22LikesTekno RC EB48.3 Thread
12-08-2016 | 09:03 AM
#2626
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,808
From: Texas
Speaking as a racer, not a Tekno representative, you shouldn't be in a rush to unload your proven car. You have to determine what it's worth, both to the buyer and,more importantly, to you.
I know that as a team driver, I'll get the new car. But when I look at the market and see the old car is selling for 150 bucks (just making up a number), I'll keep my old car.
To me 150.00 doesn't make up for the piece of mind knowing that if anything ever happened at a race that I could grab my old car, toss it down, and run it. It's kind of like an insurance policy that I already paid for.
Speaking as a Tekno Representative, you should definitely grab all of the updated parts. They make a huge difference in the car's performance. IF we release a new platform, you can be sure that it will be a significant improvement over the old one.
I know that as a team driver, I'll get the new car. But when I look at the market and see the old car is selling for 150 bucks (just making up a number), I'll keep my old car.
To me 150.00 doesn't make up for the piece of mind knowing that if anything ever happened at a race that I could grab my old car, toss it down, and run it. It's kind of like an insurance policy that I already paid for.
Speaking as a Tekno Representative, you should definitely grab all of the updated parts. They make a huge difference in the car's performance. IF we release a new platform, you can be sure that it will be a significant improvement over the old one.
12-08-2016 | 09:39 AM
#2627
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,167
From: Maine
Speaking as a racer, not a Tekno representative, you shouldn't be in a rush to unload your proven car. You have to determine what it's worth, both to the buyer and,more importantly, to you.
I know that as a team driver, I'll get the new car. But when I look at the market and see the old car is selling for 150 bucks (just making up a number), I'll keep my old car.
To me 150.00 doesn't make up for the piece of mind knowing that if anything ever happened at a race that I could grab my old car, toss it down, and run it. It's kind of like an insurance policy that I already paid for.
Speaking as a Tekno Representative, you should definitely grab all of the updated parts. They make a huge difference in the car's performance. IF we release a new platform, you can be sure that it will be a significant improvement over the old one.
I know that as a team driver, I'll get the new car. But when I look at the market and see the old car is selling for 150 bucks (just making up a number), I'll keep my old car.
To me 150.00 doesn't make up for the piece of mind knowing that if anything ever happened at a race that I could grab my old car, toss it down, and run it. It's kind of like an insurance policy that I already paid for.
Speaking as a Tekno Representative, you should definitely grab all of the updated parts. They make a huge difference in the car's performance. IF we release a new platform, you can be sure that it will be a significant improvement over the old one.
12-08-2016 | 02:26 PM
#2628
Can anyone recommend make a servo recommendation. I use Hitec on my planes but they seems to be a little slow.
Found on Tower:
Futaba BLS371SV (263oz/.10s, 219oz/0.13s) $170
Reedy RS1806A 255oz/.06, 211oz/.08s) $170
Reedy RT2207A (294oz/.07, 240oz/.09) $170
I was also looking at the Protek 170SBL (535oz/.03s, 458oz/.09s) at Amain.
Found on Tower:
Futaba BLS371SV (263oz/.10s, 219oz/0.13s) $170
Reedy RS1806A 255oz/.06, 211oz/.08s) $170
Reedy RT2207A (294oz/.07, 240oz/.09) $170
I was also looking at the Protek 170SBL (535oz/.03s, 458oz/.09s) at Amain.
12-08-2016 | 06:51 PM
#2629
Been away for a few months and just catching up on all the latest so sorry if it's been asked or is common knowledge but was wondering if there is a new car or another update in the works ?with current prices on the 48.3 seems like this is the norm before a new model is released. I was thinking of picking up the current kit in the next week or so but I will hold off if there is something new expected in the near future
12-09-2016 | 05:48 AM
#2634
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
no sir, I haven't. I live in one of those parts of the country where 8th scale is non-existent after mid to late September. A few guys will try to race into October, but I honestly have never had good experiences running when it's below 55 degrees out, so we switch over to 10th scale indoors.
12-09-2016 | 05:50 AM
#2635
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
And tbh, I don't know that they aren't available. I'm basing this off your statement. Just not one of those things I honestly ever looked at.
12-09-2016 | 06:09 AM
#2636
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,167
From: Maine
no sir, I haven't. I live in one of those parts of the country where 8th scale is non-existent after mid to late September. A few guys will try to race into October, but I honestly have never had good experiences running when it's below 55 degrees out, so we switch over to 10th scale indoors.
You mean like the trophy race at hillside in late october?
109 entries on october 23rd, and a bunch of new faces. Can't complain 1 bit.But yeah....4wd sct and prolite for me now. (Although I'm taking this month off.)
12-09-2016 | 06:49 AM
#2638
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,808
From: Texas
Any of the shock covers that go on over the spring like that can cause handling issues. You won't find too many racers that can give opinions on them because we simply don't use them.
12-09-2016 | 07:03 AM
#2639
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,167
From: Maine