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Old 12-24-2014 | 02:07 PM
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If the Gen2 RS is 120 amps, then that is more than plenty to power a 6.5 motor. It must be the lack of a fan, so I am wondering if anyone has added one, and did they use the switch wires to run it?
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Old 12-24-2014 | 08:36 PM
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The esc doesn't have a heat sink to be cooled by a fan and so adding one probably wouldn't make much difference. Besides I didn't think the gen 2 is 120a more like 90a. I certainly can't find anything written down by Tekin which confirms this...
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Old 12-24-2014 | 09:23 PM
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It can handle 6.5s just fine in something light like a 1/12th. Something heavier like an offroad car or even a TC is really pushing it.
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Old 12-25-2014 | 06:46 AM
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I wish someone would make an aftermarket heat sink for these and a fan kit. I heard they are 120 amps, so they only need the heat sink and fan.
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Old 12-25-2014 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by platgof
I wish someone would make an aftermarket heat sink for these and a fan kit. I heard they are 120 amps, so they only need the heat sink and fan.
if you need more from the tekin line, they do have the rsx. Essentially just a beefed up rs with a fan.

the thing with the rs, is that it is small. add an internal/external heat sink and a fan and it will really loose that good feature.
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Old 12-25-2014 | 06:30 PM
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I love the fact my Rs gen 2 fits under the battery strap in my rear motor Serpent Spyder buggy. At a glance you can't even see it! Runs 7.5t in that and never has thermaled.
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I'm not happy that both cases of my RS Gen2's are cracking like crazy for some reason. They are sill holding together, just cracked like a renaissance oil painting.
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Old 12-26-2014 | 01:58 PM
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I'm not happy that both cases of my RS Gen2's are cracking like crazy for some reason. They are sill holding together, just cracked like a renaissance oil painting.
Strange... Both of mine are still perfect with hundreds of runs on them in 2wd buggy. Do you clean them/the car with any solvent based products that could make the plastic brittle? Just I've been there and done it myself...
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I'm not happy that both cases of my RS Gen2's are cracking like crazy for some reason. They are sill holding together, just cracked like a renaissance oil painting.
Brake clean will do that in a heartbeat. Don't let even the tiniest bit of overspray get on it. I know, I've done it. Fortunately replacement cases are available and easy to change.
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Strange... Both of mine are still perfect with hundreds of runs on them in 2wd buggy. Do you clean them/the car with any solvent based products that could make the plastic brittle? Just I've been there and done it myself...
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Brake clean will do that in a heartbeat. Don't let even the tiniest bit of overspray get on it. I know, I've done it. Fortunately replacement cases are available and easy to change.
Thanks guys. I haven't sprayed them directly. However I do use a electronic cleaner for the tires after racing. I always spray into a blue towel and then apply to the tires. I wouldn't think I spray around the ESC as most times it's away from the bench and chassis.

Yes, its a good thing replacement cases are available as I have already replaces one because of this cracking... Now it looks like I'll be doing it again soon
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Mine are cracked as well. I need to take it apart and figure out how to make a heat sink and fan fit. i have a broke Track Star esc(imagine that) heat sink and fan I could modify.
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