Tekno RC EB48 2.2 1/8th 4WD Electric Buggy

[RustyUs]

EB48 2.2 Features Mumbo Jumbo​

• New Split Design 7075 CNC Machined Shock Towers
• New 93.5mm Rear Universal Driveshafts
• New Precision Molded Shock Pistons and Guides
• New Reduced Ackermann Spindle Plates
• New Adjustable Sway Bar Deadband Bushings
• Revised -2mm Front/Rear Bulkheads
• Revised -2mm LRC/HRC Rear Hubs
• Revised -2mm LRC Spindles
• Revised Shock Standoffs
• Revised Inner Hinge Pin Sleeves
• Revised Front/Rear Arms w/ Steel Outer Hinge Pin Sleeves
• Revised Box Setup

More info about the platform: HERE

Yeah, I know the buggy has been out for a while now. I just wanted to start this thread for any questions, tip, tricks, or general discussion on the buggy.

 

[hood52]

Did you get one?

 

[RustyUs]

Did you get one?

Let's just say "Fierce Pete" at Fierce RC is the man.

 

[Littlemotor]

Let's just say "Fierce Pete" at Fierce RC is the man.

 

[RustyUs]

The weather is brrrrrrrrr cold... it's time.

 

[Littlemotor]

The weather is brrrrrrrrr cold... it's time.
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You’re killing me man… A pair of these is next in the mail from @FRC Pete … Nitro stuff has been at the top of my priority list lately, but it’s getting on to building season..

 

[RustyUs]

Shock Pistons

Are these the updated pistons? They sure look like it to me.

 

[Littlemotor]

Shock Pistons

Are these the updated pistons? They sure look like it to me.
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They’ve had so many now that I couldn’t tell ya at this point…

I’ve been running VRP’s exclusively as well..

 

[RustyUs]

They’ve had so many now that I couldn’t tell ya at this point…

I’ve been running VRP’s exclusively as well..

I found a picture of Tekno's updated "B" piston underside. The old pistons that came in the kits had a smaller recessed area for a smaller support washer.

That larger washer and proximity to the holes pretty much sums it up for me... I have a running change kit.

 

[Littlemotor]

I found a picture of Tekno's updated "B" piston underside. The old pistons that came in the kits had a smaller recessed area for a smaller support washer.
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That larger washer and proximity to the holes pretty much sums it up for me... I have a running change kit.

Yeah, the counterbore is much larger than the previous run’s that I have on hand. I agree-you have the most current.. (for now )

 

[RustyUs]

Yeah, the counterbore is much larger than the previous run’s that I have on hand. I agree-you have the most current.. (for now )

Yep, as soon as I get the buggy done, the 2.3 will be out.

I'm now almost positive a composite change was done on the 2.2 pistons because of the color... new pistons are white compared to undyed Delrin material used in earlier platforms. I'm still running stock Delrin pistons on my EB48 2.0 and they don't use any washer for support.

 

[RustyUs]

Shocks

My favorite part of a build has got to be the suspension. My favorite thing about off-road RCs... trying to smooth out the bumps.

 

[RustyUs]

Where To Start?

Without knowing anything about someone's conditions/racing situation... I almost always will say, "Start with the box stock setup."

For my situation, I don't race anymore, and my backyard track is very bumpy/rough. I'm always softening the suspension and going lighter in the diff fluids compared to what's recommended in manuals. This is pretty much a guarantee of what goes down with all my rides. It also helps having tested setups on earlier models to go by... knowing what works.

I'm not used to working with 4-holes so... I'm just testing... I gotta get it out of my system. Don't do what I'm doing

 

[Littlemotor]

No chance of a “2.3” any time soon.. Tekno, not Associated.

I’m about ready to kick the 100+yr shock tech in favor of the SOTA arrangement.. And I’m sure I’ll never look back after I do..

 

[Spksh]

Shocks

My favorite part of a build has got to be the suspension. My favorite thing about off-road RCs... trying to smooth out the bumps.
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I love a good knolling.

 

[RustyUs]

No chance of a “2.3” any time soon.. Tekno, not Associated.

I’m about ready to kick the 100+yr shock tech in favor of the SOTA arrangement.. And I’m sure I’ll never look back after I do..

They'd be right up my alley, but my needs are not ready for that next level buy in. Old school still works.

 

[RustyUs]

Just Cause

Sales, sensorless, no sense, and nonsense. That's me.
Killing in the name of... Thanks Zack. It'll work.