17LikesTekno SCT410 Thread
06-11-2013, 10:48 AM
SHOCK POSITION CHARACTERISTICS
More inclined (moving in on tower and/or moving out on lower arm)
Softer initial damping
More progressive damping
More lateral (side) traction
Makes the handling more forgiving
May be better on high-bite tracks, since it slows down the handling and makes it easier to driver
Less inclined (moving out on tower and/or moving in on lower arm)
Harder damping
Less lateral (side) traction
Makes the car more responsive
Usually better suited on technical tracks
SHOCK UPPER POSITION (SHOCK TOWER)
Front Shock Tower
Outer holes
Faster steering
Better on bumps and jumps
Inner holes
Easier to drive
More side bite
Slower initial steering
Rear Shock Tower
Outer holes
Less mid corner grip
More traction into corner
Squares up better on exit
Inner holes
More steering into corner
More mid corner grip
SHOCK LOWER POSITION (ARM)
Front Arm
Outer holes
Increases stability
Easier to drive
Bigger turn radius
Inner holes
Faster steering
Better for bumps and jumps
Rear Arm
Outer holes
More stability
More lateral grip in turns
Inner holes
Better for bumps and jumps
Less side bite
More exit traction
More inclined (moving in on tower and/or moving out on lower arm)
Softer initial damping
More progressive damping
More lateral (side) traction
Makes the handling more forgiving
May be better on high-bite tracks, since it slows down the handling and makes it easier to driver
Less inclined (moving out on tower and/or moving in on lower arm)
Harder damping
Less lateral (side) traction
Makes the car more responsive
Usually better suited on technical tracks
SHOCK UPPER POSITION (SHOCK TOWER)
Front Shock Tower
Outer holes
Faster steering
Better on bumps and jumps
Inner holes
Easier to drive
More side bite
Slower initial steering
Rear Shock Tower
Outer holes
Less mid corner grip
More traction into corner
Squares up better on exit
Inner holes
More steering into corner
More mid corner grip
SHOCK LOWER POSITION (ARM)
Front Arm
Outer holes
Increases stability
Easier to drive
Bigger turn radius
Inner holes
Faster steering
Better for bumps and jumps
Rear Arm
Outer holes
More stability
More lateral grip in turns
Inner holes
Better for bumps and jumps
Less side bite
More exit traction
06-11-2013, 10:59 AM
Sounds like I should go for a slightly less inclined setup.
06-11-2013, 11:02 AM
Thats what I have done, though, I do find I end up making shock oil and spring changes in general more so, and potentially sway bar change too.
06-11-2013, 12:11 PM
Would love to see "Tekno SCT410" back on your signature one day again!!!!
06-11-2013, 03:46 PM
Tech Initiate
Set up
Hi Guys looking to improve my set up. The good news is I've been TQing and winning some races with my current set up but the Losi's are getting closer.
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
06-11-2013, 04:33 PM
Hi Guys looking to improve my set up. The good news is I've been TQing and winning some races with my current set up but the Losi's are getting closer.
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
06-11-2013, 06:41 PM
Hi Guys looking to improve my set up. The good news is I've been TQing and winning some races with my current set up but the Losi's are getting closer.
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
Also I've ran the stock swaybars flip flopped since day one (lighter in back).
You can stand the front shocks up and run the short rear wheel base setting as well. That helps rotate it. You'll know you went to far if you start gettin loose out back.
Also- the insane amount of rear toe in that I'm noticing on the posts lately sounded ok but when I tried it the rear end would let loose too quick, in other words it stay fairly locked in but when it did lose traction it came around too fast. I went from maxed out back down a degree whatever that is. (2.5?) that helped make it easier to drive.
06-11-2013, 06:48 PM
Try 5k up front. I have the same issue running the door setup. Overall a really stable easy to drive setup but a little too heavy front diff oil (7k) for a loose track. I like a little more turn in and responsiveness up front, gonna drop to 5 k up front to free it up a bit.
Also I've ran the stock swaybars flip flopped since day one (lighter in back).
You can stand the front shocks up and run the short rear wheel base setting as well. That helps rotate it. You'll know you went to far if you start gettin loose out back.
Also- the insane amount of rear toe in that I'm noticing on the posts lately sounded ok but when I tried it the rear end would let loose too quick, in other words it stay fairly locked in but when it did lose traction it came around too fast. I went from maxed out back down a degree whatever that is. (2.5?) that helped make it easier to drive.
Also I've ran the stock swaybars flip flopped since day one (lighter in back).
You can stand the front shocks up and run the short rear wheel base setting as well. That helps rotate it. You'll know you went to far if you start gettin loose out back.
Also- the insane amount of rear toe in that I'm noticing on the posts lately sounded ok but when I tried it the rear end would let loose too quick, in other words it stay fairly locked in but when it did lose traction it came around too fast. I went from maxed out back down a degree whatever that is. (2.5?) that helped make it easier to drive.
06-11-2013, 06:53 PM
Tech Initiate
06-11-2013, 06:54 PM
Tech Fanatic
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A shorter rear wheel base will give less on power steering not more. I vote limit front droop and lengthen wheel base.
06-11-2013, 06:56 PM
Tech Initiate
Try 5k up front. I have the same issue running the door setup. Overall a really stable easy to drive setup but a little too heavy front diff oil (7k) for a loose track. I like a little more turn in and responsiveness up front, gonna drop to 5 k up front to free it up a bit.
Also I've ran the stock swaybars flip flopped since day one (lighter in back).
You can stand the front shocks up and run the short rear wheel base setting as well. That helps rotate it. You'll know you went to far if you start gettin loose out back.
Also- the insane amount of rear toe in that I'm noticing on the posts lately sounded ok but when I tried it the rear end would let loose too quick, in other words it stay fairly locked in but when it did lose traction it came around too fast. I went from maxed out back down a degree whatever that is. (2.5?) that helped make it easier to drive.
Also I've ran the stock swaybars flip flopped since day one (lighter in back).
You can stand the front shocks up and run the short rear wheel base setting as well. That helps rotate it. You'll know you went to far if you start gettin loose out back.
Also- the insane amount of rear toe in that I'm noticing on the posts lately sounded ok but when I tried it the rear end would let loose too quick, in other words it stay fairly locked in but when it did lose traction it came around too fast. I went from maxed out back down a degree whatever that is. (2.5?) that helped make it easier to drive.
Last edited by Vwchris; 06-11-2013 at 06:56 PM. Reason: Forgot front
06-11-2013, 07:05 PM
Hey Scramos just ordered a set of the Fioronis pistons to try out what do you recommend for springs and oils for a med. sized indoor clay high bite track. And so you know I have been running the Rc shox two stage pistons and have had great results but have heard such good things about the Fioronis had to give them a try. :-)
you really like em huh!!! 
06-11-2013, 07:11 PM
Hey Scramos just ordered a set of the Fioronis pistons to try out what do you recommend for springs and oils for a med. sized indoor clay high bite track. And so you know I have been running the Rc shox two stage pistons and have had great results but have heard such good things about the Fioronis had to give them a try. :-)
06-11-2013, 07:39 PM
Hey Scramos just ordered a set of the Fioronis pistons to try out what do you recommend for springs and oils for a med. sized indoor clay high bite track. And so you know I have been running the Rc shox two stage pistons and have had great results but have heard such good things about the Fioronis had to give them a try. :-)
@Bcholka......i think italy should be paying you for all the good reports on them lol. i've talked about them in the past and no one seemed to acknowledge it haha. thanks for all the good reports and rep you have helped me with. means alot!!
06-11-2013, 07:50 PM
Hi Guys looking to improve my set up. The good news is I've been TQing and winning some races with my current set up but the Losi's are getting closer.
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
Here is my current set up
diffs7 5 3
Losi rear green springs with tekno black fronts
35 front with 30 weight in rear
I am using stock pistons
2.3 front sway bar and 2.4 rear
I am using all the stock shock and suspension points
I am running hobbywing 4700 with RX8 but have a new tekin 43hd to install
I have modified battery to move it rearward.
I find it doesn't steer well under acceleration. That would be my biggest complaint. Overall I think its pretty good but the competition is catching up.
I run on a dry dusty track that is fairly tight and gets quite rutted by the end of the night. I have Tekno 8x1.3 pistons to install if recommended. Thanks
