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January 24, 2019

Exotek 48-series HD steering spindles & uprights

Coming from Exotek and made for Tekno RC’s NB/EB48 series of vehicles are heavy duty aluminium steering spindles and rear hub carriers. The HD 7075 alloy steering spindles and rear hubs for the EB48.4 and NB48.4 series ensures consistent suspension performance and handling and they are extra durable for high-powered applications and polished and anodised in glossy Tekno team colours for that factory look. The spindles and rear uprights are available as separate sets and they match the stock geometry.

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January 18, 2019

Tekno lightweight 1/8 off-road wing

Tekno RC’s new lightweight wing has been designed to eliminate unnecessary material while maintaining strength and durability. Coming in at just 41 grams, it’s meant to be the lightest moulded wing on the market by nearly ten grams. As the highest part on the vehicle, a lightweight wing improves the vehicle’s handling by lowering the centre of gravity. Injection moulded from a durable polymer blend and thoroughly track tested, it will stand up to brutal race conditions. It is also ROAR and IFMAR legal without modification, uses standard mounting locations and wing buttons. The wing is available in black, yellow and white colour.

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January 10, 2019

Exotek EB410 alloy rear spray bar mount

New from Exotek is a 6061 aluminium rear swaybar mount for the Tekno EB410 buggy. The simple and precise sway bar mount allows to run the popular rear end setups that use the shocks forward and arms reversed. It uses the stock hardware and requires the use of the #TKR6583C shock towers with camber mounts. The part comes polished and glossy anodised for a factory look.

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January 9, 2019

Exotek NB/EB48 alloy HD steering components

Exotek have released new heavy duty aluminium steering components for the Tekno NB48 and EB48 series kits. First up is spindle carrier set machined from high-quality 7075 alloy. The machined parts ensure consistent suspension performance and handling and they are extra durable for high powered applications, and come polished and anodised in glossy Tekno team colours for that factory look. The C-hubs feature the stock 15 degree angle and they are usable with all 48 and 48.3 series buggies and trucks as well as the MT410 kit.

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January 2, 2019

Raceform EB/ET410 V2 electronic tray

Coming from Raceform is their V2 electronic tray for the Tekno RC EB410 and ET410 kits. Of a stronger and more durable design the item is made of a new material with stress areas having been eliminated, making for improved overall rigidity. In addition the a new 4-piece design ensures the tray can be rebuild with spare parts if needed. The tray was developed to ensure easy transponder, receiver, speedo and capacitor mounting for a cleaner looking installation and it is a drop fit with no chassis modification required.

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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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