Anyone notice the new clutch adaptors from Tekno!

[js058515]

Originally Posted by teknorc

Yeah, 'the locked in 2nd' is probably the cause of the excessive heat. Clutches need a certain RPM/gearing combo range to work properly and locking in 2nd takes the clutch out of that range. So if you want to keep the single speed, direct drive is probably the way to go.

We realize the clutch is not a perfect system, like lincpimp said, it's another option. Our new 3-shoe is pretty cool though and allows a greater range of the above mentioned RPM/gearing combos. With the thinner .7mm springs, it would probably work good on a single speed Revo.

A question on the new 3 shoe clutch system that I have is about clearance between the clutch bell and the center diff mount? On my 8T when using the Tekno RC clutch bell I have to dremel a little (not an issue at all) to ensure that there is clearance for it to spin. I noticed that a standard nitro clutch bell's diameter is larger, which causes me to think that I have to dremel a little more for. Does that sound right?

[teknorc]

Originally Posted by js058515

A question on the new 3 shoe clutch system that I have is about clearance between the clutch bell and the center diff mount? On my 8T when using the Tekno RC clutch bell I have to dremel a little (not an issue at all) to ensure that there is clearance for it to spin. I noticed that a standard nitro clutch bell's diameter is larger, which causes me to think that I have to dremel a little more for. Does that sound right?

That's exactly right. That's also the reason we went with the smaller clutch system in the beginning, because it fit in more places. Using the 44mm mount and a 13t clutch bell requires the most grinding while the 36mm mount or our new (yet to be released :) square can motors will provide more clearance. We've found that the Mugen and Losi required the slight mod, while RC8, Jammin and Hot Bodies more clearance.

[js058515]

Originally Posted by teknorc

That's exactly right. That's also the reason we went with the smaller clutch system in the beginning, because it fit in more places. Using the 44mm mount and a 13t clutch bell requires the most grinding while the 36mm mount or our new (yet to be released :) square can motors will provide more clearance. We've found that the Mugen and Losi required the slight mod, while RC8, Jammin and Hot Bodies more clearance.

I figured you had that base covered......and I have been holding off on more motor purchases because I was hoping for square can versions of the 1512 and 1509. Which and when are they going to be available? The square 1515 in my 8t has been awesome. It's been worth the price.