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Georgerm · 08-03-2008, 08:36 AM

why does everyone love the tekin fxr compared to the sidewinder it is preatty much the same. you have to buy the hotwire for the fxr and you have to buy the c link for the sidewinder. so why do alot of people use the fxr?

86jeep · 08-03-2008, 08:45 AM

Its alot smaller and lighter. i just got 2 fxr pro's for the berg and thay are super smooth also

Just Zach · 08-03-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgerm

why does everyone love the tekin fxr compared to the sidewinder it is preatty much the same. you have to buy the hotwire for the fxr and you have to buy the c link for the sidewinder. so why do alot of people use the fxr?

Because the FX-R drag brake actually works, and works incredibly well, the hotwire you don't have to buy if you don't want to but its worth it. And its about 1/3 of the size and weight. When space is at premium, that makes a lot of difference. You can fit a FX-R, micro receiver, and BEC in about the same space as a Sidewinder.

Georgerm · 08-03-2008, 08:55 AM

does the fxr come stock with the drag bake on?

LocoDuck · 08-03-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgerm

does the fxr come stock with the drag bake on?

I don't remember the default settings, sorry, but if the FXR doesn't come out of the box with drag brake ON, you can change it with a couple button pushes. You don't need a HotWire to set it (which is good, because I am having a heck of a time getting the HotWire to work with my stupid 64bit Vista machine...), just the buttons on the top of the ESC.

Deezul · 08-03-2008, 09:31 AM

TINY, easy to program, handles anything you throw at it, upgradeable..smooth as butter....QUIET too.

Just Zach · 08-03-2008, 09:49 AM

It does not come set with any drag but 4 pushes of buttons and it should be about perfect on drag. You have to set it up with the buttons, but that's no different than 90% of the esc's out there.

Trugg · 08-03-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgerm

why does everyone love the tekin fxr compared to the sidewinder it is preatty much the same. you have to buy the hotwire for the fxr and you have to buy the c link for the sidewinder. so why do alot of people use the fxr?

Buy the Tekin FX-R and find out why

..You wont be disappointed... I love my FX-R (with CC Bec).

motorman1600 · 08-03-2008, 10:33 AM

If you plan on using 3s lipo it will also need a BEC. All three of mine do not work with a 3s and a high torque servo. Once the BEC is installed, it works perfect. The internal bec is not up to par. at 3 amps

JohnRobHolmes · 08-03-2008, 11:28 AM

I like em because they are small.

Georgerm · 08-03-2008, 04:42 PM

thanks everybody so you do not need the hot link to have drag brake on.

Scattman · 08-03-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgerm

thanks everybody so you do not need the hot link to have drag brake on.

Damn, did you not read any of the posts.

It was stated that you don't need the hotwire to use the drag brake.

Georgerm · 08-03-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scattman

Damn, did you not read any of the posts.

It was stated that you don't need the hotwire to use the drag brake.

just wanting to make sure.

AreCee · 08-03-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by motorman1600

If you plan on using 3s lipo it will also need a BEC. All three of mine do not work with a 3s and a high torque servo. Once the BEC is installed, it works perfect. The internal bec is not up to par. at 3 amps

What happened that it didn't work? I'm using a 3S lipo and Hitec digital 5625 and don't seem to have any problems unless you mean that the ESC cuts out when the wheels get stuck and can't move.

Mac10 · 08-03-2008, 09:53 PM

after switching too brushless for a short bit and having incredible drag brake, I went back to brushed because I liked the smoothness, but none of my castle ESC's could give my rig great drag brake.
I switched to a FXR and all I can say is WOW!
the drag brake is phenomenal and I only have mine set at 4 out of 10.

just buy it.
you won't regret it, and you don't need the hotwire! it's just an additional cool option.

Just Zach · 08-03-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AreCee

What happened that it didn't work? I'm using a 3S lipo and Hitec digital 5625 and don't seem to have any problems unless you mean that the ESC cuts out when the wheels get stuck and can't move.

The higher the voltage the lower your actual bec will be, I don't know why I just know that is the way it is. If you throw on a CC BEC you won't have it cut out anymore.

Georgerm · 08-04-2008, 05:51 AM

thanks guys this is the esc i am going to buy.

toytech93 · 08-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Pick up a CC BEC , well worth the $20 bucks. The 3 amp internal bec is not up to the task. A 3s lipo and a 5955TG are overkill on any internal bec.

08-03-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
Georgerm Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 487	tekin fxr why does everyone love the tekin fxr compared to the sidewinder it is preatty much the same. you have to buy the hotwire for the fxr and you have to buy the c link for the sidewinder. so why do alot of people use the fxr?

08-03-2008, 10:33 AM	#9
motorman1600 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 499	FXR and BEC If you plan on using 3s lipo it will also need a BEC. All three of mine do not work with a 3s and a high torque servo. Once the BEC is installed, it works perfect. The internal bec is not up to par. at 3 amps

08-03-2008, 08:45 AM	#2
86jeep AKA 2G's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the wind blow's Posts: 750	Its alot smaller and lighter. i just got 2 fxr pro's for the berg and thay are super smooth also

08-03-2008, 08:55 AM	#4
Georgerm Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 487	does the fxr come stock with the drag bake on?

08-03-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
Deezul RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ccxc Posts: 1,176	TINY, easy to program, handles anything you throw at it, upgradeable..smooth as butter....QUIET too.

08-03-2008, 09:49 AM	#7
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	It does not come set with any drag but 4 pushes of buttons and it should be about perfect on drag. You have to set it up with the buttons, but that's no different than 90% of the esc's out there.

08-03-2008, 11:28 AM	#10
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I like em because they are small.

08-03-2008, 04:42 PM	#11
Georgerm Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 487	thanks everybody so you do not need the hot link to have drag brake on.

08-03-2008, 09:53 PM	#15
Mac10 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I hope you SHUT UP!!! Posts: 716	after switching too brushless for a short bit and having incredible drag brake, I went back to brushed because I liked the smoothness, but none of my castle ESC's could give my rig great drag brake. I switched to a FXR and all I can say is WOW! the drag brake is phenomenal and I only have mine set at 4 out of 10. just buy it. you won't regret it, and you don't need the hotwire! it's just an additional cool option.

08-04-2008, 05:51 AM	#17
Georgerm Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 487	thanks guys this is the esc i am going to buy.

08-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#18
toytech93 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 441	Pick up a CC BEC , well worth the $20 bucks. The 3 amp internal bec is not up to the task. A 3s lipo and a 5955TG are overkill on any internal bec.

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