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Dead RX8 in the middle of a main - 01.30.2010, 12:39 AM

Not sure what happened, but I race at a pretty small indoor track with my truggy on 4s. I have the 1700kv system and am running a 17T long shank pinion. It runs super cool and I can hold the motor can and esc in a closed fist without getting too warm. I also raced this at a large outdoor track in Texas without issue. Overall I am very very happy with this setup, it has been nothing but awesome for me until now.

It died last night in the Main after two heats. I don't run it very hard on the small track, only sees full throttle, if I even get on it, on the small straight. I took the triple (small, about 14 feet from first to third jump) and landed it kinda rough but on all four. Lost power, no lights, no nothing. Batts have charge, all wires are good and connected, switch is intact and fine, bullets are connected, no broken parts. The Rx still flashes blue every few seconds, but it doesn't have power going to it or the servos. This makes me believe that the board fried or something came loose inside.

Advice? Hints? Tips? Will Tekin warranty this or anything? I'd rather not have to buy another one since I was using this one as it should be used. If I do, I hope Tekin still does that Military discount, I could really use it right now it seems.


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