Tekin RX8 Gen 3 setup.

[@mattharrison1587]

I just purchased this setup from Tekin, and was looking for a good base setting to start from, so thank you for posting this information!

[@markthomas4372]

Most people don't understand that all the power is not necessarily the best setup for consistency on the track. Thanks for the video

[@D70racing]

Great info. I don’t run Tekin, but this information crosses over to the other big brand. I feel it’s one of the most important tuning tool in E buggy/truggy racing that some people overlook.

[@charlesdekeadorcdriver2118]

That’s how it’s done! Appreciate the in detail setup shared, can’t wait to get back to the track and give some of these tips a go! Thanks again, keep em coming👍🏼

[@deanphillips2500]

Great info. Thank you for taking the time to explain. It’s much appreciated

[@95666]

All the best stuff. Love that you're using a 170sbl.

[@ninjarider7]

Thanks for the video and sharing the information 🙏🏾✨

[@D1Rk379]

FYI when he sais throttle timing 5, it's profile 1, not profile 5. On hotwire at least on mine throttle profile 1 is 5 degrees timing. It can be confusing if someone doesn't realize those are throttle profile's displayed not degrees of timing. I am going to try a few of your settings. I am a recent convert from hobby wing and couldn't be happier. I kept melting battery terminals and runnig super hot with HW, I run 20-30 cooler with the rx8 and my batteries barely get warm. Cheers

[@JKZ979]

Hi Adam! You didn't mention the 'throttle profile / curves' settings... I believe the default setting of '3' is linear, is that what you would generally leave it at?

[@gottdirtt]

Adam, do you use any RPM brake?

[@alexr9030]

Hi Adam , love the video , I also own 2 of these Tekin RX8 GEN3 and love them I was wondering if you have tested the new 291 firmware in your RX8 and if you noticed a difference to firmware 276

[@AdamDrake]

Yes, I'm running the current firmware and it's working well.

[@TyTekinCampbell]

Nice video Adam!

[@BossEditX73]

I only have one question. If you don't mind me asking what transmitter are you using?

[@AdamDrake]

Futaba T10PX

[@lerong33]

Thanks Adam!

[@AdamDrake]

My pleasure!

[@joelsterling3735]

Wait, you said 1900kv for the buggy and 2200kv for the truggy? Just when I thought I had it figured out, you throw a wrench in it. Wouldn't you want the opposite? Wouldn't you want to give the truggy more torque (1900kv)? and the buggy more rpm (2200kv)? This kv thing is really getting on my nerves lol. I've got a Talion with a 2050kv 4268 in it and would like to upgrade to something that can handle the heat of a 5s and 6s better, has more control, and has at least the same if not more power. I need to keep the diameter of 42 but can increase length to a 74mm. The question has been...do I go down in kv 1900 or up 2200? I was about to go with 1900 until you said that.

[@AdamDrake]

Yes, the higher the KV the more overall power.

[@johnplumb5835]

quick question over here on aussie land i hearing the rx8 speedie not as good they use to be not lasting is there any problems l`m a returning racer

[@AdamDrake]

I've had really good luck with the Tekin RX8 Gen 3 myself. I use the Kyosho gel tape and it's a lifesaver for all electronics.

[@ashermoralesrc4113]

Ok Mr. Drake, hear me out on this. What if you get O.S. to revamp the og v-spec. A short-stroke 3 port with a silicone ramped and balanced crankshaft. The v-spec is already such a strong engine and O.S. could take the design they have and improve it with newer materials and design. The crankshaft from the v-spec was very unique in my opinion and it would be cool to see them keep that same design but put one or two tungsten slugs, put a silicone ramp in it, and dlc coat it. It would be cool even with the regular crank design.

[@AdamDrake]

Ya, it's worth testing and comparing it to the latest engines.

[@Tegridy_Rc]

Do you usually run an on/off switch or do you splice it?

[@AdamDrake]

I use a switch. The Spectrum mechanical switch or Protek electronic switch.

[@ashermorales8276]

Hey Adam, I’ve got an engine that is in storage right now because it’s got what I believe to be a warped sleeve of some sort. It pinches super tight just above the exhaust port but the engine has 3-4 gallons on it. I think the problem is that I forgot to put the piston at bottom dead center. Is there a fix to this or should I just get another sleeve for it

[@AdamDrake]

It could be worth us trying to resize the piston and sleeve set. www.thedrakeracing.com

[@ashermorales8276]

@@AdamDrake I’ll consider it. I’ve heard of people having the same issue and they fixed it by running their engine super super rich and kept a heat gun on it. Apparently it gets the sleeve to expand enough to where it won’t pinch so hard. They just do that until the pinch goes back to normal

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Tekin makes the best ESC’s and motors

[@AdamDrake]

Agree.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

@@AdamDrake just got my Tekin RSX Pro and Gen 4 Spec R 13.5T in my CC-01. And man major upgrade. Should have went with a 17.5 instead lol to fast

[@augustusschaak3627]

Awesomeness 👌

[@michaelmyers7425]

This whole time I thought 100 throttle was how you should be set-up.. I'm also a beginner though

[@02semiata]

Time to make a few changes lol

[@AdamDrake]

:)

[@tekinprez]

Brakes! To go fast you have to be good at slowing down...

[@AdamDrake]

Yes sir!

[@rock3rd]

yup i seen ur setup a while back and notice no fan, i have the same setup and everyone was giving me their opinion about not having fan mainly cause im the new guy lol. F yall AD does it lol....

[@paulclancy2404]

Lol

[@batteryacids]

Whoa, there's no nitro motor in that!? AD Blasphemy!

[@briancarroll6245]

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