17LikesTekno SCT410 Thread
02-17-2013 | 05:19 PM
#4952
I had this same issue. I figured it was due to my Mac. I ended up just paying with paypal
02-17-2013 | 05:31 PM
#4953
It just the ackerman,I think if they move the stearing link to the back hole it would be better.
02-17-2013 | 05:53 PM
#4954
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I'll make a quick video tonight and he can tell me if that's what he's experiencing
02-17-2013 | 05:58 PM
#4956
02-17-2013 | 06:05 PM
#4957
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,042
Just a quick note regarding Vant and Dirt Cheap.
I know the owners/family of DC/RC personally and would not hesitate to back them 110%.They also operate one of the most popular offroad facilities here in the North East... BarnStormers RC in Chester, NY.
They have a thread in the Racing forums too.
I know the owners/family of DC/RC personally and would not hesitate to back them 110%.They also operate one of the most popular offroad facilities here in the North East... BarnStormers RC in Chester, NY.
They have a thread in the Racing forums too.
02-17-2013 | 06:36 PM
#4958
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 57
When you post a question like that on this forum I don't believe you're going to get an unbiased opinion but here's my best shot at an answer.
I just bought my 410 last week, it won't even arrive until Tuesday,after doing a lot of comparison shopping. Only two other trucks are in the running The Durango and the SCTE 2.0.
The Durango is a fast, great handeling truck but unfortunately it has a reputation for being rather fragile. That's a deal breaker for me. I don't mind spending money to buy a good truck and to get it set up for racing, but I don't want to have to spend big bucks to keep a ton of spares on hand so I can repair it. I hate to DNF a race then have to spend my time between races wrenching like crazy to get the truck repaired for the the next heat. Good truck, but not for me.
The SCTE 2.0 isn't a new truck. Basically it's the same truck with all the features of a $700 hopped up race truck. Smart move on Losi's part. Why try to reinvent the wheel when after market companies and the racers have already shown you what needs to be done to make a ARR truck into a full blown race version. From the videos I've watched it appears that Losi has done a nice job on the version 2.0, but I don't see anything that will make it significantly better than the hopped up versions of the 1.0.
Now the Techno is an all new truck and from all reports Techno has hit a bullseye with their first shot!! The truck is rugged as you might expect since 80% of it's parts come from a 1/8 scale buggy. It handels great. It's light. Techno's support is great. Most importantly it's ready to race right out of the box with the only add on really needed being aluminum hexs availble for less than $20. There are options available, but they aren't required to take it out of the box and win races with it. I'm not sure what more you could expect from a truck kit. I know it hits all my hot buttons and that's why I have one on it's way to me right now.
I just bought my 410 last week, it won't even arrive until Tuesday,after doing a lot of comparison shopping. Only two other trucks are in the running The Durango and the SCTE 2.0.
The Durango is a fast, great handeling truck but unfortunately it has a reputation for being rather fragile. That's a deal breaker for me. I don't mind spending money to buy a good truck and to get it set up for racing, but I don't want to have to spend big bucks to keep a ton of spares on hand so I can repair it. I hate to DNF a race then have to spend my time between races wrenching like crazy to get the truck repaired for the the next heat. Good truck, but not for me.
The SCTE 2.0 isn't a new truck. Basically it's the same truck with all the features of a $700 hopped up race truck. Smart move on Losi's part. Why try to reinvent the wheel when after market companies and the racers have already shown you what needs to be done to make a ARR truck into a full blown race version. From the videos I've watched it appears that Losi has done a nice job on the version 2.0, but I don't see anything that will make it significantly better than the hopped up versions of the 1.0.
Now the Techno is an all new truck and from all reports Techno has hit a bullseye with their first shot!! The truck is rugged as you might expect since 80% of it's parts come from a 1/8 scale buggy. It handels great. It's light. Techno's support is great. Most importantly it's ready to race right out of the box with the only add on really needed being aluminum hexs availble for less than $20. There are options available, but they aren't required to take it out of the box and win races with it. I'm not sure what more you could expect from a truck kit. I know it hits all my hot buttons and that's why I have one on it's way to me right now.
02-17-2013 | 06:38 PM
#4959
Tech Addict
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 583
Pretty sure I know exactly what he's talking about. Both my truck and buggy have it. I've always assumed it was normal. Doesn't seem to effect the car while driving (full lock feels great, when I need it).
I'll make a quick video tonight and he can tell me if that's what he's experiencing
I'll make a quick video tonight and he can tell me if that's what he's experiencing
I do have it setup all stock settings middle hole on Ackerman, exact lengths on camber and steering links. When it gets to that point right before it becomes loose you can feel the slight bind of the steering link at hub on that inner wheel.
I let you know when I see the video.
02-17-2013 | 06:44 PM
#4960
Guys running the nanotech 6600 are you making 6 min races with some warmup laps? Good punch at the end of the race still? Going to be using hw 4000kv 4pole motor. How many mah are you approx pulling etc. Thanks.
02-17-2013 | 06:52 PM
#4961
Tech Adept
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 169
From: Bradenton Fl.
+1
Just a quick note regarding Vant and Dirt Cheap.
I know the owners/family of DC/RC personally and would not hesitate to back them 110%.They also operate one of the most popular offroad facilities here in the North East... BarnStormers RC in Chester, NY.
They have a thread in the Racing forums too.
I know the owners/family of DC/RC personally and would not hesitate to back them 110%.They also operate one of the most popular offroad facilities here in the North East... BarnStormers RC in Chester, NY.
They have a thread in the Racing forums too.
02-17-2013 | 06:57 PM
#4962
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,180
From: VA
well ive been reading a lot on the both of the trucks and it looks like the tekno is my best and cheapest option being that i dont need hop up other then the 12mm aluminum hexes but the losi need alot to get it race worthy like a chassis the TLR tuning kit and lots of other things and mods but this one seems to be the best for racing im not a hardcore racer but i do race and having the best helps. So im going with this one and from what i read its built like a tank just look ant the a arms they are 1 solid piece of plastic with 16mm shock tuning is infinite and the same swaybar front and rear is great for ease of tuning. im getting this beast as for a motor might go with the viper 4500kv 550 4 pole combo but use a mamba max pro esc running on 2s and what gearing would you guys recommend for this motor in this truck?
02-17-2013 | 07:00 PM
#4964
i'm running SMC 6500's and they have plenty of punch after 6 mins. i burn about 600-650mah per minute (at the end of a 5 min qual with some warmup laps, i'm putting 3000-3200 mah back in).
02-17-2013 | 07:02 PM
#4965
My calculations come up with 32.89mph on 2s with that motor and sc tires. But that depends a lot on the quality of your batteries. I think 16 would probably work fine but for my way of driving I'd go with a 17t pinion.