and so uses this it must be good", not realizing that they practice all the time and have been doing it for years.
The OP does have skills. He got out when it wasn't fun anymore. He's been at the track and asked for opinions. We gave him OUR opinions and now he's asking for yours. If he was trying to be trendy or follow the leader, he would have just bought the Tekin and been done with it.
08-21-2010, 06:08 PM
#51
Thanks Tony, you know I like using different equipment, Losi XXXS, FTTC4, Hot Bodies Cyclone, but I can't find a reason and no one has given me a reason not to buy a Tekin.
08-21-2010, 06:21 PM
#54
1.They're cheaper systems that produce the same results.
2. If you do not have access to a lap top, updating can be a PITA.
3. Not a spec class esc, depending on where you race.
4. You will never get close to what you pay for if you decide to sell it. Big loss.
5. Red in colour.
6. Once your wife or girlfriend finds out how much you paid for it you will never hear the end of it.
7. Constant updating will last only so long before they release another esc, which will probably be in the Calandra range.
8. You will hate it after your first loss to another cheaper brand esc.
9. Poor led configuration.
10. Crappy cap.
08-21-2010, 07:11 PM
#55
Ok. Reason not to buy a Tekin.
1.They're cheaper systems that produce the same results.
No, there are cheaper systems that come close.
2. If you do not have access to a lap top, updating can be a PITA.
There are MANY MANY drivers at my club who use an RS, who don't bring laptops, and do just fine. Why? because those of us with laptops love to help. I update / change settings on multiple people's ESCs every race weekend. This isn't a reason to not buy one.
3. Not a spec class esc, depending on where you race.
This has nothing to do with the performace of the ESC. if your club specs ONE model ESC, then every single model BUT that one wont work for you. This is a pointless bullet.
4. You will never get close to what you pay for if you decide to sell it. Big loss.
100% wrong. The Tekin RS holds GREAT resale value. Just go look at the for sale forums.
5. Red in colour.
Yeah, its red and black. This is a reason to not buy one?
6. Once your wife or girlfriend finds out how much you paid for it you will never hear the end of it.
7. Constant updating will last only so long before they release another esc, which will probably be in the Calandra range.
This is a disadvantage in comparrison to those companies that release a new model ever 6 months?
8. You will hate it after your first loss to another cheaper brand esc.
Yep.. whenever I lose a race, the first thing I do is blame my ESC, and then hate it.
9. Poor led configuration.
The LEDs are fine
10. Crappy cap.
The cap was chosen specifically for the RS for its discharge characteristics and works perfectly. It's small and inconspicuous.
1.They're cheaper systems that produce the same results.
No, there are cheaper systems that come close.
2. If you do not have access to a lap top, updating can be a PITA.
There are MANY MANY drivers at my club who use an RS, who don't bring laptops, and do just fine. Why? because those of us with laptops love to help. I update / change settings on multiple people's ESCs every race weekend. This isn't a reason to not buy one.
3. Not a spec class esc, depending on where you race.
This has nothing to do with the performace of the ESC. if your club specs ONE model ESC, then every single model BUT that one wont work for you. This is a pointless bullet.
4. You will never get close to what you pay for if you decide to sell it. Big loss.
100% wrong. The Tekin RS holds GREAT resale value. Just go look at the for sale forums.
5. Red in colour.
Yeah, its red and black. This is a reason to not buy one?
6. Once your wife or girlfriend finds out how much you paid for it you will never hear the end of it.
7. Constant updating will last only so long before they release another esc, which will probably be in the Calandra range.
This is a disadvantage in comparrison to those companies that release a new model ever 6 months?
8. You will hate it after your first loss to another cheaper brand esc.
Yep.. whenever I lose a race, the first thing I do is blame my ESC, and then hate it.
9. Poor led configuration.
The LEDs are fine
10. Crappy cap.
The cap was chosen specifically for the RS for its discharge characteristics and works perfectly. It's small and inconspicuous.
08-21-2010, 07:50 PM
#58
I heard something the other day, "happy wife, happy life".......still agreeing with that!
08-21-2010, 11:17 PM
#60
Ok this is a great thread ill have a crack!
I bought an RS then after say 2 meetings reverse polarity'd it... gone...
So i bought a HobbyWing XERun 120a to tide me over (With program card) until the tekin came back from the USA (Which cost $79 plus postage US, for a new replacement unit!).
Since i had a new in packet RS and the Hotwire i sold it... and got near new money for it.
I stuck with the hobbyiwing because its bulletproof (Some experiments proved this) and its a lot easier to set up.
In saying that i believe the tekin with the new software has an advantage... it has a lot more down low (From racing others) and is smaller then the XErun
I have since bought an Xtreme stock (Hobbywing)
They are just so cheap and simple... but its up to you. If you dont mind the work i believe it will pay off (the Tekin).
Oh, and i dont think the Tekin has more top end.
And as said dont get the combo, go with something like a Duo2 or speed passion V3 in the motor department...
I bought an RS then after say 2 meetings reverse polarity'd it... gone...
So i bought a HobbyWing XERun 120a to tide me over (With program card) until the tekin came back from the USA (Which cost $79 plus postage US, for a new replacement unit!).
Since i had a new in packet RS and the Hotwire i sold it... and got near new money for it.
I stuck with the hobbyiwing because its bulletproof (Some experiments proved this
) and its a lot easier to set up.In saying that i believe the tekin with the new software has an advantage... it has a lot more down low (From racing others) and is smaller then the XErun
I have since bought an Xtreme stock (Hobbywing)
They are just so cheap and simple... but its up to you. If you dont mind the work i believe it will pay off (the Tekin).
Oh, and i dont think the Tekin has more top end.
And as said dont get the combo, go with something like a Duo2 or speed passion V3 in the motor department...