17LikesTekno SCT410 Thread
07-12-2013, 06:41 PM
What is wrong with the tekno springs? I haven't tried anything else but mine seem to be ok? Just wondering your opinion
07-12-2013, 08:58 PM
Is there something with their molecular structure that Tekno is holding back from us that makes them inferior to Hot Bodies??? Maybe some sort of "Tekno" conspiracy???? Inquiring minds need to know!!!!!
Also, 21 ride height is way too high--you need to cut those springs in half and get her around 10-10.5....
07-12-2013, 10:40 PM
I think he's talking about the spring fade with tekno springs. I've found with stock pink fronts i've lost a little ride height over time with same amount of preload. I'm pretty sure the harder rate tekno springs are fine as the ride height hasn't changed with the red tekno springs i'm using.
07-12-2013, 11:01 PM
Haha I am not a rabid tekno fanboi like some of you, and I will call it like it is (bcholka thanks for your expert tips I will try 10 mm with some 1/8 on road springs next).
I do love my tekno truck but the springs do fade too fast. There's a lot of reports before as well in this same thread.
I have hot bodies, xray, and kyosho springs and none faded as fast as the teknos. Only durango DESC410/DEX210 springs faded faster than teknos in my experience.
Also you can get real low ride heights with 60mm HB front and 68 rears combined with the mugen spring perches so no need to shave off the bottom of the stock pieces, since it might be uneven left to right.
I do love my tekno truck but the springs do fade too fast. There's a lot of reports before as well in this same thread.
I have hot bodies, xray, and kyosho springs and none faded as fast as the teknos. Only durango DESC410/DEX210 springs faded faster than teknos in my experience.
Also you can get real low ride heights with 60mm HB front and 68 rears combined with the mugen spring perches so no need to shave off the bottom of the stock pieces, since it might be uneven left to right.
07-12-2013, 11:56 PM
Tekno Springs feel great. They do just have some fade that's unfortunate for some of us more high end enthusiasts. Kyosho springs and my personal favorite: AE Springs are my choices as they have setups that relate. AND I used to have an RC8.2 =P
07-13-2013, 01:14 AM
Or maybe: They haven't paid attention to a smaller detail such as Spring fade.
Tekno Springs feel great. They do just have some fade that's unfortunate for some of us more high end enthusiasts. Kyosho springs and my personal favorite: AE Springs are my choices as they have setups that relate. AND I used to have an RC8.2 =P
Tekno Springs feel great. They do just have some fade that's unfortunate for some of us more high end enthusiasts. Kyosho springs and my personal favorite: AE Springs are my choices as they have setups that relate. AND I used to have an RC8.2 =P
07-13-2013, 01:47 AM
That's something I never really had trouble with oddly. But I lock mine down indoors and only back it off two turns outdoors. I use an obsene servo though. (JR8917)
07-13-2013, 04:13 AM
I think he's talking about the spring fade with tekno springs. I've found with stock pink fronts i've lost a little ride height over time with same amount of preload. I'm pretty sure the harder rate tekno springs are fine as the ride height hasn't changed with the red tekno springs i'm using.
07-13-2013, 05:16 AM
Or maybe: They haven't paid attention to a smaller detail such as Spring fade.
Tekno Springs feel great. They do just have some fade that's unfortunate for some of us more high end enthusiasts. Kyosho springs and my personal favorite: AE Springs are my choices as they have setups that relate. AND I used to have an RC8.2 =P
Tekno Springs feel great. They do just have some fade that's unfortunate for some of us more high end enthusiasts. Kyosho springs and my personal favorite: AE Springs are my choices as they have setups that relate. AND I used to have an RC8.2 =P
BTW--don't take it personal--just having a little fun and be'in frisky!!
07-13-2013, 05:35 AM
Dig my Tekno, have found no issue with the springs, "nose diving" adjusted with setup according taste, track conditions and driving style, "diff whip" corrected...well...with the proper diff fluid. I want it to nose dive by the way...
Truck has never, ever let me down, not one DNF, never broken a part. Only thing that I've replaced is a $9.00 rear drive shaft due to pin wear. The OWNER shows up on the forum to help/inform his customers. How can one NOT be a fanboi?
muy bueno!!
Now you guys let up on those Fioroni pistons, so I can buy a set huh?
07-13-2013, 06:36 AM
07-13-2013, 08:38 AM
I guess I have reset my ride height a couple if times and have cranked it down more. i'd like to try other springs but I can't find a rear that is equal to the pink. 2.28 most everything else is a bit harder, in the 2.9-3.0 range. The closest Ive seen is the losi red rears at 2.5..
Is there something else out there close that I haven't found yet?
Is there something else out there close that I haven't found yet?
07-13-2013, 08:48 AM
I haven't noticed any spring fade, I did notice a change once the springs were worn in. The thing that is bothering me with the Tekno springs is that they are shedding paint like my 4yr old Labrador Retriever! My most commonly used springs are almost totally bare.
07-13-2013, 10:08 AM
+1 I've I rebuilt my shocks numerous times and haven't moved my collar before or after rebuild and my ride height stays the same.. When I have noticed my ride height gets off its because I need to do a shock oil change due to my oil losing some dampening, I change it and voila, just like it was before, without the collars being turned
Look in your cars service manual. Do anyone see your suspension springs needing to be replaced. Ever. Also when people keep their gun magazines loaded that puts a lot of continuous load on the magazine spring, but these springs never fade. This is a common question on gun forums btw
07-13-2013, 10:50 AM
+2. I'm almost certain spring fade doesn't exist........... Anywhere.
Look in your cars service manual. Do anyone see your suspension springs needing to be replaced. Ever. Also when people keep their gun magazines loaded that puts a lot of continuous load on the magazine spring, but these springs never fade. This is a common question on gun forums btw
Look in your cars service manual. Do anyone see your suspension springs needing to be replaced. Ever. Also when people keep their gun magazines loaded that puts a lot of continuous load on the magazine spring, but these springs never fade. This is a common question on gun forums btw
I have noticed a lot of brand springs will settle a little lower after first few runs and I have to adjust height but not much more fade than that though on Xray and Losi springs