Tekno RC 1:8 Offroad option parts
Tekno RC has introduced a number of new performance optional parts for their 1:8 offroad chassis range. A new gearbox lowers the diff height, which improves bump handling and provides a smoother, more consistent driving experience, especially mid-corner. The -2mm gearbox requires the new TKR9017B bulkhead cover. To avoid contact with the chassis, Tekno RC NB48 2.X buggies require a light grind (removing roughly 0.5mm of material) on the chassis below the ring gear. TKR9416B is a direct drop in for the EB/ET/NT48 2.X 1/8th scale vehicles and no modifications are necessary. Tekno recommend utilising TKR9054B +/-2 rear hubs when using this new gearbox with the NB/EB48 buggies. The combination of TKR9416B and TKR9054B improves overall grip, stability, and predictability in the rear end.
Next up are new spindles that can be set to -1mm or -2mm axle height compared to the stock spindles. The lower axle height increases front end grip, making them ideal for adding additional steering. For correct bearing clearance while using CVs, TKR9057B revised sleeves are required.
New +/-2mm rear hubs Rear Hubs and Bearing Spacers improve the handling of the EB/NB48 2.X chassis. Team drivers discovered that the -2mm position (closest hole to the bearing) increased rear end grip, stability, and predictability on all track conditions during testing. Although these hubs include an optional high roll centre setting (hinge pin further away from the bearing), it was rarely used during testing.
New revised rear arms allow for more clearance for the -2mm hubs and bulkheads. If you don’t want to buy new arms, TKR9284 stock arms can be lightly ground in a couple key areas for quick clearance. These new arms are a direct replacement for TKR9284 and are compatible with the EB/NB 2.X vehicles. There are no additional parts required.
When installing the new TKR9416B -2mm bulkhead, these new bulkhead covers must be used to provide more ring gear clearance compared to the stock TKR9017 covers. These new covers are not only open to the bottom, allowing the ring gear clearance, but they also seal the bulkhead by more precisely fitting into the chassis cutout under the bulkhead. The sway bar collars are the same as those included with TKR9017.
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
