2LikesTekno RC EB48 Thread
04-03-2013 | 10:11 AM
#5521
04-04-2013 | 05:50 AM
#5522
Last night I used a variation of Balirs set up. 5,5,3 diff, 35/30, 1.3x8 Kyosho pistons, light blue Kyosho springs all around, rear pushed back all the way 5mm shimmed front of hub. 2050kv geared 16/46, max amps race pack. All other parameters just like Blair's set-up. First qualifier I did not remove any of the braces. The rear was stiff and would swing around pretty good. I removed the rear brace for the main and the car changed. I mean it was hooked up. If I remove the rear light blue Kyosho springs and go to a orange or yellow, I think it will be perfect. Finished second in the main. I wish I would have tried HB Megabites instead of AKA impacts on our track. It was quick Wednesday night race, so I left it alone. I hope the NB48 will be similiar to this car.
Last edited by Afun; 04-04-2013 at 10:00 AM.
04-04-2013 | 07:25 AM
#5523
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Anyone have a link to the Balirs setup that is being referenced?
*edit* think I found them. http://www.teknorc.com/eb48-setup-sheets/
*edit* think I found them. http://www.teknorc.com/eb48-setup-sheets/
04-04-2013 | 09:34 AM
#5525
The Kyosho rear orange springs are rated at 3.4lbs where the stiffest Tekno rears are 2.93 lbs.
I asked Blair this question and he said that those are the springs/pistons that everyone uses for nitro buggies so they really understand them. He also said that they support the car better and make it easier to land when the car is out of shape (not bottoming out).
To me the Kyosho Light Blue/Orange springs feel firmer compared to the Tekno front yellow and rear orange.
I just put a set on my car. I can give you more feedback after this weekend's race.
Chris
I asked Blair this question and he said that those are the springs/pistons that everyone uses for nitro buggies so they really understand them. He also said that they support the car better and make it easier to land when the car is out of shape (not bottoming out).
To me the Kyosho Light Blue/Orange springs feel firmer compared to the Tekno front yellow and rear orange.
I just put a set on my car. I can give you more feedback after this weekend's race.
Chris
04-04-2013 | 10:05 AM
#5526
I felt the car would sag with the stock Tekno springs. With the stock Tekno pistons I would have no rebound. The Tekno Springs got worse with age. They weren't alway like that. I've been racing this car since launch. The Kyosho light blue springs all around may be a bit too stiff. I will soften up the rear with orange ones.
04-04-2013 | 10:59 AM
#5532
don't feel bad, last time I looked for it it wasn't in a place I would have thought to look myself lol.
For heavier rate springs, I also use these charts that I found online or worked out in excel:
For heavier rate springs, I also use these charts that I found online or worked out in excel:
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Hot Bodies D8 spring rates Part # Length Force Color Lbs 67446 60 74 Gray 4.14 67447 60 81 White 4.54 67448 60 89 Blue 4.98 67449 60 98 Orange 5.49 67450 68 59 Green 3.30 67451 68 68 Yellow 3.81 67452 68 81 Red 4.54 67453 76 52 Gray 2.91 67454 76 59 white 3.30 67455 76 63 Blue 3.53 67456 76 74 Orange 4.14 Associated RC8.2 Rates Front Black 3.30 Front Silver 3.90 Front Green 4.00 Front Silver 8.2 4.30 Front Blue 4.65 Front Bronze 4.70 Rear Black 2.70 Rear Green 3.25 Rear Silver 3.30 Rear Silver 8.2 3.55 Rear Blue 3.75 Rear Bronze 4.00 Xray 1/8 Spring Rates Front White 0.65 3.7115 Front Grey 0.7 3.997 Front Grey-Blue 0.8 4.568 Front Blue 0.86 4.9106 Front Violet 0.92 5.2532 Front Purple 0.98 5.5958 Rear White 0.47 2.6837 Rear Grey 0.5 2.855 Rear Grey-Blue 0.57 3.2547 Rear Blue 0.61 3.4831 Rear Violet 0.65 3.7115 Rear Purple 0.7 3.997
04-04-2013 | 12:34 PM
#5535
Im Selling my dxr8e and going to get either the eb48 or the d8 hara with the tekno chassis. which is better in terms of handling. Any cons and pros on these? And what are the main differences besides chassis lay out?