Best ESC On The Planet!!!
02-01-2005, 06:01 AM
#16
Do you have a link to that CS Cole?....
i've seent he Keyence Rapida in one of the local racer's cars and it is a sweet ESC. I've also heard good things about the new KO units.
The GTX I look at as a huge marketing FARCE...Novak puts a cute little outline on the box and advertises tellign you just how small and lightweight the ESC is and then mandates that the HUGE capacitor must be used(seriously.the Cap is nearly the same size as the ESC)...false advertising if you ask me...if it is required for operating theunit, then it should be accounted for in the documentaion discussing physical size
I'm currently running a LRP Quantum in my 12th scale, QC2 in one of my TC's, GT7 in the other (never realised how huge it was until I tried to install it) a Cyclone in my F1, and I have a GM SX9 that I use as a backup....
All of them get the job dne admirably...of the ones I run though i'd have to give the nod to LRP based on size and ease of use
i've seent he Keyence Rapida in one of the local racer's cars and it is a sweet ESC. I've also heard good things about the new KO units.
The GTX I look at as a huge marketing FARCE...Novak puts a cute little outline on the box and advertises tellign you just how small and lightweight the ESC is and then mandates that the HUGE capacitor must be used(seriously.the Cap is nearly the same size as the ESC)...false advertising if you ask me...if it is required for operating theunit, then it should be accounted for in the documentaion discussing physical size
I'm currently running a LRP Quantum in my 12th scale, QC2 in one of my TC's, GT7 in the other (never realised how huge it was until I tried to install it) a Cyclone in my F1, and I have a GM SX9 that I use as a backup....
All of them get the job dne admirably...of the ones I run though i'd have to give the nod to LRP based on size and ease of use
02-01-2005, 06:45 AM
#17
As I have said in my other posts I am new to this hobby but just my two cents I was reading the results from the Cleveland Indoor Champs and Eli Ezrow won the Touring Masters class with a Keyence ESC. I would think that is a pretty big race considering the names that were in the mod classes. (Cyrul, Moore, Blackstock, Baker, etc..) The Keyence is one of my choices for my 1/12 Corally SP12M. I just hope it isnt too big can anyone help me on thin one.
Jonathan Sohl
Jonathan Sohl
02-01-2005, 06:46 AM
#18
I have the Rocket max as a backup now, it really is an amazing ESC, I still haven't seen anyone else with it though. Maybe it's just not popular in the US
02-01-2005, 08:03 AM
#19
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
Originally posted by Simon K
You really could do with getting a clue.
Tekin ESC's randomly pack up just as much as the next brand, it's just fortunate that they're open for business again and owners aren't reliant on a private third party to fix them anymore.
For all you know, Keyence speedo's could be winning races all throughout the world...I doubt you'd notice with those enormous blinkers, tunnel vision and rose tinted glasses.
You really could do with getting a clue.
Tekin ESC's randomly pack up just as much as the next brand, it's just fortunate that they're open for business again and owners aren't reliant on a private third party to fix them anymore.
For all you know, Keyence speedo's could be winning races all throughout the world...I doubt you'd notice with those enormous blinkers, tunnel vision and rose tinted glasses.
Get a clue? I'll admit that today's speedos are light, small and are extremely smooth, but that's where it ends. They just don't have a very powerful feel to them like the G-9. If you throw more than 6 or 7 cells or a really hot motor at today's ESCs you'll more than likely toast them. They just can't take the power that I put through them. Of course the G-9 doesn't offer many adjustments, but the last time I checked all you need in racing is throttle and brake. If you can regulate those 2 things with your finger you don't need any more adjustments. Most guys are too wrapped up in how many adjustments they can make with their speedo and think it can make up for being a crappy driver. Wake Up!!!
02-01-2005, 08:28 AM
#20
Tech Master
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Originally posted by 2BAD4ALL
Get a clue? I'll admit that today's speedos are light, small and are extremely smooth, but that's where it ends. They just don't have a very powerful feel to them like the G-9. If you throw more than 6 or 7 cells or a really hot motor at today's ESCs you'll more than likely toast them. They just can't take the power that I put through them. Of course the G-9 doesn't offer many adjustments, but the last time I checked all you need in racing is throttle and brake. If you can regulate those 2 things with your finger you don't need any more adjustments. Most guys are too wrapped up in how many adjustments they can make with their speedo and think it can make up for being a crappy driver. Wake Up!!!
Get a clue? I'll admit that today's speedos are light, small and are extremely smooth, but that's where it ends. They just don't have a very powerful feel to them like the G-9. If you throw more than 6 or 7 cells or a really hot motor at today's ESCs you'll more than likely toast them. They just can't take the power that I put through them. Of course the G-9 doesn't offer many adjustments, but the last time I checked all you need in racing is throttle and brake. If you can regulate those 2 things with your finger you don't need any more adjustments. Most guys are too wrapped up in how many adjustments they can make with their speedo and think it can make up for being a crappy driver. Wake Up!!!
I'm not a crappy driver, but I do like those adjustments and if you want that punchiness you get outta your tekin on a newer one, just read the manual on any of the adjustable speedos and you can get it.
02-01-2005, 09:11 AM
#21
I am liking my Mtroniks Cirrus ESC. So far it is running well for me.
Shan
Shan
02-01-2005, 09:15 AM
#22
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
Originally posted by GroffBall
I raced when tekin was still making BC 100L chargers, there products are bullet proof I will admit that, but No where near as smooth as today's products. I used to use the 411G2 speedos and it never compared to my Old original LRP speedos as far as smoothness etc...
I'm not a crappy driver, but I do like those adjustments and if you want that punchiness you get outta your tekin on a newer one, just read the manual on any of the adjustable speedos and you can get it.
I raced when tekin was still making BC 100L chargers, there products are bullet proof I will admit that, but No where near as smooth as today's products. I used to use the 411G2 speedos and it never compared to my Old original LRP speedos as far as smoothness etc...
I'm not a crappy driver, but I do like those adjustments and if you want that punchiness you get outta your tekin on a newer one, just read the manual on any of the adjustable speedos and you can get it.
02-01-2005, 09:18 AM
#23
Tech Apprentice
I do love Tekin too. The best is my old 410K with the keypad. I have had this thing for like 11 years now. Anyone else have one still?
02-01-2005, 09:24 AM
#24
Originally posted by 2BAD4ALL
Get a clue? I'll admit that today's speedos are light, small and are extremely smooth, but that's where it ends. They just don't have a very powerful feel to them like the G-9. If you throw more than 6 or 7 cells or a really hot motor at today's ESCs you'll more than likely toast them. They just can't take the power that I put through them. Of course the G-9 doesn't offer many adjustments, but the last time I checked all you need in racing is throttle and brake. If you can regulate those 2 things with your finger you don't need any more adjustments. Most guys are too wrapped up in how many adjustments they can make with their speedo and think it can make up for being a crappy driver. Wake Up!!!
Get a clue? I'll admit that today's speedos are light, small and are extremely smooth, but that's where it ends. They just don't have a very powerful feel to them like the G-9. If you throw more than 6 or 7 cells or a really hot motor at today's ESCs you'll more than likely toast them. They just can't take the power that I put through them. Of course the G-9 doesn't offer many adjustments, but the last time I checked all you need in racing is throttle and brake. If you can regulate those 2 things with your finger you don't need any more adjustments. Most guys are too wrapped up in how many adjustments they can make with their speedo and think it can make up for being a crappy driver. Wake Up!!!
I wish everyone would quit whining about the cap on the GTX. Give me a break!!! You need to run a cap just as big on an LRP QC2 or Futaba MC800, IF you want it to be efficient. Same with the GM speedos. The cool thing about Novak is that they include the Cap in the box, rather than selling a $25 "Worlds Upgrade kit" like LRP does.
And as far as Keyence winning a major race...... How about the two most heavily attended races in the US!!! The Snowbirds and The US Indoor Champs.
If you wanna run a Tekin get a G-10+, it's a nice speedo. It weighs a bunch more than the GTX and won't fit in my Pro 4 or my Rev.4 though, so I'll just stick with the GTX. Plus NOBODY can even compare to Novak when it comes to Customer Service.
I've been doing this for almost 20 years, and Novak has been king for d@mn near all of them.
02-01-2005, 10:09 AM
#25
what do you guys think of the hara twister???
J-P
J-P
02-01-2005, 10:41 AM
#26
Tech Apprentice
Originally posted by Joe B
We'll since Keyence is a pretty huge company that specializes in high end medical equipment and laser technology.....many of which devices have been invented by them, and that they have locations in litteraly dozens of countrys.....I wouldn't expect to see as much importance placed on R/C car driver sponsorships,when compared to most of the other companys out there that "only" make products for the R/C industry........
We'll since Keyence is a pretty huge company that specializes in high end medical equipment and laser technology.....many of which devices have been invented by them, and that they have locations in litteraly dozens of countrys.....I wouldn't expect to see as much importance placed on R/C car driver sponsorships,when compared to most of the other companys out there that "only" make products for the R/C industry........
02-01-2005, 10:52 AM
#27
Tech Regular
Lrp Quantum 1 and the KO VFS 2000 are amazing 
Chazz
Chazz
02-01-2005, 10:58 AM
#28
Originally posted by J-P
what do you guys think of the hara twister???
J-P
what do you guys think of the hara twister???
J-P
However, it did win 2 IFMAR titles so that should improve its standings in some people's opinions
Seriously, it looks really nice and if I was in the market for a new speedo, I'd definitely look into that one...besides, Tamiya and that seems to go hand-in-hand
Especially seeing Tamiya just released its "own" high-end speedo that looks suspiciously like the Twister and the KO
02-01-2005, 11:46 AM
#30
Originally posted by 2BAD4ALL
That's what I'm trying to get at. The older Tekin speedos are "nearly" bulletproof, but like you said not as smooth as the newer ones. That's what I like about them, that raw power and punch that you just don't find nowadays. I grew up in r/c using the older ones and I guess just got used to them. My G-9 (U10) is probably 9-10 years old and I'm sure it'll run another 10 years easily. Good luck with the new micro midget speedos. Later!
That's what I'm trying to get at. The older Tekin speedos are "nearly" bulletproof, but like you said not as smooth as the newer ones. That's what I like about them, that raw power and punch that you just don't find nowadays. I grew up in r/c using the older ones and I guess just got used to them. My G-9 (U10) is probably 9-10 years old and I'm sure it'll run another 10 years easily. Good luck with the new micro midget speedos. Later!
as a matter of fact, before lrp, i ran tekin since the 600 model (back in 1989, it think) and yes they were good in there time but you cant compare them to todays speedos. and as reliability running hot mods it cant possibly conpare to todays standard,
my 2 cents from experiance