13LikesTekno NT48 Thread
10-16-2014 | 04:23 PM
#601
It's there to help regulate fuel pressure and also to get rid of the huge length of line wrapping around the buggy tank. It's NOT there for capacity.
As far as tech goes there is a lot more than just fuel capacity to worry about. Better know your weight and bring BOLT on weights. Better know your width and bring the appropriate 0 and 1mm hubs. And for the fuel you better have some idea of your capacity hot/cold and a way to manipulate it. (Hint : that's what the screw mounting hole inside the tank is for.)
Not really sure why this turned so negative
Last edited by JsK; 10-17-2014 at 02:49 PM.
10-17-2014 | 03:41 AM
#602
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,737
extra filter or fuel line isn't going to make the difference in winning and losing. sorry. I don't run an extra filter simply due to the fact that its another mechanical connection that could fail. but there is nothing wrong with doing it.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
10-17-2014 | 08:47 AM
#603
extra filter or fuel line isn't going to make the difference in winning and losing. sorry. I don't run an extra filter simply due to the fact that its another mechanical connection that could fail. but there is nothing wrong with doing it.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
If RC pit stops were to take more than let's say, 10 seconds, then I'd say a good pit strategy and fuel mileage would become very important.
10-17-2014 | 09:44 AM
#604
extra filter or fuel line isn't going to make the difference in winning and losing. sorry. I don't run an extra filter simply due to the fact that its another mechanical connection that could fail. but there is nothing wrong with doing it.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
10-17-2014 | 02:53 PM
#605
extra filter or fuel line isn't going to make the difference in winning and losing. sorry. I don't run an extra filter simply due to the fact that its another mechanical connection that could fail. but there is nothing wrong with doing it.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
I also don't really see where races are won and lost on fuel mileage. In every race I have been too its very seldom the leader never crashes and one crash is a pit stop. I watch Tessman pit 730 almost everywhere he goes. I personally pit at 730 everywhere I race as well. I use Paul Kings advice in that you should pit 2 minutes less than your total runtime. an extra 5cc of fuel in a filter isn't going to take you 2 minutes to the next pit window.
10-21-2014 | 12:10 PM
#607
Can you post a pic of the center diff? Did you say you used Tekno outdrives but everything else is the Serpent diff?
10-21-2014 | 12:38 PM
#608
That's good to hear. I've had 3 race meets with my serpent diff and I have no concerns what so ever of a failure.
10-21-2014 | 05:05 PM
#609
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 76
Yes you have to use tekno out drives.Be sure to shim out drives.Next be sure to shim diff in the mounts,as there will be a lot of front to rear play.Its easy just takes a little time.I didn't take any pictures while I was installing it.sorry.
10-27-2014 | 11:43 AM
#610
I forgot to tighten down the flywheel nut and killed the shoes and collet after only a few runs. I have been out of the Nitro world for awhile and seeing what you guys would recommend for getting a replacement clutch. Should I stick with a Tekno one or go with an aftermarket clutch?
10-27-2014 | 01:43 PM
#611
I forgot to tighten down the flywheel nut and killed the shoes and collet after only a few runs. I have been out of the Nitro world for awhile and seeing what you guys would recommend for getting a replacement clutch. Should I stick with a Tekno one or go with an aftermarket clutch?
10-28-2014 | 06:11 AM
#613
The Tekno ones are great but I tried the Buku clutch this summer and have loved it for its adjustability on the fly (literally) and long wear. Ive had the same clutch adn shoes on my buggy since june and they are still like new. Unfortunately Buku gets some bad reviews but its mainly because of their poor instructions and guys end up not doing it right and melting their clutch. But its fairly simple, you just need to use ONLY a brand new bell that has been used with any other type of clutch and it must be Vented. I use the vented Serpent bells on mine and its great just needs some artful shimming to center to shoes on the usable part of the bell.
Sounds good, thank you for your input. I was thinking about getting some new shoes for the Tekno clutch and getting a Buku to try out. I ordered the clutch last night, today I'll be ordering up a new clutch bell or two and some other parts. Now hopefully it will stay decent out the next couple of weeks so I can get some run time on the clutch for an Indoor Winter series starts up!