Almost every manufacture has had tank problems at one time or another . The original RC8 tanks broke the same way, same with Durango. Mbx6 tanks where dodgy , ST-RR tanks crack on the bottom and most losi guys run rubber bands to keep the lids closed. Might seem like small consolation to tekno guys with broken tanks but a fix is coming. Tekno is a small and aggressive company that can react and address these issues very quickly.

That sounds very good, strong position of mature company. Let me ask one question: for me as intl customer planning to buy NB48 what you can suggest to avoid troubles with 'old' tanks already packed in kits? Seems there will be no 'updated' kits by the date i'll place my order.

There are many tips in this thread actually, read the last couple pages and you should have a good idea on how to preserve the tank.

What we found in testing is that hard flat landings are the main cause of tank failure. Not really crashing, but hard landings.

But someone told that even with all precautions tank could be broken.
So seems there is only way to make sure - order updated tank.

Pretty much.

Small price to pay really considering I've paid for 3 new old tanks already plus one freebie from Tekno.

It's awesome that progress is being made on the issue though. Hopefully soon a stronger design tank will be out. I for one would rather a little extra weight to deal with than endless dnf's

I applaud the effort Danny and Tekno have dedicated to this resolve the tank issue. It seems that there were drivers at DNC 2014 that also experienced tank issues and that was the final straw. Being a NB48 owner that has had two cracked/broken tanks I have to say that the support/warrnaty process has been excellent. I received my replacement tanks recently and have implemented many of the tips suggested on the forum to help prevent tank issues.

I feel a very low level of confidence with the current tanks. Based on all the feedback provided no matter what precaution is taken with the tanks, they will have issues. I eagerly await the revised tanks in order to continue my full confidence in my Tekno products I have always had.

Well i have never broke a tank yet,, maybe it is cos i take my time and sort it before i go onto track

This is what i have done with 100%

First i drilled out the hole's to about 4mm, then i put xray tank inserts in the hole's, i then used the same screws as in the kit with washers and the two o ring's as per kit, then i tighten it down till there was no movement on the screw up or down,,,, job done

I have tested this well and the only thing i have not done is ram it into the wall,,,,,

Id sooner take the time and make sure, even if it is after every bad landing just bring it in and check, this is what i have done with 100% success rate

Well worth doing

My temps here in Scotland are luck too be up too about 4c so yes very cold

where is your track in Scotland. My brother moved there and my nephews love watching rc racing

I love running nitro so far. I'm glad I got a great car to start with. I'm the white car, black wing, yellow wheels. You'll see me come out of the pits 30 seconds into the video.

I was rushing around too much to remember to hit the record button for our 30 minute main but the car was awesome.

+ YouTube Video

You'll even see a head-on collision in there. No signs on my car but unfortunately busted his K-car.

Well, trust, when I say I put in every effort to keep them from breaking, ever since the first one, more so as these cost me about $40 a tank by the time I install them. consider yourself lucky. I've tried everything you have plus a lot more, but still no sevens on dice. Admittedly I don't bring it in after every landing to check, but nobody does during a heat, and there are no walls to hit at our track, and I don't bash with my race cars. I' like to see a pic or two of your track Andy, just to see if we are on the same page, or better yet a vid.

Anyway, Tekno says they are onto it and acknowledge there is an issue, so you'll be glad there is a fix when you do break a tank.

Pic of the latest break below

look up CSOR ( central scotland off roaders) on the inter net we have a forum and you will get all the deatails from there ok, i hope this helps

by the way i dont have walls at our track it was a figure of speech lol lol but i will get a picture if not go too the web site at CSOR it is a very large track with over 10 large jumps and is over 400 mtrs, and i am no pro so i do not always land right,,,,,,,,, but as i said i do use the extra rear flex post, so no flex in the rear at all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqUYvRWs3Pw

video of our track from last year the jumps run the same way but the lay out is different, trying to find a new video but dont look like there is a new one sorry

here is some photos of the rear end and my tank mods ok







as you can see i have put the pipes the other way round as well