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May 4, 2018

RCSS EB410 rear carbon fibre relocation tower

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and made for the Tekno EB410 buggy is the new rear carbon fibre relocation shock tower. RCSS have moved the upper shock locations and placed them in between the stock locations for more fine tune adjustment and it also features optimised inner ball stud mounting locations for shocks on the front of arm mod with 1.5mm roll centre increments. The shock stay, that is made of top-quality carbon material, can be used with stock, shocks on front arm, and MIP chassis conversions.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

April 19, 2018

RC-Project NB/EB48 lower shock screws & uni balls

Italian company RC-Project have introduced new lower shock screws and uni balls for the Tekno NB48 and EB48 series of off-road kits. Starting with the lower shock mounting screws, they are machined from 7075-T6 Ergal material and they feature an optimised overall diameter to ensure a better connection between the pin, arm and lower shock eyelet ball. In addition the thread diameter has been enlarged by 0.05mm to ensure the screws are sitting tight even in used suspension arms. The hard-coated screws are supplied in colour-coded and marked left and right hand thread variants to ensure they will not come loose accidentally during use.

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April 17, 2018

Exotek EB410 aluminium steering crank set

Coming from Exotek and made for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy is an aluminium steering crank set. The reinforced 7075 alloy design eliminates the problem of the hex bearing posts stripping in the plastic cranks, allowing for easier maintenance and disassembly and the set includes steel bearing posts that doesn’t mushroom when assembled which also makes for easier bearing removal. The steering cranks come in a special glossy navy blue anodising to match the remainder of the car’s optionals and they are compatible with both the stock and the Exotek steering rack.

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April 13, 2018

Tekno EB410 composite & alloy Ackermann plates

Tekno RC have announced the release of an updated composite and new aluminium Ackermann plate for the EB410 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The durability of the new composite Ackermann plate has been improved to help survive those big crashes while the new alloy Ackermann is perfect if racers want the most durable steering assembly possible or are just looking to add a little bling. The composite plate comes including steering bell cranks and three servo horns and it is a bolt-on upgrade for drivers already sing the revised bulkhead, however the part is also usable with the original bulkhead when a slight modification to the pinion bearing support is carried out. As for the aluminium Ackermann plate, the item is supplied without accessories, it weighs in at 5.9g and comes anodised black for a sleek finish.

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April 5, 2018

RC Speed Secrets release more EB410 titanium options

RC Speed Secrets have more Beast Mode series titanium option parts for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy available in the form of new screw kits, battery thumb screws and swaybar balls. On the fastener side of things RCSS come up with a 29-piece lower chassis titanium screw kit that will save weight while adding bling thanks to RCSS’ Bada Bling oil slick or Stealth black finish. Using the screws will save some weight while also improving corrosion resistant compared to standard steel fasteners. Also new is a 4-piece set of lightweight titanium motor screws that includes two 3x8mm and two 3x10mm fasteners. Like the above lower screw kit the set will improve looks, reduce weight and prevents rust even in demanding racing conditions. Available in Bada Bling or Stealth black finish for added visual impact.

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April 4, 2018

Raceform EB410 V2 shock towers & rear side skirt

Raceform have introduced their new V2 shock towers and rear side skirt for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. Starting with the shock towers, the updated V2 variants of the revolutionary high impact polycarbonate shock stays are of a tougher design and the rear one comes with threaded M3 camber link ball stud holes to do away with the need to use fastening nuts, saving valuable weight. The meticulously calculated towers are of a gearbox and shock standoff saving design and the rear tower supports a front-mounted shock layout for an updated weight balance.

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April 1, 2018

Factory RC EB410 carbon fibre option parts

Factory RC have introduced their new line of carbon fibre option parts for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy. Available are items such as a front shock tower, a standard and -2mm rear shock tower, front camber plate, steering top plate as well as a centre diff fan mount and a battery strap. All feature Factory RC’s “Leading Edge” machined chamfered edges for looks and greater robustness and the parts are available in standard black or optional blue or gold weave carbon fibre.

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March 30, 2018

JConcepts EB410 chassis protective sheet

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy is a pre-cut chassis protective sheet that rocks JC’s Striker graphics. The chassis skin was developed to protect the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces while providing a slick surface to decrease friction between the chassis and dirt surfaces. The pre-cut decal sports striking graphics and it comes in a convenient 2-piece pack with additional rear skid decals that can be replaced once worn.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]