Tuesday , 1 April 2025

Tekno RC EB48.2 Electric 1/8th 4WD Competition Buggy

Tekno RC EB48.2 Electric 1/8th 4WD Competition Buggy
Tekno RC EB48.2 Electric 1/8th 4WD Competition Buggy

1/8th scale is by far the most prestigious classes in RC. That being said, every manufacturer is constantly on-top of their 1/8th offerings to keep them as competitive as possible. Tekno RC has just released their newly updated EB48.2 E-buggy that is not only more competitive than it’s predecessor, but also includes quite a few new upgrades without increasing the price of the kit.

EB48.2 New Features:
• Updated XT arms front and rear (TKR5030XT, TKR5036XT)
• +1.5 degree rear outer toe plate for more adjustability (TKR5013B)
• New differential ring and pinion gears for smoother and quieter operation (TKR5151, TKR5152)
• Updated internal differential gears with low wear cross-pin design (TKR5149, TKR5150)
• Updated shock cartridge internals to minimize shaft deflection (TKR6008)
• Updated upper shock mount bushings to increase consistency (TKR6008)
• Updated rear inner bulkhead with larger bearing to reduce wear and increase efficiency (TKR5016B, TKRBB05134)
• Hard anodized aluminum pivot balls throughout – reduces weight (TKR5049A, TKR5052A, TKR5053A, TKR5058A, TKR5079A)
• Hard anodized aluminum front spindle and suspension bushings – reduces weight (TKR5054A, TKR5055A)
• Aluminum steering posts – reduces weight (TKR5102A)
• Aluminum front center driveshaft – reduces rotating mass (TKR5077)
• Lightened differential outdrives throughout – reduces rotating mass (TKR5112X, TKR5114X)
• Updated servo saver spring for more precise steering feel (TKR5101X)
• Updated steering servo horn for better durability
• 1.0, 0.5, and 0.0mm offset hinge pin inserts for more adjustability (TKR5021)
• Updated setup sheet for improved handling

Chassis:
• 100% Tekno RC Designed and Tested in Southern California.
• Designed to be electric from the ground up – no nitro conversions here!
• 4mm CNC 7075 aluminum hard anodized lightened chassis.
• Super narrow chassis – widest point is only 125mm (less than 5”) mudguard-to-mudguard.
• Class leading front and rear clearance (short chassis overhang) provides better bump handling and jump landing.
• Integrated battery tray/mud guard, battery is sunken into chassis for a super low COG.
• Integrated electronics tray/mud guard for easy removal of electronics.
• Spacious, enclosed, easy access radio box with integrated transponder mount.
• Single pack configuration is better balanced, lighter weight, and makes battery changes easier. Battery tray accommodate 2x2s packs.
• Adjustable chassis brace system for fine tuning flex with front, center, and rear braces.

Differentials and Drivetrain:
• 3 fluid filled adjustable super lightweight diffs.
• Less rotating mass = better acceleration.
• Straight center driveline for maximum efficiency and minimal wear.
• CV driveshafts with captured pins on all 4 wheels.

Shocks:
• Super smooth 16mm big bore shocks.
• 5mm CNC 7075 aluminum shock towers are standard.
• Innovative cone piston design (not just tapered) provides varied compression and rebound rates.
• Fully adjustable long travel suspension geometry maximizes stability and traction while providing superior cornering and on-power steering.
• CNC threaded shock bodies, caps, cartridge caps, and adjustment nuts.
• 4mm hardened steel polished shafts.
• Triple guide design for true consistent shaft action.
• Options for vented cap, emulsion, or standard shock configurations.
• Optional spring rates and spring kits are available.

Suspension and Steering:
• Adjustable length rear arms to suit any track condition.
• Adjustable front arm sweep and angle to make the car more aggressive (swept forward), or easier to drive (swept back).
• Front and rear arms can be used on either side, rear hubs can be used on either side – less parts in your toolbox.
• ‘Narrow pivot’ steering posts provide ‘0 bump’ geometry with almost ’0 steering slop’.
• Adjustable CNC 7075 hinge pin braces are standard.
• 4mm inner, 3.5mm outer hinge pins, polished for smooth action.
• Adjustable Ackermann and bump-steer (bump in, 0 bump, bump out).
• CNC aluminum Ackermann plate rides on 4 precision bearings.
• LCG rod ends and lightweight turnbuckles are lowered by 5mm.
• Front/rear sway bars are the same length = less parts in your toolbox.
• Adjustable steering stops for precise steering travel settings.

Motor Mount:
• 2-piece CNC aluminum motor mount with precise dual clamping gear mesh adjustment.
• Lightweight direct-to-diff mount design.
• Use standard MOD 1 pinion, Tekno RC Traktion Drive or Elektri-Clutch.
• Use motor brakes or mechanical brakes, the choice is yours.
• Easily accommodates ‘Truggy’ or ‘Long’ can motors up to 78mm long.

Other Features:
• Lightweight easily adjustable wing mount system.
• High downforce wing included.
• Easily adjust anti-squat, rear toe, front arm angle, front arm sweep, roll center, toe, camber, wheelbase, rear arm length, Ackermann, bump steer, suspension geometry out of the box.
• Full set of option parts available.
• Extremely easy to work on with minimal screw count.
• All metric hex hardware.
• Sub-7lb running weight easily achievable

Specifications:
Length: 435mm (without wing)
Wheelbase: 323-335mm
Width: 306-310*mm (*optional hubs required)
Weight: 3200g (7.0lb) (RTR weight equipped w/Tekin RX8, 500g battery, rx, etc)
Diff Ratio: F/R – 10/40t, Center – 44t
Battery tray dimensions: 50x148mm (2x2s or 1x4s config)
Kit/RTR: Kit

Needed to complete:
• 2/3 channel radio/transmitter
• 1/8 Scale ESC and motor
• High torque steering servo, optional brake servo
• Pinion or Traktion Drive / Elektri-Clutch system
• 4-6s LiPo battery
• 1/8th scale buggy tires, wheels & CA glue
• Paint for body
• Hex tools (1.5, 2.0, 2.5mm), pliers, other tools

[source: www.teknorc.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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