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December 19, 2016

Tekno EB48.4 1/8th E-buggy kit

Tekno RC have announced the soon release of the EB48.4 1/8th electric buggy kit. The kit features a number of refinements such as an updated 7075 chassis with improved wear characteristics. Also new to the .4 is a revised steering geometry with a new Ackermann plate, updated ballcranks and redesigned, bearing-supported spindles and spindle carriers as well as double-nutted outer hinge pins. The damper geometry remains the same on the .4 compared to the .3 but the new front end is finished off by new A and B blocks with 2.5mm hex cap screw for easier diff access.

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November 18, 2016

Tekno MT410 1/10th 4×4 Pro Monster Truck kit

Tekno MT410 1/10th 4x4 Pro Monster Truck kit

Tekno RC have announced the newest addition to their line up of off-road vehicles in the form of the MT410 1/10th electric 4×4 Pro Monster Truck kit. It is based on the proven ET48 platform that is raced at the highest levels of competition. The vehicle features a shaft drivetrain, long travel suspension and it is able to accommodate many electronics, tires and bodies from popular monster trucks as a direct fit. Parts and upgrades are readily available since the MT410 shares parts with the ET48, EB48, and other Tekno RC vehicles. The kit is available from now on.

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November 1, 2016

JConcepts NB48.3 S1 buggy bodyshell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC NB48.3 buggy is the new Silencer S1 bodyshell. Offering a distinctive cab forward design with a medium rake angle for an aggressive driving feel without sacrificing out-right balance the body also sports forward pods that have the necessary height for chassis related items with an added scoop, built for cooling access from a forward position. The rear deck is built up and includes a rear winglet which drops some force on the rear of the vehicle. The mid-length cab incorporates a one-piece side window layout and includes a long shark fin off the rear of the cab for side-traction and straight-line tracking ability. At the rear of the cab rest several areas which can be trimmed for air-flow and hot air escape which is common inside a nitro vehicle. The S1 is formed in clear polycarbonate material with protective film and each package includes window mask and detailed decal sheet.

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October 21, 2016

Tekno SCT.3 & SL high roll centre rear hubs

Tekno SCT-3 & SL high roll centre HRC rear hubs

Tekno have introduced the high roll centre HRC rear hubs for the SCT.3 and SL kits. By lowering the hinge pin location compared to the stock rear hubs the HRC uprights offer a raised the rear roll centre. Using the hubs increase on-power traction and stability while decreasing body roll. All of this with improved rotation into a corner and no compromise in on-power steering. To reduce wear and increase part lifespan, the hubs are moulded from durable nylon and they are for the use on the SCT410.3 and EB48SL vehicles.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

October 14, 2016

Tekno Low Frequency buggy spring range

Coming from Tekno RC is a complete line of Low Frequency springs that will further improve the handling of the NB/EB48.3 vehicles. The new spring design improves traction by reducing chassis oscillation on rough track surfaces and large jump landings. Overall stability of the vehicle is improved, providing better forward grip, increased corner speed and quicker lap times. With additional coils as well as a larger wire diameter, the new LF springs feature a bronze gun metal finish with a colour indicator for easy spring identification. The springs fit all variants of the NB48 and EB48 vehicles, they include two springs per package and come they come in six hardnesses for the front and five hardnesses for the rear

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

September 23, 2016

Tekno 1/8th HRC rear hubs & universal driveshafts

Tekno have announced the addition of five new products to their lineup in the form of high roll centre rear hubs, front/rear universal driveshafts for the NT48.3 and ET48.3 truggies as well as three centre universal driveshafts to improve the consistency of the NB48.3 and NT48.3 driveline. Starting with the rear hubs, by lowering the hinge pin location compared to the stock rear hubs, Tekno have raised the rear roll centre in just the right place. The HRC variants increase on-power traction and stability while decreasing body roll. All of this with improved rotation into a corner and no compromise in on-power steering. To reduce wear and increase part lifespan, they are moulded from durable nylon and include locations for hinge pin set screws. The parts work both left and right, with CV or universal driveshafts and on all of Tekno’s 1/8th scale kits.

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September 23, 2016

IRD Tekno aluminium shock mounts

Iowa Research & Development have introduced aluminium shock mounts for the Tekno 1/8 scale series of vehicles. Made from aerospace 7075 aluminium, the parts were designed to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity for improved performance. Optimised for performance and weight the mounts weigh 5.6g per set of four, saving 9g at the highest position on the suspension.

Source: Raceday Hobbies [racedayhobbies.com]

September 15, 2016

JConcepts S1 EB48.3 buggy bodyshell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno EB48.3 buggy is the new Silencer bodyshell. The body has new elements created for fast and rough terrain driving; the cab is placed in a forward position with a medium rake angle for an aggressive driving feel without sacrificing out-right balance. The forward pods have the necessary height for high capacity batteries with an added scoop, built for cooling access from a forward position. The rear of the pods are built up and include a rear winglet which drops some force on the rear tires. The mid-length cab incorporates a one-piece side window layout and includes a long shark fin off the rear of the cab for side-traction and straight-line tracking ability. At the rear of the cab rest several areas which can be trimmed for air-flow and hot air escape. Just behind the motor area, another escape pocket has been added for increased passage for flow while everything exits the rear in the scoop-like fashion. The sides of the body have a unique step treatment which adds some strength and also a fitted change of direction forming around the chassis side-guards. The Silencer is formed in clear polycarbonate material with protective film and each package includes window mask and detailed decal sheet.

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