Tekno SCT410 Thread
Tech Regular
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Stock Diff Oil
I was looking to replace the stock diff oil but cannot find it. Is there another oil that is similar or the same?
Tech Rookie
I am going switch my center back to 5k and try again. The small track I run on is very technical since my truck is setup better it may benefit from a lighter center.
Tech Legend
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On a very technical track, I probably would look to see what it is I need for my driving style as well as the conditions present. Do I need more onpower steering, more acceleration, etc. Is it rough, loose, high bite, etc. I also keep in mind other changes to suspension that can be useful too.
I usually use the Xray setup guide to get an ideal on where to go:
http://www.lorrccc.com.au/uploads/hudy_setup.pdf
Here is a quick breakdown on diffs.
DIFF OIL THICKNESS CHARACTERISTICS
Front
Thinner
• Increases steering into corners (off-power)
• If oil is too thin the steering may become inconsistent,
especially it can lose forward traction (and steering)
during acceleration out of corners
Thicker
• Increases stability into corners during braking
• Increases steering on-power at corner exit
Center
Thinner
• Front wheels unload more during acceleration
• Decreases on-power steering (reduces oversteer)
• Easier to drive on rough tracks
• If a high-power engine is used you could waste too much power and sometime “cook” the oil in the center differential because it “overloads”
• More off-power steering
Thicker
• More all-wheel drive effect
• Better acceleration
• Increases on-power steering (reduces understeer)
• Better suited on high-bite, smooth tracks
• Car can be more nervous to drive especially if a high power engine is used - you might need to be smooth on the throttle
Rear
Thinner
• Increases cornering traction
• Increases steering into corner
Thicker
• Decreases rear traction while cornering
• Reduces wheelspin
Tech Regular
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Where do you find Tekno's 5000 wt oil? There is no part number and the first page states that there is a difference from manufacturer to manufacturer. I am comfortable with the stock setup. How do I refill (when I get to that point)?
Tech Champion
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They are slightly different, but nothing dramatic. You can use any of the 5000 diff oils, maybe PT RC racing oil would be the most accurate cst rated oils.
You probably wouldn't notice a difference in all of them other than mugen oil which seems to be a little thicker than most others.
You probably wouldn't notice a difference in all of them other than mugen oil which seems to be a little thicker than most others.
Tech Rookie
I started with ofna silicone diff fluid for tha very reason. At the track I run at they seem to stock several weights from ofna. I found the same thing with shock oil so I started with tlr oils.
Tech Rookie
Cain: Thanks for the link!
Tech Legend
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no prob, I use a combo of that guide and the mark pavadis one, I keep those in my pit box.
I hope the rumors about Tekno having a guide on the way is true.
I hope the rumors about Tekno having a guide on the way is true.
Got some Pro-Line Trencher X tires that I'm unable to get the outside bead to seat on a set of DE Borregos. JConcepts tires no problem, and the Trenchers on Pro-Line Wheels no problem. Not a big deal just thought I'd mention it.
Tech Master
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Is anyone using the Proline EVO SC body? I dont have the paper guide that tells you which dimples to open up for the body mounts. My Tekno is set up to use the same exact mounting points as the Losi SCTE. Anyone have the paper that they can post a pic of? Honestly I'm surprised Proline doesnt have it up on their website. I need it for a race tomorrow. I emailed them a few days ago but still no reply.
Is anyone using the Proline EVO SC body? I dont have the paper guide that tells you which dimples to open up for the body mounts. My Tekno is set up to use the same exact mounting points as the Losi SCTE. Anyone have the paper that they can post a pic of? Honestly I'm surprised Proline doesnt have it up on their website. I need it for a race tomorrow. I emailed them a few days ago but still no reply.
Tech Master
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Does anyone have the sheet they can take a pic of and post for me? That would be much appreciated and I'll award you 1 million internet points. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestions. I dont like to cut the holes for a few reasons, it's a personal preference. Some painters suggest you ream them first others prefer you dont. The ole grease on the body post method is my fall back. Usually Proline includes the sheet that shows you which dimples on the body to ream out for each different vehicle (that's why the dimples are there). My last 3 Proline bodies all had the mounting guide sheets and provided the perfect mounting points, no guessing and no slightly off kiltel mount jobs, 2 Flotek Tundra's and a Flotek Raptor. Unfortunately the sheet got left out with my EVO SC body.
Does anyone have the sheet they can take a pic of and post for me? That would be much appreciated and I'll award you 1 million internet points. Thanks!
Does anyone have the sheet they can take a pic of and post for me? That would be much appreciated and I'll award you 1 million internet points. Thanks!
Tech Regular
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I tried the 19T pinion and the wires got really hot. In fact, the "C" wire disconnected from the ESC during the ride. I guess 18T in my application is best.
Tech Legend
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same driving conditions?