AVID RC’s new Triad Steering Axles are made from 7075-T6 aluminum and are 1mm narrower than the stock parts. This aids in performance and includes 1mm shims (for both sides) to set the width back …
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Tekno RC EB48.4 1:8 Scale E-Buggy Build
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 »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 »Serpent Spyder SDX4 1:10 Scale 4WD Buggy
Serpent has added a new 1:10 4WD buggy to their racing line – the Spyder SDX4. This is one very versatile buggy, designed to work on all types of track surfaces; dirt, clay, astroturf and …
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