2LikesTekno Conversions Thread
04-06-2009, 08:33 AM
#781
Sorry we missed the email, we were at the Silver State Challenge so it may have slipped through. To answer your question, the chassis' are very specific to the vehicles they are made for. I don't think it would be very easy to adapt one to the Kyosho. Anything's possible, but it would be a bit of work. Thanks.
the only things would need to match up correctly are the driveshafts from the center diffs, and the front and rear axles assemblies.
does anyone out there know, or have a measurement for the spacing of the screws for the different chassis. if i had those measurements, i might be able to make the kyosho work on a specific tekno chassis.
04-06-2009, 01:45 PM
#782
Tech Initiate
This question is regarding the center spur placement on the new rc8t v3 conversion. About how far over did you move it?
Also when will it be in stock?
Thanks.
Also when will it be in stock?
Thanks.
. They were made specifically for buggies (a little smaller than a truggy motor).
04-06-2009, 10:54 PM
#789
Tech Initiate
Hi guys I just finished building up my Tekno D8 but found out that my car body doesn't quite fit the chassis.....what should I do?
Thanks....
Thanks....
04-07-2009, 12:02 PM
#791
Tech Initiate
It seems that the car body can well cover the mud guard on the right side but not for the left side. I mean that for the mud guard on the left side I need to use some force to make the body to cover it. From what I understand the battery side (left side) of the chassis is a little bit wider than the right side right? If it is fine can you show me your photos of D8 Tekno conversion so I can make comparison, especially some photos of the bottom side of the car.
Thanks
Thanks
04-07-2009, 12:29 PM
#792
It seems that the car body can well cover the mud guard on the right side but not for the left side. I mean that for the mud guard on the left side I need to use some force to make the body to cover it. From what I understand the battery side (left side) of the chassis is a little bit wider than the right side right? If it is fine can you show me your photos of D8 Tekno conversion so I can make comparison, especially some photos of the bottom side of the car.
Thanks
Thanks
04-07-2009, 01:00 PM
#793
Tech Initiate
Thanks a lot.....
so I can just get it rock n roll
so I can just get it rock n roll
04-07-2009, 01:35 PM
#794
I'll try to answer some of these and Tekno can correct my bad memory about the ones out of my knowledge base.
1. It's 50mm wide x 150 long. And you can cut the rear border off to accommodate longer packs. I did this for a Zippy 190mm long pack, than I ran an extra strap around the long battery pack. Without cutting, you can almost fit a 170mm pack in there, because the packs aren't perfectly squared off at the ends. And thanks to these rounded ends, they still fit the length well. Can't exceed 50mm on the width though. And the height is only limited by what can fit under the body (about 50mm for most batteries) and is different for different bodies.
2. Side impakts have never been an issue in all of our testing. The mud guards are tall and strong enough to keep anything from entering the battery area from the side. And the three strap system keeps the battery WAY more secure than a one strap system (I've run both).
3. No one on our team has run hard case lipo's yet (I think hard case rules should NOT apply to our large batteries, but this is another issue for debate). Tekno can let you know if they fit for sure because he has access to these items to test fit for you. I imagine the 3 strap system will provide the best support for this "stacked" battery configuration though.
4. This one is hard for me because I am currently running a square can motor. However, the fins don't matter if you want to instal them in to the Tekno motor mount. They come in three sizes to accommodate various motor diameters (even the finned ones). Just check your motor for dimensions and get the right mount for that diameter.
5. I have approached and discussed this with many pro's and factory guys. So has Tekno (even more so). I talk to them all whenever I see them at a race (witch can be often here in So Cal.). I get mixed feedback about our segment of the hobby. However when talking to The Drake about what he thought of the future for us and he was surprisingly optimistic. He said he thought nitro would always be around and electric wouldn't replace it, but he knew it was up and coming FAST. He knows it will play a major role in the future of our hobby and so do most of the factory people.
6. Tekno will have to send you pictures of these. He's become quite partial to racing his RC8 prototype conversion and loves the way that car drives.
I hope this helps out!
1. It's 50mm wide x 150 long. And you can cut the rear border off to accommodate longer packs. I did this for a Zippy 190mm long pack, than I ran an extra strap around the long battery pack. Without cutting, you can almost fit a 170mm pack in there, because the packs aren't perfectly squared off at the ends. And thanks to these rounded ends, they still fit the length well. Can't exceed 50mm on the width though. And the height is only limited by what can fit under the body (about 50mm for most batteries) and is different for different bodies.
2. Side impakts have never been an issue in all of our testing. The mud guards are tall and strong enough to keep anything from entering the battery area from the side. And the three strap system keeps the battery WAY more secure than a one strap system (I've run both).
3. No one on our team has run hard case lipo's yet (I think hard case rules should NOT apply to our large batteries, but this is another issue for debate). Tekno can let you know if they fit for sure because he has access to these items to test fit for you. I imagine the 3 strap system will provide the best support for this "stacked" battery configuration though.
4. This one is hard for me because I am currently running a square can motor. However, the fins don't matter if you want to instal them in to the Tekno motor mount. They come in three sizes to accommodate various motor diameters (even the finned ones). Just check your motor for dimensions and get the right mount for that diameter.
5. I have approached and discussed this with many pro's and factory guys. So has Tekno (even more so). I talk to them all whenever I see them at a race (witch can be often here in So Cal.). I get mixed feedback about our segment of the hobby. However when talking to The Drake about what he thought of the future for us and he was surprisingly optimistic. He said he thought nitro would always be around and electric wouldn't replace it, but he knew it was up and coming FAST. He knows it will play a major role in the future of our hobby and so do most of the factory people.
6. Tekno will have to send you pictures of these. He's become quite partial to racing his RC8 prototype conversion and loves the way that car drives.
I hope this helps out!
HEY MAN HOW DID YOU GET THAT BODY TO FIT? I BOUGHT ONE BECAUSE I SAW THIS PIC OF YOURS. IT HITS EVERYWHERE. I CAN REMEDY THE CONTACT WITH THE MMM, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOTOR. I DONT SEE ANY HOLES OR CLIPS IN THE REAR, MAYBE THATS THE KEY. LMK.
04-07-2009, 02:27 PM
#795
HEY MAN HOW DID YOU GET THAT BODY TO FIT? I BOUGHT ONE BECAUSE I SAW THIS PIC OF YOURS. IT HITS EVERYWHERE. I CAN REMEDY THE CONTACT WITH THE MMM, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOTOR. I DONT SEE ANY HOLES OR CLIPS IN THE REAR, MAYBE THATS THE KEY. LMK.
Check out the new Lektron series motors. They have the lowest clearance available. I have one of these installed in my 8ight buggy and the motor sits lower than the center diff.