DE Racing now have dedicated Speedline front wheels for the Tekno EB410 and TLR 22-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggies available. The are usable on both vehicles and sport the needed off-set to achieve the desired overall width. The dish wheels are available in fluorescent yellow, white and black colour and they come in sets of four.
Reds Racing have released their new clutch retainer kit for TLR and Tekno vehicles as well as heavy duty clutch bearings. Starting with the clutch retainer, the set includes an alloy steel washer and high-quality screw that allow to use the Reds Racing Durabell and Tetra clutch systems on TLR and Tekno RC kits. The set captures the bearing and clutch bell to keep everything in place, even in the event of a bearing failure. Also new are 5x13x4mm heavy duty metal-shielded clutch ball bearings. They are made in Japan and offer exceptional durability even in severe racing conditions.
RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level 6-hole Cheater shock pistons for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy. The CNC-machined delrin pistons are of a 2x 2.0 + 4x 0.9mm 6-hole design and they are made to offer more grip and a pillowy soft feel through the rough stuff, keeping the buggy’s tyres on the ground longer than stock pistons. They are recommended for the use in the rear with 1.7 front pistons and 450cSt to 475cSt oil all-round. The pistons come as pairs and are a direct fit on the EB410.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
Coming from Avid is a carbon fibre battery brace for the Tekno RC Eb410 buggy. The part is made from 100 percent carbon fibre and designed for easy balance plug access no matter how it is installed. The brace works with stock or aftermarket hardware and is available separately or including a black aluminium thumbwheel.
Coming soon from Leadfinger Racing is the A2 Tactic body shell for the Tekno RC NB48.4 buggy. An evolution of the original Assassin design the lid offers a lower downforce thanks to a narrowed cab and less windshield rake. Bump outs for the fuel tank and throttle servo make for lots of clearance and lower side pods with added rails improve high speed handling while in addition the longer overall length aids against chassis flex damage. The body is made of thicker polycarbonate material for durability, it come clear, including window masks and it is available for pre-order now.
VRP have introduced a suspension droop gauge purpose-designed for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy. The tool does away with the need to use callipers to measure suspension droop, instead it slips over the top shock nut and the droop setting is easily readable on the black anodised ruler with white lettering. The USA-made tool is made from high-quality 7075 aluminium and is available now.
Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]
Exotek have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming EB Edge body shell for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy. The shell is of an all-new design and despite offering a low slung appearance it will allow to run the top-mounted motor cooling fan. The shell will hit stores by the end of February.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
Coming from Avid and made for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy are several new option parts. First up is a 4-piece set of FastTune titanium shock standoffs that allow to use a common 1.5mm Allen wrench to prevent the standoff from spinning while using a 5.5mm socket wrench on the other side. The parts are machined from billet 6Al-4V titanium and weight in at about 1.07g per piece which scrubs valuable weight from one of the highest parts of the chassis.
