17LikesTekno SCT410 Thread
03-16-2013, 10:20 PM
#7082
Me and my Tekno got 1st today at the annual St. Patty's day race at EN Hobbies.....just thought i'd share 
03-16-2013, 10:23 PM
#7083
I am running hw esc and the new hw 4700kv sct motor
03-17-2013, 02:17 AM
#7084
The Tekno was putting down some sick times today at tonight's Saturday club races. As far as I know it was the first ever 14 lap 6 minute main at our track. I was on a 13/6:00-6:01 and got a fast lap that pushed me over. First time I've even turned a sub-26 second lap as well and did it twice.
I've only made two adjustments to this truck from stock. Moved front and rear camber links to the lowest/inner hole, and went up one spring rate in the rear. My buddy went up two and I like the way his felt so I will try that next. Other than that I wouldn't change a single thing.
Thanks Tekno, you've made racing fun all over again. All I have to do is go fast, the truck makes me look like a hero. The harder you push it, the better the truck gets.
I've only made two adjustments to this truck from stock. Moved front and rear camber links to the lowest/inner hole, and went up one spring rate in the rear. My buddy went up two and I like the way his felt so I will try that next. Other than that I wouldn't change a single thing.
Thanks Tekno, you've made racing fun all over again. All I have to do is go fast, the truck makes me look like a hero. The harder you push it, the better the truck gets.
03-17-2013, 05:09 AM
#7085
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Got a quick question (i have ready though the thread, but haven't seen it) - with regards to the droop...
The kit says to measure droop from center to center of the shocks, but the shock mounting locations (angle of the shock) will actually change the amount of droop.
So for example: with the shocks all the way up (outer tower, inner arm), at a 120mm of shock, you will have more arm down travel than if the shock is all the way down (inner tower, outer arm)
Or am i missing something
Any reason we don't measure it similar to TC cars - XXmm over hide height?
(Set ride height - say 25mm, then from there until the tire just starts to lift would be the droop setting)
The kit says to measure droop from center to center of the shocks, but the shock mounting locations (angle of the shock) will actually change the amount of droop.
So for example: with the shocks all the way up (outer tower, inner arm), at a 120mm of shock, you will have more arm down travel than if the shock is all the way down (inner tower, outer arm)
Or am i missing something
Any reason we don't measure it similar to TC cars - XXmm over hide height?
(Set ride height - say 25mm, then from there until the tire just starts to lift would be the droop setting)
03-17-2013, 06:12 AM
#7087
Got a quick question (i have ready though the thread, but haven't seen it) - with regards to the droop...
The kit says to measure droop from center to center of the shocks, but the shock mounting locations (angle of the shock) will actually change the amount of droop.
So for example: with the shocks all the way up (outer tower, inner arm), at a 120mm of shock, you will have more arm down travel than if the shock is all the way down (inner tower, outer arm)
Or am i missing something
Any reason we don't measure it similar to TC cars - XXmm over hide height?
(Set ride height - say 25mm, then from there until the tire just starts to lift would be the droop setting)
The kit says to measure droop from center to center of the shocks, but the shock mounting locations (angle of the shock) will actually change the amount of droop.
So for example: with the shocks all the way up (outer tower, inner arm), at a 120mm of shock, you will have more arm down travel than if the shock is all the way down (inner tower, outer arm)
Or am i missing something
Any reason we don't measure it similar to TC cars - XXmm over hide height?
(Set ride height - say 25mm, then from there until the tire just starts to lift would be the droop setting)
With TC's, you are only measuring 1-3mm over ride height. With SCT's, you can be doubling your distance above ride height, and most ride height gauges don't go that far.
03-17-2013, 06:14 AM
#7089
03-17-2013, 06:32 AM
#7091
So how are we doing at the classic? Anyone have a breakdown?
03-17-2013, 06:34 AM
#7092
Tech Adept
iTrader: (10)
You are missing the effect of the droop screws. Those are what limit down travel, not the length of the shock. Changing mounting locations will not change the droop, unless you are running at full maximum droop, then move the shock mounting location. Never use the length of the shock to limit down travel. Otherwise, you'll be putting a pull and stress on the shock cap and piston every time the truck goes off a jump and the suspension fully extends. Good way to have a shock failure and premature wear on the shock cap eyelet.
With TC's, you are only measuring 1-3mm over ride height. With SCT's, you can be doubling your distance above ride height, and most ride height gauges don't go that far.
With TC's, you are only measuring 1-3mm over ride height. With SCT's, you can be doubling your distance above ride height, and most ride height gauges don't go that far.
Hmmm clarification - based on the length of the shocks we are adjusting the droop screws (to prevent the issue you mention above), but are still setting this based on the length of center to center of the shocks...
So for example the shock has a total travel of 130mm, I install it on the truck (laid down - Inner Tower, Outer Arm) and set the screws so that the shock can only extend to 120mm. Now I change my setup and stand the shock up, if I measure the center to center distance, it will be shorter...
If I readjust the droop screws again, to the 120mm, then the arms/tires will have more down travel than when the shock was laid down.
I guess it is not a big deal if I make sure to note the shock positions along with the shock lengths for droop. With that I guess more upright the less droop (based on shock length) will be needed or we will get more weight transfer...
I can see instances were someone sets up truck and sets droop... records on the setup sheet, then changes position of the shocks and does not update the droop on the sheet, but does update the shock positions...
Then they tear apart truck or someone else duplicates the setup and sets the truck up with the later shock position, then sets the droop... the setups will perform completely different.
03-17-2013, 06:53 AM
#7093
03-17-2013, 07:55 AM
#7095
I understand and totally agree with what you are saying about the stress into the shock caps and eyelets. And not having gauges currently to measure correctly...
Hmmm clarification - based on the length of the shocks we are adjusting the droop screws (to prevent the issue you mention above), but are still setting this based on the length of center to center of the shocks...
So for example the shock has a total travel of 130mm, I install it on the truck (laid down - Inner Tower, Outer Arm) and set the screws so that the shock can only extend to 120mm. Now I change my setup and stand the shock up, if I measure the center to center distance, it will be shorter...
If I readjust the droop screws again, to the 120mm, then the arms/tires will have more down travel than when the shock was laid down.
I guess it is not a big deal if I make sure to note the shock positions along with the shock lengths for droop. With that I guess more upright the less droop (based on shock length) will be needed or we will get more weight transfer...
I can see instances were someone sets up truck and sets droop... records on the setup sheet, then changes position of the shocks and does not update the droop on the sheet, but does update the shock positions...
Then they tear apart truck or someone else duplicates the setup and sets the truck up with the later shock position, then sets the droop... the setups will perform completely different.
Hmmm clarification - based on the length of the shocks we are adjusting the droop screws (to prevent the issue you mention above), but are still setting this based on the length of center to center of the shocks...
So for example the shock has a total travel of 130mm, I install it on the truck (laid down - Inner Tower, Outer Arm) and set the screws so that the shock can only extend to 120mm. Now I change my setup and stand the shock up, if I measure the center to center distance, it will be shorter...
If I readjust the droop screws again, to the 120mm, then the arms/tires will have more down travel than when the shock was laid down.
I guess it is not a big deal if I make sure to note the shock positions along with the shock lengths for droop. With that I guess more upright the less droop (based on shock length) will be needed or we will get more weight transfer...
I can see instances were someone sets up truck and sets droop... records on the setup sheet, then changes position of the shocks and does not update the droop on the sheet, but does update the shock positions...
Then they tear apart truck or someone else duplicates the setup and sets the truck up with the later shock position, then sets the droop... the setups will perform completely different.