I've been trying to make the switch from a Tekno RC8.2e to an EB48, but I'm still consistently faster with the RC8.2e. I've only driven the EB48 at two races (one hard packed high traction huge track and one one loamy low/med traction medium sized track). At the most recent race, I qualified 2nd with the EB48, but was forced to switch to the RC8.2e for the main because of a broken part. I ended up winning and beating my best EB48 lap time by 1 second on a 30 second track. The RC8.2 suits my driving style better because I feel like I can push it harder and carry better speed through corners and rough sections of a track. The only advantage I've seen with the EB48 is that it jumps better and gets back on throttle faster after landings. I haven't given up yet and will continue to tweak until it works for me. We're starting an indoor winter series soon and I think the EB48 will be great since it's lighter and designed by folks that race indoor a lot.

Just my 2 cents. Tekno junkies please don't flame... After all, the Tekno conversion is a huge part of what makes the RC8.2e an awesome car.

It's all in the setup. Have you spent a lot of time tuning the AE? How long have you had it compared to your new ride?

Once you get more familiar with the eb48 and get to tuning to your driving style I'm sure you'll match your rc8 lap times or better.

I was in the same boat bro, I have a Tekno V4 RC8.2E and I have that sucker dialed to the point where It can't be any better than it already is. Trust me when I say that after you spend some more quality time with the EB48 It will be better than your RC8.2E ever was. It took me a couple months of testing and tuning, but when you find that sweet spot of a set up, and the best possible tire option, the EB48 will run faster laps than the RC8.2E. I had mentioned this same senario earley in this thread a few months ago. The EB48 and the Tekno V4 RC8.2E are two totally different monsters. Usually most guys are better with there EB48 with the box stock set up from the get go, but when guys switch from the RC8.2E It's a little bit harder to make the switch because the RC8.2E Tekno V4 is a very good running buggy too. Just give the EB48 some time and you'll see the difference, like I said it took me a couple months and after that I'm very happy I made the switch. But for what's It's worth I will never sell my RC8.2E Tekno V4 because It's very hard to let go of a buggy that is set up so well.

Yeah. Over the last 3 years, I've had several RC8, RC8B, RC8.2 nitro and electric buggies, so I am intimately familiar with setting up the AE car. Like I said, I've only scratched the surface with the Tekno and will learn how to to tweak to my liking.

My biggest issue is keeping the rear end planted on power coming out of turns. I feel like I have to feather it to keep it from breaking loose especially when driving aggressively with heavy brake/throttle transitions. Any suggestions?

I would mess around with the anti-squat, toe in in the rear, tires, punch control on the speedo. That's what I did as I had the same issue with one perticular track I run on here and there. Anti squat is what helped the most.

Yes, play with anti squat (most helpful) and try moving the rear camber link in one hole on the hub.

Anti sway bars make a big difference on this car too. Lighter in the rear will really lock in the rear but you may lose some steering.

any tips on a servo horn for a savox servo? mine stripped out and i am having problems finding one to fit,thanks

I've had the best luck with the Hot Bodies alum servo horn.

much thanks,i was getting into her maiden run when it let go....

+1

Shock angles are also really important on the EB48. It seems, the front should not be leaned in more than the rear. Try standing up the fronts (all the way out on the tower, middle or inner on the arm). Then lay down the rear a bit (in on the tower, middle or outer on the arm).

From there you will need to tune your oils again. Thinner in the back, and thicker in the front.

Thank you to everyone for all of your input & reasoning...I just might have to give a eb48 a try.

+1 thanks for answering both of our questions.

Yeah the V4 conversion is a lot of the reason your RC8.2e is the way it is. As I understand it this guy is coming from the regular 8.2e. That car is like the genaric off brand Cheerios of electric 1/8 scales. His best bet may be to just go with a V4 conversion, especially if he has a nitro 8.2.

If you have a nitro 8.2 I would just get the Tekno V4 conversion. Almost all of the benefits of the EB48, yet you can share spare parts with your nitro. Not to mention the much lower cost. If you have no loyalty to the 8.2e, I say get rid of that bowl of genaric off brand Cheerios.