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March 18, 2016

Barry Pettit joins Tekno RC factory team

Tekno RC have announced the signing of Barry Pettit to their factory team. The former Mugen driver is known for his dedication to RC cars and also willingness to help others on the track so he can be seen as a great asset to the company’s growing US team. Barry has the following to say about the deal:

For me, RC racing began going to the local track with my dad strictly to have fun and hang out together. Neither of us ever thought it would grow into such a large part of our lives. We have traveled to so many great places and met so many great people, and for that we are majorly thankful! There are so many people to thank for my success, but first I want to thank my family and my girlfriend for always supporting my passion and me. I am also thankful for ALL of the people who have supported, sponsored, and mentored me in the past as you have shaped me into the driver and person I am today.

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March 2, 2016

Bittydesign Force NB48.3 bodyshell

Bittydesign have introduced the Force design bodyshell for the Tekno NB48.3 nitro off-road buggy. Sporting the company’s distinctive Force design the body features a forward-biased cabin for improved aerodynamics while the rear area is characterised by a flap to allow for better rear end traction and optimised airflow towards the rear wing. A side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage and the roof-top shark fin further improves aerodynamics. The body is made from genuine 1.0mm Lexan material and it will become available by mid-March.

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January 8, 2016

Tekno RC aluminium stub axles

Made for Tekno RC’s 1/8th line of off-road vehicles are the new aluminium stub axles. They are designed to reduce rotating mass as well as unsprung weight without sacrificing strength or durability. CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium and hard anodised for wear, they provide a weight reduction of over 12 grams per pair or more than 24 grams for the whole set. They are a direct replacement for the stock steel stub axles on the NB48, NT48, EB48 and ET48 series cars.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

December 11, 2015

Tekno RC alloy servo arms & PVC pit mat

Coming soon from Tekno RC are aluminium servo arms and a PVC pit mat. Starting with the servo horns, they are designed to minimise force transmitted to the servo in the event of a hard landing or crash. They utilise a bottom mount design that, as opposed to a top mount, lowers the leverage point and helps increase the life of the servo top bearing and gears. A hefty M3 locking screw ensures the servo horn will never come loose again and the servo horn is available as 23T, 24T and 25T servo spline variant. Also new is a 60x120cm PVC pit mat. The mat is easy to roll up and it keeps the pit space clean and stylish.

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November 2, 2015

Tekno releases IFMAR/EFRA legal fuel tanks

Tekno have announced the release of IFMAR and EFRA legal fuel tanks for their NB and NT line of 1/8th nitro off-road vehicles. Made for the NB48.3 and NT48.3 kits, the new tanks include a mechanism for securing and sealing the fuel line entry, making them IFMAR legal, and they also feature redesigned supports for the tank lid. The new fuel tanks are now also stronger and more consistent while remaining compatible with the original NB48 and NT48 vehicles. The tanks are available in a 125cc size for the buggies and 150cc size for the truggies.

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October 23, 2015

Tekno RC EB/NB48.4 universal driveshafts

Tekno RC have released a set of universal driveshafts for the EB48.3 and NB48.3 buggies. The driveshaft assemblies are CNC machined from high-quality steel alloy and black oxidised for wear resistance. They allow for extreme working angles while being durable and hard-wearing at the same time. The driveshafts excel in bumpy and rough conditions and the suspension is allowed to work more efficiently without the extra binding of a CVA assembly. This allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of “catching a rut” and flipping the car while cornering. For smoother tracks, CVAs will produce more traction and support, but universals are also well suited with slight suspension setup changes. The universals are ready to drop into the EB/NB48.3 with the use of additional 8x16x5mm bearings. One bearing is required for the inside of each wheel hub assembly and the hardened steel shafts are usable both in the front and the rear of the buggies.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

September 24, 2015

Tekno RC shock/ball end tool & updated sway bars

Tekno RC have introduced a couple of new parts in the form of a multi-purpose shock and ball end tool as well as updated sway bars for the company’s 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. Starting with the shock tool, it incorporates many useful features as it can hold 3mm to 4mm shock shafts and there are also 12mm shock bottom cap and 17mm shock bottom and top cap hex holding areas that are very useful for shock rebuilds. The tool comes CNC crafted out of high grade aluminium and it is anodised in a two tone black/grey finish.

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September 16, 2015

Tekno NT48.3 1/8th nitro truggy kit

The latest in the line of Tekno’s .3 vehicles is the NT48.3 nitro truggy kit. Designed to be faster, nimbler and easier to drive, the truck is based on a new chassis with eliminated rear engine configuration for optimised handling and flex characteristics of the front engine layout. This also improves the gear mesh between the clutch bell and new 46t spur gear and also helped to calm the rear of the car. Also new are larger, fully CNC machined, hardened, and ground discs to replace the old parts. Improved semi-metallic brake pads are now separated by springs to ensure the brakes are only engaged when the driver want them to be. The biggest change made to the brakes however, is with the linkage for better consistency and easier brake bias adjustments.

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