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December 31, 2018

Jared Tebo inks deal with Tekno RC

Following a lot of rumours on social media Tekno have finally announced the signing of Jared Tebo to their factory team. Not only is Jared regarded as one of the best drivers in the world, but as a former world champion he brings a wealth of experience to the team. Jared will be racing as well as assisting in the setup and development of Tekno’s entire lineup of 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. The former long-time Kyosho driver had the following to say:

I am beyond excited to be joining the Tekno family for 2019 and 2020! I’ve noticed the growth in customers and the great track presence that they’ve had, and that’s something I wanted to be a part of. Daniel and Matt attend a lot of races, and you can see the passion they have for RC cars and the industry. Tekno has taken a different approach with their brand, and they strive to create innovative products with great performance. I can’t wait to race the cars and share my input of 18 years professional racing experience. I think the combined results together are going to be great, and the experience will be exciting. I will be racing the full 1/8 NP, 1/8 EP, and 1/10 EP line of vehicles! I want to say THANK YOU to Daniel, Matt, and all the Tekno staff for this opportunity. I feel very welcomed already, and I’m excited to work with and meet all my new teammates! Bring on 2019, see you all soon …

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

December 21, 2018

Ryan Lutz departs Tekno RC

Tekno RC have announced the departure of veteran racer, Ryan Lutz from their team. In late 2014, Ryan joined the company and with his help, Tekno have grown from a niche brand into a leading manufacturer in the RC industry. His presence brought the brand into the spotlight, and his many wins have helped Tekno RC rise toward the top of the leaderboard. Some of the highlights seen during their time together include a 2nd place finish in Nitro Buggy and 3rd in Nitro Truggy at the 2017 ROAR Fuel Nats, another 2nd place in Nitro Truggy at the 2018 ROAR Fuel Nats along with well over 100 wins at large events around the world. He isn’t just known for his driving ability and professionalism on the track and in the pits. It’s been a very successful relationship for all involved, however, for 2019 Lutz and Tekno are going separate ways.

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November 30, 2018

Tekno introduce new 1/10 & 1/8 options

Coming from Tekno are several new option parts for their line of 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles. First up and coming for the EB410 and Et410 are heavy duty differential outdrives and diff couplers. The new heavy-duty outdrives and coupler retain the same physical dimensions as the standard EB410 and ET410 parts but have less material removed for improved durability and impact resistance. They are recommended when running in harsh conditions. The HD outdrives and diff coupler are also ideal for carpet racing with frequent on-power jump landings. They are made from the same material and are a direct replacement for TKR6514/TKR6597.

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November 14, 2018

Exotek introduce new 22 SR & EB410 optionals

Exotek have introduced new optional parts for the TLR 22 SR and Tekno EB410 1/10th scale off-road buggies. First up is a set of Puck diff outdrives for the TLR 22 SR. The conversion outdrive cups for the SR diff allow to use the diff with the popular MIP pucks and roller bones. The parts replace the stock plastic outdrives of the 22 SR diff with heavy-duty hard-anodised 7075 aluminium cups for longer lasting stock racing performance when combined with optional MIP pucks or rollers. The stock TLR 22 bones are not compatible and 67mm length Puck bones are recommended for the 22 4.0.

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October 8, 2018

Factory RC introduce new AE, Mugen & Tekno carbon parts

Factory RC have introduced a host of new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated T6.1 and SC6.1, the Mugen MBX8R and the Tekno RC EB/ET410. Starting with the AE-related parts, the new range includes front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the T6.1 and SC6.1 in standard black or special blue weave variants. The parts are usable on both the stadium and short course truck.

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October 3, 2018

Raceform ET410 V2 polycarbonate shock towers

Raceform have released ET410 specific V2 shock towers that are made of a new high-impact modified polycarbonate. They are precisely machined and tested for durability with the rear tour being suitable for rear shock front position conversion with multiple camber locations. M3 threaded camber holes eliminate the use of a nut in order to save weight while calculated flex at critical areas saves gearboxes and shock standoffs. The front tower weighs in at 11g while the rear tower weighs 17g.

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October 1, 2018

Leadfinger Racing ET410 Strife body shell

Leadfinger Racing have introduced their Strife body shell for the Tekno RC ET410 1/10th 4WD truck. The design idea comes from it’s much larger brother, the ET48 Strife body. To see if the idea would work, Leadfinger started by shortening the cab and rear truck bed, then narrowing the entire original mould to better suited the smaller ET410. The final step was to reverse or flip the front mounting posts. This gave LFR the room needed to install the front clips and clear the front cowling, making it a drop fit. The body comes clear and including window masks and sticker sheet.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

August 31, 2018

Tekno RC Traktion Drive kit

Tekno RC have reintroduced their Trakton Drive. This system gives your electric vehicle a ‘nitro feel’ and improves consistency by reducing the instant acceleration of modern electric systems. Employing a special clutch shoe and spring design to engage the shoes in the clutch bell, it’s engaged at zero RPM and has no lag but still provides some ‘give’ on hard acceleration or impacts. It’s extremely helpful on loose or rough tracks as it will smooth the power delivery as the vehicle traverses through bumps. If you’re a nitro and electric racer, this system will make transitioning between the two vehicles easier as your electric vehicle will feel more like a nitro.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]