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VintageMA
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06.10.2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mkrusedc View Post
IIRC the differences are that the Tekno Neu has a sealed (can no dust but may run hotter), larger bearing, flat spot on shaft, and machined wound. I also think they made the mounting screw holes deeper.

Is the rest really the same? Quality of wind, wire, magnets?
I have to question your comment about machine wound - please post where you heard this information.

Straight on the Tekno RC website it posted that the motor is hand made:

Tekno RC strikes again!

This time we've teamed up with the world's best motor manufacturer to bring you the finest 1/8th scale electric brushless motors available.

The Tekno RC Edition Neu Motors feature:

* Larger 5x13x4mm bearings front and back
* Sealed motor can
* Rear end bell is safely secured by Neu's latest design, a must for any car application
* Flat spot along length of shaft (no more grinding)
* Industry standard easy to find 4mm bullet plugs installed
* Cool blue anodizing and signature finned case lets your competition know you aren't messing around :)
* A selection of winds will be available to suit 3, 4, 5, and 6s 1/8th scale buggy and truggy applications
* These are genuine hand-built Neu motors, not mass produced


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