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Forum: Brushless 05.06.2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,446
Posted By Sparky
I have 2 MMM ESCs still running and have broken...

I have 2 MMM ESCs still running and have broken 10. I have 3 Tekin ESCs and all are still running. It will be a while before I have the same run time on my Tekins, but as of right now the Tekin is a...
Forum: Team Tekin 05.05.2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,222
Posted By Sparky
It’s a little early to tell just how durable the...

It’s a little early to tell just how durable the RX8 is, but I have run about 20 batteries thru my RX8 1350kv motor system. The motor ran a little hot, after checking the RPM of the motor it is...
Forum: Team Tekin 04.29.2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,349
Posted By Sparky
Thank You Tekin!!!

Excellent job on the RX8 system! You provided the basic things the other ESC do not.
The biggest improvement is the sensored motor! I was looking for a strong case motor with solder tabs and Tekin...
Forum: Slipperential discussion 04.12.2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,318
Posted By Sparky
Mike the slipper diff works good, but I think it...

Mike the slipper diff works good, but I think it works alot better with 3 springs in it. With offsetting the three spring the pressure plates have more even pressure all the way aound. This is the...
Forum: Castle Creations 04.09.2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,015
Posted By Sparky
The mechanical brakes are a joke. I ran them for...

The mechanical brakes are a joke. I ran them for about 3 months. The extra weight is not worth it. Plus the brakes fade and always need adjusting. The electric braking is better. Just make sure you...
Forum: Buggy 03.30.2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,774
Posted By Sparky
I do it all the time. I use a 6s system. See...

I do it all the time. I use a 6s system. See CarSports.com for info.:mdr:
Forum: Team Tekin 03.19.2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,016
Posted By Sparky
I did not believe there would be much difference...

I did not believe there would be much difference between the LRP and the Tekin RS Pro, but I tried it anyway. I was very surprised how much better the RS Pro was and both of them are sensored...
Forum: Team Tekin 02.25.2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 47,421
Posted By Sparky
Just put mine on back order! RX8 with a 1400kv...

Just put mine on back order! RX8 with a 1400kv motor. Should be great with my 6s setup. CC does not have the lower KV motors. I'm hoping the punch control works better then the MMM on 6s also. I...
Forum: Castle Creations 02.19.2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 150,936
Posted By Sparky
I run in the expert class. Current limmiting is...

I run in the expert class. Current limmiting is the real answer. I run 5s and 6s and the punch at 100%. It does not seem to have much limmiting effect at 6s. I think it must have been setup around a...
Forum: Team Tekin 01.14.2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 47,421
Posted By Sparky
That's great to hear! I can't wait!:yipi:

That's great to hear! I can't wait!:yipi:
Forum: Castle Creations 01.05.2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,192
Posted By Sparky
Yes this track was a little tight. I change my...

Yes this track was a little tight. I change my gearing based on condition. During this race it was geared for 36mph. Your gearing is 38mph which is really good. I like from 40mph to 33mph.

I now...
Forum: Buggy 12.31.2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,958
Posted By Sparky
Looks good. What size Medusa motor is that?

Looks good. What size Medusa motor is that?
Forum: Castle Creations 12.31.2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,808
Posted By Sparky
Great Job! I'm glad to hear about someone else...

Great Job! I'm glad to hear about someone else giving the nitros some hell:whip:
Forum: Castle Creations 12.30.2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,192
Posted By Sparky
http://www.carsports.com/earls18scaleopenrc8.html

http://www.carsports.com/earls18scaleopenrc8.html
Forum: Castle Creations 12.29.2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,192
Posted By Sparky
The battery swap was about 25 seconds. We left...

The battery swap was about 25 seconds. We left the swith on the ESC and just pulled the battery and plugged in the new one. By the time you get the strap on and the body on the arming process is...
Forum: Castle Creations 12.29.2008, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,192
Posted By Sparky
Yes, I use Maxamps 6s 3250mah batteries. With 6s...

Yes, I use Maxamps 6s 3250mah batteries. With 6s the current is low and it does not take as much punch. My batteries never get over 100F. I always get a solid 15min race level performance out of this...
Forum: Castle Creations 12.28.2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,192
Posted By Sparky
MMM Wins first 30min A-main in Houston!

I finally beat the Nitros even with one battery change!:yipi:

http://www.carsports.com/earls18scaleopenrc8.html
Forum: Team Tekin 12.27.2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,846
Posted By Sparky
The Tekin RX8 is here!

The Tekin RX8 is here!

http://www.teamtekin.com/rx8.html

I hope it runs as good as it looks!!!
They fixed two of the problems the MMM is having.
I really like the wire solder post. They are...
Forum: Castle Creations 11.24.2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,646
Posted By Sparky
I have over 4 hours of hard racing on my V3 MMM....

I have over 4 hours of hard racing on my V3 MMM. I think the V3 is going to hold up!
Forum: Castle Creations 11.06.2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 49,622
Posted By Sparky
If there was not something wrong with the case...

If there was not something wrong with the case design, we would not be having this thread. Move the fan to the outside, or better yet remove the fan completely from the design!
Forum: Castle Creations 11.04.2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,238
Posted By Sparky
Dead V3 - Kill the ESC Fan!

Well make that 4 dead V3’s. I had two V3 and the first died after 4 or 5min on the track. I think the fans are causing a lot of the failures. So I removed the fan from the second one and ran it. It...
Forum: Castle Creations 11.02.2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,830
Posted By Sparky
I very thankful Castle Creations has ventured out...

I very thankful Castle Creations has ventured out into the 1/8 scale ESCs. It just takes a while for people to find out the all the design issues. I’m sure Castle will come up with a solid design. I...
Forum: Castle Creations 07.30.2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,502
Posted By Sparky
Monster V2 Beta update!

Monster V2 Beta update!
Last weekend I ran in the HARC series sportsman class. My RC8 was running awesome! I got there 9:00am and did a few practice runs. The ESC and the suspension were both...
Forum: Castle Creations 07.21.2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,502
Posted By Sparky
MMM V2 Beta Test

I would like to thank Patrick and the Castle crew for all their hard work!
It is wonderful someone has finally produced a GREAT 1/8 scale speed controller.

I was one of the luck ones that got to...
Forum: Castle Creations 05.26.2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 44,946
Posted By Sparky
The marks are from rubbing.

The marks are from rubbing.
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