2LikesTekno RC EB48 Thread
01-04-2013 | 10:22 PM
#4141
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I agree in theory about the get what you pay for price thing stated often, but, that is relative. If the quality is there, paying more doesn't really matter, or else places that sell the Rx8 higher than what you listed would be better lol. Or, another way of saying, if the RX8 can be had for $100 with warranty (and it can) is it now not good as before
For the guy asking about runtime on the tekin's, in general I coudl always get at least 13 minutes no matter conditions on a 5000mah battery with the 2050kv or simila rmotor (2200kv, etc). This ranged from winter cold to summer heat, hard driving with lots of wheel slippage.
For the guy asking about runtime on the tekin's, in general I coudl always get at least 13 minutes no matter conditions on a 5000mah battery with the 2050kv or simila rmotor (2200kv, etc). This ranged from winter cold to summer heat, hard driving with lots of wheel slippage.
I gotta know. Where can you get an RX8 for $100.00? The cheapest I've found is $179.95!!!
Last edited by rcmiket; 01-05-2013 at 07:36 AM.
01-05-2013 | 01:53 AM
#4142
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I agree in theory about the get what you pay for price thing stated often, but, that is relative. If the quality is there, paying more doesn't really matter, or else places that sell the Rx8 higher than what you listed would be better lol. Or, another way of saying, if the RX8 can be had for $100 with warranty (and it can) is it now not good as before
For the guy asking about runtime on the tekin's, in general I coudl always get at least 13 minutes no matter conditions on a 5000mah battery with the 2050kv or simila rmotor (2200kv, etc). This ranged from winter cold to summer heat, hard driving with lots of wheel slippage.
For the guy asking about runtime on the tekin's, in general I coudl always get at least 13 minutes no matter conditions on a 5000mah battery with the 2050kv or simila rmotor (2200kv, etc). This ranged from winter cold to summer heat, hard driving with lots of wheel slippage.
01-05-2013 | 02:43 PM
#4147
Anybody gonna run the viper vtx8 esc? Looks pretty nice and has everything i'm looking for. Not knocking tekin, but i've heard more than a fair share of rx-8's failing from people on here. Weird though as 90% of the people at my track run tekin no problems.
01-05-2013 | 02:59 PM
#4149
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
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01-05-2013 | 03:20 PM
#4150
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From: Brussels, Belgium
Not to go off topic or anything but, the rx8 had problems early on like the mamba monster. The new tekins are very good, I have been running mine for 3 months now not a single problem. I came form castle creation products, and I think the rx8 is the smoothest 1/8th esc out there and has great support and customer service. I will be running tekin from here on out.
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
The RX8 even in its last version isn't the most reliable esc out there, and I'm saying this while owning it and loving all its features and tekin's support. I bought many of them. If your RX8 fails you can always replace it for less than 100$ by contacting tekin. The brand is great when it comes down to customer service.
Best speedo for its features, just not strong enough. I compared it to many other ESC in various conditions
BTW if you think your RX8 is smooth, try a 120A Hobbywing or a MMP (with a BEC). They're smoother..and cheaper too
01-05-2013 | 03:21 PM
#4151
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Not to go off topic or anything but, the rx8 had problems early on like the mamba monster. The new tekins are very good, I have been running mine for 3 months now not a single problem. I came form castle creation products, and I think the rx8 is the smoothest 1/8th esc out there and has great support and customer service. I will be running tekin from here on out.
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
01-05-2013 | 03:54 PM
#4152
From what I experienced since we are talking about ESCs lol, the Speed Passion Silver Arrow V2 was smoother than the RX8 I had. Power was similar, but the SAV2 is a big girl.
The Viper ESC I am interested in, just wish tower carried this brand. I also like the fact that in comparison to other companies, they feel there ESC is worth standing behind with a 1 year warranty like Castle does. I wish SP would do that, but, since their SAV2 is like $70 new with 90 days warranty, was willing to go with it. $200, then I would have to think hard lol.
The Viper ESC I am interested in, just wish tower carried this brand. I also like the fact that in comparison to other companies, they feel there ESC is worth standing behind with a 1 year warranty like Castle does. I wish SP would do that, but, since their SAV2 is like $70 new with 90 days warranty, was willing to go with it. $200, then I would have to think hard lol.
01-05-2013 | 04:11 PM
#4153
Not to go off topic or anything but, the rx8 had problems early on like the mamba monster. The new tekins are very good, I have been running mine for 3 months now not a single problem. I came form castle creation products, and I think the rx8 is the smoothest 1/8th esc out there and has great support and customer service. I will be running tekin from here on out.
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
I will also run an rx8 in my Tekno SCT410 when it comes out.
- Thomas
I've had my tekin rx8 for more than a year and had no issues at all!
01-05-2013 | 05:19 PM
#4155
probably the only thing I thought odd about the new viper but maybe other ESCs are like this, it will only work with Sensored motors. you can't hook up a sensorless motor to it. That is what viper support told me when I asked.