Tekno RC Joins the Club

[riceman]

I'll have to admit that I've known this was coming because the owner of Tekno runs at a couple local club events. When he initially told me he was going to run a stock clutch setup with the BL system I was a little skeptical on how it would perform. I've driven the setup myself and I would have to say it works perfectly for racing. Take a look and shoot some feedback. I'd like know what you all think another player in the brushless arena.

[GorillaMaxx360]

sweet i love tekno rc and i am glad they are joiining the BL race.

[GriffinRU]

I liked Tekno parts as well, but extra weight and clutch wear in "patent pending" adapter make me smile.
I am still under impression that nobody gives any respect to TRAXXAS REVO team for developing such a great platform...

[rchippie]

I must say it is a nice looking conversion.

[Serum]

erh.. They can't have enough testing time on that one! a neu 2.5d on a mamba maxx? they would be the first who run that setup succesfull

[Serum]

on the other hand;

their clutchbell might take away the issues with that motor. It's quite lame though to use a clutch on an electric vehicle..

'This means no cogging'

Don't get me wrong though; i love the rest of their conversion! that bolt on, ready to use is awesome!

[GriffinRU]

Well, there is no cogging with stock REVO tranny, and with clutch against loaded spur - cogging would stay the same.

But I do like drop-in conversions, and the price looks right.

- I am not sure if ESC mount will not interfere with rear brake linkage, when center diff option used?

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Serum

on the other hand;

their clutchbell might take away the issues with that motor. It's quite lame though to use a clutch on an electric vehicle..

'This means no cogging'

Don't get me wrong though; i love the rest of their conversion! that bolt on, ready to use is awesome!

I think it would be kind of neat to see a electric car shift .

I don't know. One of the things that I hated about nitro was the clutch and the associated maintenance. It seems to me that this sort of conversion would take clutch maintenance to a new level, with the stress that the brushless will put on it.

On the other hand, they say that their conversion (battery tray) will fit either a 3S 8Ah pack or a 4S 6Ah pack. If you stick to these battery configurations with a 1515/2.5d, it might not be too insane. I consider a 1515 2.5d on 4S to be a pretty mild setup.

[rchippie]

AAngel l think it's acctually a 1512-2.5d or a 1512-1.5d & not a 1515-2.5d

[Serum]

amen to that Hippie.

Another company supporting this type of product is very welcome news. There conversion goes way beyond a standard drop in conversion. Lots of cool innovation. The Clutch adapter is very slick looking, not sure how it will play out but it may help even with 1/8th conversions. Having brake bias will also be nice...I never thought I'd want a Revo but right now, I do...

DM

[rchippie]

I maybe wrong but would'nt you loose some of the low end snap with a clutch on a electric motor ?.

[suicideneil]

Probably, but that would also tame wheelies wouldnt it?...

[Mallanaga]

i hate their plastic...

nice conversion though. that clutch idea is really nice. it'll definitely save your gears from the brushless powah. looks like a nice setup, and the weight seems balanced from the pics. i much like my dual battery setup, though. as more people get this, we'll see how it pans out.

wish it came in silver...

i like a handful of the conversions i've seen here better, methinks. i definitely like mine better ( i haven't shown you guys pics yet... but i will )

other than that... time will tell. oh... and this... "Stay tuned for Tekno RC's line of brushless motors."