Tekno RC’s EB48 platform has been coming on strong over the past couple years. Their newest buggy has added a .4 to the name and features a slew of improvements over earlier models. Of course …
Read More »Tag Archives: 1/8 scale
Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 7 – Body, Wheels and Tires
The Build – Part 7 The final step in our Tekno RC build is to attach the body, wing, wheels and tires. The kit comes with a clear body and white wing, however not wheels …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 6 – Electronics
The Build – Part 6 Since the Tekno RC EB48.4 is a competition-level buggy, I get to put competition-level electronics in it! For this step we’ll be installing some gear from Futaba, ProTek RC, Tekin! …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 5 – Shocks
The Build – Part 5 Ok, time for some shock action! The Tekno RC EB48.4 comes with a stellar set of dampers. Everything on these shocks is new, from the bodies to the internals. Even …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead
The Build – Part 4 Part 4 is going to be a really easy one – I’m making up for the super long Part 2! We have 3 steps – installing the center differential and …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 2 – Bulkheads and Suspension
The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build involves the bulkheads and suspension, both the front and rear. There is alot going on in this step, being quite a bit …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 3 – Steering
The Build – Part 3 Next up in our Tekno RC EB48.4 build is the steering. This buggy uses a bearing-supported dual bellcrank setup with adjustable bumpsteer and Ackermann. It also integrates a bellcrank mounted …
Read More »Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 1 – Differentials
The Build – Part 1 The first part of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build has us working on the differentials. Both the front and rear are identical, being large fluid-filled units with hardened gears and …
Read More »OS Engine Speed B2102 1:8 Competition Buggy Engine
OS Engines has a new leaner, meaner .21 competition nitro engine; the OS B2102! The B2012 made it’s first appearance at the 2016 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships and features a low-profile head, ceramic bearings …
Read More »Serpent Clutch Shoes for 1:8 Buggy, Truggy and GT
Serpent has released some new clutch shoes for use with their Cobra 1:8 buggy, truggy and GT vehicles. These shoes include two versions of the 3-pin and 4-pin version. The first 3-pin set used carbon …
Read More »