Originally Posted by steve blair

I want to take a moment and talk about the new Tekno EB48 electric 1/8th scale buggy. Thanks to Tekno RC I’ve been given the chance to test a prototype buggy, which is set to be released in the next few months. Since starting 1/8th e-buggy racing several years ago, I’ve run several cars including Kyosho, Mugen and Associated. All these kits originated from a nitro platform with some type of conversion kit to switch to electric. Well I can say that Tekno RC has designed a 1/8 e-buggy from the ground up. This car is only designed for one purpose electric and it’s done right.



Everything is as close to the center of the buggy as possible with correct balance and weight distribution. Electric buggies are much heavier than nitro buggies. Tekno took this into consideration and made the buggy as light as possible without sacrificing durability. I’ve driven this buggy on bumpy tracks, smooth tracks and it reacts much faster than other buggies I’ve driven. What I really noticed was the corner speed, jumping ability and ample steering. There is little to no wear on all plastic parts and after running the buggy for several months there is virtually no slop in the suspension. There is so much thought put into this buggy and more tuning capabilities than I’ve ever seen before. I’m currently running a Losi 8IGHT-E 2.0 body and while some think that body is narrow, the Tekno kit is well over an inch narrower than the Losi body. Now that’s narrow for 1/8 scale! To date this is by far the best electric buggy I’ve ever driven.

Originally Posted by teknorc

Titanium turnbuckles are OK. They are 50% lighter than steel, but they have a tendency to snap rather than bend. If you simply made our current design in titanium it probably wouldn't hold up. You'd have to increase the material for titanium to be effective. We really think titanium isn't really needed here since the current design (coupled with the rod ends) is so durable and already so lightweight.

We made the ESC tray to fit a Mamba Monster footprint and smaller so that ESC you listed should just fit (2mm over on one dimension).

Street price is projected around $525-$550 similar to other high end 1/8th eBuggy kits.

Originally Posted by alport78

My last quick question
- Is the set screws which holds the rear center diff coupler M3 or M4 ? I had some issues with that screw on the V4 conversion and finally modified it to a M4 screw and problem solved. BTW the coupler was made of the hardest metal that I ever worked on .It was so hard (cost me to buy some tools 5 times more expensive than the coupler) to prepare the hole for m4 set screw..

Originally Posted by kufman

Is there a purpose built body for this thing? One with vents at the front where they could be useful?

Originally Posted by kufman

Hey Rice Man, Could you edit your first post in this thread to include the body off pictures of the car? It will be good to have pics on the first page so that people can find them when this thread gets to be long.

Originally Posted by teknorc

We will have our own body, there is one vent IIRC. We'll post pics of the body on our site once we get one painted up.

Originally Posted by Cain

Anyway We can get a picture with the Mamba Monster ESC mounted? Reason I ask is that could give me a better idea of what space is left, assuming a Tekin buggy sized motor of course.

Originally Posted by UK.hardcore

anybody want to buy a DEX408 from me? lol.

where/when will i be able to get this in europe?

Originally Posted by teknorc

I think we have one of those, we'll post it up soon. The 56mm dimension goes width-wise. The Tekin is 56mm wide in the brochure pic so you can get an idea of everything might fit.

Originally Posted by teknorc

We're working on international distribution now. It's imperative that we have good sales channels and support throughout the rest of the world now. It's easy buying a hop-up driveshaft kit online, but the whole car with spares and options is a little different. We'll be listing distributors on our site as soon as they are confirmed. Parts lists and prices will be going to dealers and distributors today or tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Cain

Thanks, I appreciate that. Right now I have been using a MMP ESC for my 1/8, works well. Heck in your lighter buggy could work even better lol.