When will the combos arrive?
 

I ordered a RX8 2250 kv combo, when will these hit the distributors?

A-main hobbies says April 1st...

"RX8 Features


Easily Access Programming, Anywhere, Anytime
Drives Sensor/Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motors
D2: Dual Drive Mode Technology
On-Board Temperature Indicator
PC Interface for Custom Programming
HDAC: High Density Copper Fet Boards
Sensor Plug for Precise Commutation with all Motors
Solder Posts for Easy Wire Replacement
Self Test Diagnostics and Factory Reset
Adjustable Drag Brakes
RS-232 Digital Communications Protocol
Pit Tune Mode
DGF2: Digital Glitch Filtering V2
QuickTune™ Programming
One-Touch Radio Calibration
Programming Features

Brake / Reverse Strength (13 steps)
Current Limiter (none + 12 steps)
Neutral Width (7 steps)
Throttle Profiles (7 choices)
Motor/Reverse Type: Brushless, Brushed, No Rev, Rev Delay
Voltage Cutoffs (none, 2s, 3s, 4s, 6s, Custom)
Timing Advance when used with Tekin Hotwire
Extensive Tuning via Tekin HotWire PC Interface (sold separately)
Redline T8 Features

CNC Machined 6061 T6 Billet aluminum Ribbed Heatsink Can
Sensored and Sensorless operation.
High Current Solder Tabs
Rebuildable Design
Neodymium Sintered Magnet
Precision Engineered for Maximum Energy Conversion
Dual-Plug Sensor Wire Harness
RX8 Specifications
Controls: Forward/Brake/Reverse
Input Voltage: up to 6S Lipo
Continuous Current: 210 Amps*
BEC: 6.0V/5.0A
Motor Limit Brushless Mode: No Limit
Motor Limit Brushed Fwd Only Mode: No Limit
Motor Limit Brushed Fwd/Rev Mode: No Limit
Throttle Profiles: 7 choices (on board)
Brushed Modes: Fwd Only, Fwd/Rev, Rev Delay
Brushless Modes: Fwd Only, Fwd/Rev, Rev Delay
Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.2 x 1.4"
Weight Approx: 2.7oz

T8 Specifications:
KV Rating: 2250
Weight: 14.25oz (404g)
Shaft Dimensions: 19 x 5mm w/flat
Motor Diameter: 1.57” (40mm) / 1.65” (42mm) including fin
Motor Length: 3.0” (76mm)

This product will be in stock on Wednesday, April 01, 2009. "

What is the deal, I want my combo

amain now says the 6th

I want my combo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone know what the deal is? Amain still says today, I am waiting for my LHS to call and say it is on its way. I was wanting it this weekend for racing. Can someone from Tekin please chime in and let us know what the deal is, I ordered the 2050kv combo.

Now it says 4/17. Here we go again playin the waiting game. I wonder why none of these companies can make a delivery date.

Yeah I know it is very irratating! Can someone from Tekin please chime in and let us know what the deal is.

10 more days might kill you guys?

or would you rather have a system like the monster that was rushed and had tons of problems?

i would wait till next year if i had to for a quality product

I could wait a month, however I would like to know what is up they keep changing the date, they should just say a date and keep with it. This date changing thing is BULL!

I think the irritation is that people would just like to know so they can plan accordingly. It just seems like dates get set all the time and rarely get held. I'm in the same boat - I just built my XB808 and everything is ready to go. I really want the RX8 system but I have no idea how long it will take to get. If I knew that I would decide if I want to wait or get something else. I'd just like to know personally.

I know several key people at Tekin were racing this weekend at the Silver State race running in the Electric Buggy class (which Tekin Sponsored.) They had a good showing from what I saw on LiveRC. I'm sure once they get back and dig out they will post with news on availability - and plenty of real-world results with the new systems.

I am so looking forward to the release of the new system....It will do nicely in my 3.3 Revo conversion

i understand, i have a bran new buggy for mine to go into too and i am planning on useing it as my main race buggy for the season, but if they rush it and it fails then it wont do me any good either.

hopefully they actually show up for the 17th. it would be nice if tekin would give a straight answer though.

We were at Silver State laying it down! What a huge event. That track was a true torture test and the RX8 and T8 motors had NO issues.

I'd apologize for the delay if I thought it would make you feel better. I'd rather make sure it's right the first time and eat some pride and agreeing that we missed a due date over shipping them not knowing they were 100%.

Some things are just out of our hands at times, as much as we don't like it. We want you to have these as much or more than you want them, trust me. I'd like nothing more than to have a happy warm home for all of the RX8's.

I'll try and take a photo of the huge boxes on their way out.

Thanks for the update...I agree w/you completely w/getting it right the first time... even if it means a small delay. We are all really excited to be getting this new product

That sounds great! However I would think it should be 100% before anyone starts posting dates. Just my .02:)

Cwallis, I agree with you. We knew it was 100%. Testing at Silverstate was just the icing on the cake. There was a few failures from some other manufactureres and there's really nothing like race testing at an event.

LOL.... You dont work in product development do you. :lol:

Try telling a marketing person they arent allowed to advertise something untill its 100% ready. NEVER happen. At least with the marketing people I work with.:whistle: They are generally busy running around writing checks with their mouths that my ass has to figure out how to cash in the end. Just the nature of business in general, its not just the RC business.

That is very true. It's not so much marketing but our own stubborness!

We refuse to let something out half ass. We understand some people are irritated and upset, we'd apologize if it helped.(we know it won't).

You don't see all the companies out testing at huge real world events like Silver State do you!:yipi:

Anyone got an email saying that there order was shipping yet?

As of yesterday, A-main did not even know when they were going to get them.

That sucks, I was really thinking I would be getting mine this week. I guess I will be putting the MMM Nue back in.

my 1350kv came in!!!!!!!!!! amainhobbies!!!!!!! yesssssssssssssss

yah I saw some people on rctech said there came in. I called tower to see about mine and they still dont know. :(

lucky you. i want 1700kv version as i got used to 5S lipo

We should see these trickle in early next week(motors and combos). Initial supplies will be limited(from everywhere), but should stabilize over the next couple weeks as Tekin ramps up production. :)

Randy, you going to be out at norcal, or prairie city running this summer? Im going to be building a BL 8th buggy and for sure running the Tekin! And I will need some help:mdr:

I'm going to be at Norcal this Saturday as a matter of fact. And yes I'll be going to all of the local tracks around our area.

Crap. Sawyer and I were planning on Lakeport this weekend. Hmm. I want to go to norcal and run wheeler. Havent done that yet, Looks like a fun track!

How big is the 8th class there?

I have yet to go myself. But I hear the track is large and there should be over 100 guys this weekend. 1/8 should have 25+ guys in it.

Yeah its a big track. Sawyer went a few weeks ago when Tyler Vick did the failed backflip.

Norcal is always packed!

where is norcal at?

Woa, your in sac to? WTH. I didnt know that! Where at?

NorCal is in union city I believe. Kinda san fran area.

Where have you been running Truggy and all that?

haven't raced yet...but looking to start this season....i've been going to prairie city for about 3 layout changes....this years layout is fooking huge!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6NTUXxsKg i went yesterday to check it out and suffice to say. i didn't break anything:yes:

http://www.norcal-hobbies.com/

The track pics are old. Much different now.

Ohhh very sick! I will be out at Prairie city as soon as there 10th scale track is done. We were going last weekend and it wasnt done. so we left

We will def have to meet up! I didnt know anyone from this site was around here:mdr:

Take it your racing there to also:lol:

Anyone else? You guys post on Rcracing.com?

You will have a hard time finding a better outdoor 1/10th offroad track anywhere. The 1/8th scale track is evolving and fun every week. The NorCal Crew & customers are a great group. There are some VERY fast guys there. rcracing.com has threads for both off road & onroad at Norcal. Oh ya and for the onroad guys the have a supper smooth paved track & a smallish indoor carpet track (which they also run 1/10th & 1/8th carpet offroad on some times). If you like RC cars you must check this place out.

for sure....:yes:.....i typically go on the weekdays (my work schedule allows me to:yes:) and myself and a guy i work with go out early in the morning...it will be nice finally talking to someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to brushless 1/8th scale setups....no one else there has a clue:neutral:

Yeah there on road track is cool. I like Speed world better

Norcal for off road is the shiz though! Especially when I can run wheeler and 8th buggy at the same track, same day! Kevin J is a super cool guy also

We will all have to meet up at norcal or something and do some racing. We need to make a new thread about this! LOL Sorry Tekin