New Tekin SC4X Motors
10-17-2010, 08:37 PM
#391
Well, I guess it's a good thing that no big races within 500 miles of me runs ROAR rules then 
If I go any farther than that to race....it will be with a helmet on and not with a toy car
If you are such a ROAR zealot, why are you in this thread...this whole thread is on a line of motors thats also not ROAR approved.....
If I go any farther than that to race....it will be with a helmet on and not with a toy car
If you are such a ROAR zealot, why are you in this thread...this whole thread is on a line of motors thats also not ROAR approved.....
10-17-2010, 08:44 PM
#392
I wouldn't go so far as to say the Tekin is subpar, my 4.5 performs exactly like a 4.5 should. My disappointment was that "so far" the Tekin 4.5 performs exactly like the novak 4.5. I had 1 full race day and spent an extra $35 in pinions trying to get the right gearing. I also played a little with the RX8 settings. It looks to be build very good as well.
In no way am I a novak fanboy, I had my last novak fail after 3 race days. What I hope from the Tekin is it will be a little better quality, which only time will tell if it is. I don't have any intentions of pulling the Tekin from my truck, I'll continue to play with it to see if I can make it better...right now it is performing on par with the novak. I did not see this loss in torque that Ridley speaks of. I suspect he didn't try to gear it up like I did, with the same gearing as the novak, then yes, it is slow. Geared up it really awakens this motor. As I said before, try +4 on the pinion.
I think all Rindley is saying is the Tekin did not live up to the hype.
In no way am I a novak fanboy, I had my last novak fail after 3 race days. What I hope from the Tekin is it will be a little better quality, which only time will tell if it is. I don't have any intentions of pulling the Tekin from my truck, I'll continue to play with it to see if I can make it better...right now it is performing on par with the novak. I did not see this loss in torque that Ridley speaks of. I suspect he didn't try to gear it up like I did, with the same gearing as the novak, then yes, it is slow. Geared up it really awakens this motor. As I said before, try +4 on the pinion.
I think all Rindley is saying is the Tekin did not live up to the hype.
10-17-2010, 08:49 PM
#393
My setup is pretty basic for the most part:
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
10-17-2010, 08:57 PM
#394
My setup is pretty basic for the most part:
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
I didn't do to much timing as I was still playing with gearing. I am also the first in my area to have a Tekin so I didn't have anyone to ask for help. At least I'll have a better answer for the next guy that gets one
Thanks
10-17-2010, 09:28 PM
#397
I had the same motor issue going from a Speed Passion V1 4.5 550 to the Novak 4.5 Ballistic. It never seemed as 'Ballistic' as I was expecting. But I got to thinking, since it was the same wind I should not have expected to much in the performance boost. It been a great motor I can not complain but the name doesn't fit, it's not really ballistic compared to the SP's IMO.
My plan with the Tekin motor is 3S with the 5.5 or 6.5 and the RX8. Not expecting anything spectacular just higher quality builds. And at this point I just want a 550 4wd SC system without cog or letting smoke out of 1/10th electronics. I'm on my 3rd MMP (yes with the external BEC and receiver cap)... When I used the RS Pro with the 550's it was a great thing, hope the RX8 will impress me as much as the little one did.
My plan with the Tekin motor is 3S with the 5.5 or 6.5 and the RX8. Not expecting anything spectacular just higher quality builds. And at this point I just want a 550 4wd SC system without cog or letting smoke out of 1/10th electronics. I'm on my 3rd MMP (yes with the external BEC and receiver cap)... When I used the RS Pro with the 550's it was a great thing, hope the RX8 will impress me as much as the little one did.
10-17-2010, 09:32 PM
#398
I'm using the Rx8 in mine right now. I too will be running this combo a lot more and setting up more gearing guides.
Wow 3.88? That's WAY low for a 1/10 SCT truck....Yeah big pinions will be in order.
How much are those trucks weiging in at ?
Wow 3.88? That's WAY low for a 1/10 SCT truck....Yeah big pinions will be in order.
How much are those trucks weiging in at ?
10-17-2010, 09:39 PM
#399
My setup is pretty basic for the most part:
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
Timing Advance set to 55
Start rpm is at 5k, End at 20k.
I agree that this motor takes more gear than others.
On the Losi do you guys know the internal diff ratio? This will help me give you gearing reccomendations.
Ridley, I get it. You're not impressed. That's fine move on.
The Prez nor I are hear to blow smoke up anyones ass. I'm here to help everyone get the most out of their Tekin products.
If you simply dropped this motor in and expected it to work the same as the others then you'll be dissapointed. The Sc4x needs more gear than the "others."
I still want to know what settings you guys used on the speedo. If you're so knowledgeable you should know that the esc settings can make or break a setup.
10-17-2010, 09:48 PM
#401
Mine weighs in at 6.95 lbs, and with the monster conversion we use .08 pitch pinions, the spur is 52T, we can't change it.
10-17-2010, 09:54 PM
#402
10-17-2010, 10:28 PM
#404
I'd start with a 21, then go to a 23 if that isn't enough.
10-18-2010, 04:39 AM
#405
Any thoughts on gearing with the new SC4X and Slash 4x4? With Novak 550's most people seem to be running 16 or 17T pinions on 2S with the 4.5.
I've got an RX8 and SC4X 5.5T on order and wanted to get some pinions ordered so they'll be ready to go once the motor and ESC arrive.
I've got an RX8 and SC4X 5.5T on order and wanted to get some pinions ordered so they'll be ready to go once the motor and ESC arrive.