Originally Posted by
mjealey
Hey guys just curious if anybody runs the Tekin RS Pro or everybody runs the RX8? Anybody out there run the Tekin Redline 4.5t motor? Just curious if anybody does and can keep their temps down?
Originally Posted by
losi_racer
i called tekin on this exact issue when i was shopping for electronics. They told me a RS Pro will work but itsnt your best choice, you will have temp issues on the esc and possible cutting out. Also the RX8 is cheaper then the Pro. I also asked about the 540 redlines to the 550 sc motors. he didnt suggest it as the 4x4 are heavy and again would put a lot of stain on the motor and temp issues
Well, I have done it, and it does NOT work. Not with a 550 can 4.5 geared between 14t and 16t on the pinion anyway. It runs for a few laps, thermals, shuts down. Makes for a crappy race day. Randy says if you run a couple caps and a fan on it it will work. I can testify that without those things it does NOT.