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Old 03-25-2014 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bortzilla
Cant wait to start my 4th Tekno build tomorrow...the NB48! Hoping I can get it built in time to test it out Sunday. Anyone running the Buku clutch in theirs?
Yes, the flywheel fits fine but a normal bell will not reach far enough forward to properly engage the spur gear.
There are ways to move the bell forward but its prob easiest to just use the kit bell and bearings. Make sure you
degrease the large inner bearing since there is alot of grease in it. Depending on how you shim it you may need to
take a small amount off the back of the bell, See Step R-3 notes in the manual.

Are you new to the BuKu?
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Old 03-25-2014 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JsK
Yes, the flywheel fits fine but a normal bell will not reach far enough forward to properly engage the spur gear.
There are ways to move the bell forward but its prob easiest to just use the kit bell and bearings. Make sure you
degrease the large inner bearing since there is alot of grease in it. Depending on how you shim it you may need to
take a small amount off the back of the bell, See Step R-3 notes in the manual.

Are you new to the BuKu?
Thanks for the tips. Yes, new to Buku..actually new to everything nitro! Wish me luck..ill need it.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bortzilla
Cant wait to start my 4th Tekno build tomorrow...the NB48! Hoping I can get it built in time to test it out Sunday. Anyone running the Buku clutch in theirs?
Think im going to sell my stuff just to build more Teknos for myself. They are fun to build.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 05:35 PM
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Seeing I am about to buy one of these cars. Any tips and tricks for this car?
Im already planning a buku clutch set up or a serpent steel flywheel.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bortzilla
Thanks for the tips. Yes, new to Buku..actually new to everything nitro! Wish me luck..ill need it.
I would suggest you build it with the stock clutch until you get the hang of things.
The aluminum shoes are alot more forgiving. BuKu's are an great
clutch but they can be a bit overwhelming with all the adjustment if this is
your first nitro. Once you have a good solid tune on your motor and decide
to try the BuKu you will just need to get another Tekno bell.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Casketman
Seeing I am about to buy one of these cars. Any tips and tricks for this car?
Im already planning a buku clutch set up or a serpent steel flywheel.
Just run the stock clutch. It works fine, just make sure you have someone help
you seat the shoes. Other than a 4mm arm reamer and making sure you get ALL
the excess plastic off the shock cartridge parts where they come off the tree
its a pretty easy kit to build.

I would also suggest that you change step T-2 in the manual a bit. Instead of
waiting until then to put the TKR1201 locknut in the steering I would do it back
in step M-2 before you bolt the steering to the chassis. Its a pain to get that
in there when its all assembled.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JsK
Just run the stock clutch. It works fine, just make sure you have someone help
you seat the shoes. Other than a 4mm arm reamer and making sure you get ALL
the excess plastic off the shock cartridge parts where they come off the tree
its a pretty easy kit to build.

I would also suggest that you change step T-2 in the manual a bit. Instead of
waiting until then to put the TKR1201 locknut in the steering I would do it back
in step M-2 before you bolt the steering to the chassis. Its a pain to get that
in there when its all assembled.
Got it,thanks!
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Old 03-25-2014 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Casketman
Seeing I am about to buy one of these cars. Any tips and tricks for this car?
Use good tools. I've heard from local tekno owners that looong M3x40 screws (holding pieces of bulkheads together) got stripped with cheap 2mm wrenches very fast.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vandalzzz
Use good tools. I've heard from local tekno owners that looong M3x40 screws (holding pieces of bulkheads together) got stripped with cheap 2mm wrenches very fast.
yes they do with cheap tools but a good hudy 2mm driver has no problems at all even removing stripped screw heads


apart from that enjoy the build
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Old 03-25-2014 | 09:11 PM
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Built yesterday O and P bags (shocks). Found that after placing shock onto the shock tower, installing bushing and securing flanged locknut shock itself doesn't move freely. Its my fault or all that stuff needs to work a little to develop freeplay?
Also i've noticed that bushing between shock cap and standoff is directed (more flat area on one side), but manual doesn't say anything about it. What direction is proper for installing: more flat area to tower or to locknut?
The shock bushing is designed to be a tight fit in the shock cap. It will move on the standoff however and be perfect if you simply back off the flanged nut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

It doesn't matter what direction you put it in. Hope this helps.
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Old 03-25-2014 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vandalzzz
Use good tools. I've heard from local tekno owners that looong M3x40 screws (holding pieces of bulkheads together) got stripped with cheap 2mm wrenches very fast.
They do make electric screwdrivers...

And MIP has some sweet bits. Go slow so you don't strip anything and save your wrists .
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Old 03-25-2014 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by teknorc
They do make electric screwdrivers...

And MIP has some sweet bits. Go slow so you don't strip anything and save your wrists .
+1 i have those bits and love them.
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Old 03-26-2014 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by teknorc
They do make electric screwdrivers...

And MIP has some sweet bits. Go slow so you don't strip anything and save your wrists .
Thanks for shock bushing advice.

I have Dremel Driver, but prefer make 1st build by hands, to feel every thread etc etc =)
For metric screws there is Associated bits set, only five bits for 25 bucks but how useful this kit is: very good 1.5mm bit, and both regular and ball end 2mm and 2.5mm bits. Very tight fit to screws, maybe it won't last as long as Hudy stuff, but for that price it worth every cent.
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Old 03-26-2014 | 01:27 AM
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I use a tube of chapstick when building a new kit. Just a small dab on the screws that go into plastic. It helps a ton.
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Old 03-26-2014 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by latemodel13
I use a tube of chapstick when building a new kit. Just a small dab on the screws that go into plastic. It helps a ton.
I use black grease from kit packaging for same purposes.
Also it's very important to not overheat screws due to fast rotating speed during first threading in.
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