Tekno RC EB48 2.2 4WD Competition 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit

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High Performance 8th Scale EB48 2.2 Electric Buggy Kit

The Tekno EB48 2.2 further builds on the EB48 2.1 chassis, delivering outstanding rough track handling, extreme durability, and ease of maintenance. The Tekno team aimed to provide a significant upgrade to the EB48 platform, incorporating unique features never seen before. Standard features of the EB48 2.2 include revised shock towers, an updated pistons, Ackermann spindle plates, shorter rear universals, adjustable sway bar Bushings, showcasing the remarkable value offered by this buggy.

About the EB48 2.2

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Suspension

The redesigned split shock towers allow for greater flex and an overall improved feel. Additionally, the updated shock pistons and guides enhance shock smoothness, providing a superior driving experience.

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Driveshafts & Ackerman Plates

Redesigned Ackerman plates increase steering feel and enlarge the tuning window. With 3mm shorter rear drive shafts to accommodate the narrower rear end this chassis is sure to impress and demand low lap times.

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Revisions

The EB48 2.2 has revised components for enhanced performance and durability. The -2mm front and rear bulkheads, -2mm LRC/HRC rear hubs, and -2mm LRC spindles offer improved handling and stability. Additionally, the updated hinge pin sleeves ensure smoother operation and increased reliability on the track.

Features

  • Redesigned Split Design 7075 CNC Machined Shock Towers
  • Redesigned 93.5mm Rear Universal Driveshafts
  • Redesigned Precision Molded Shock Pistons and Guides
  • Redesigned Reduced Ackermann Spindle Plates
  • Redesigned Adjustable Sway Bar Deadband Bushings
  • Revised -2mm Front/Rear Bulkheads
  • Revised -2mm LRC/HRC Rear Hubs
  • Revised -2mm LRC Spindles
  • Revised Shock Standoffs
  • Revised Inner Hinge Pin Sleeves

Includes:

  • (1) EB48 2.2 1/8th 4WD Competition Electric Buggy Kit
  • Manual

Needed to Complete

  • (1) 2-channel radio/transmitter
  • (1) 1:8 scale speed control
  • (1) 1:8 scale motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer's gearing recommendations for correct pinion size)
  • (1) High-torque steering servo
  • (1) 4S LiPo battery
  • (1) Compatible charger
  • (4) 1:8 scale buggy tires & wheels
  • CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue
  • Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
  • Thread-locking compound
  • Tools
  • Silicone Shock & Diff Fluid
  • Transmitter batteries

Specifications:

Scale Size 1:8
Terrain Off-Road
Body Style Buggy
Drive 4WD
Length -
Width -
Wheelbase -
Weight -
Power Source Electric
Assembly Level Kit*

*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.

This product was added to our catalog on August 12, 2024

Michael A Carnes
Verified Owner
Monday, Aug 26 2024 (3 months ago)
Tekno RC EB48 2.2 4WD Competition 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit
nice car.. ive built easily 100 8th scale buggies in my life.. this one is the nicest ive ever built. cant wait to race it
John Joe
Verified Owner
Monday, Oct 28 2024 (2 weeks ago)
Tekno RC EB48 2.2 4WD Competition 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit
On par with Team Associated kits, but I had to purchase additional shims to remove slack on diff out drive cups, arm hinges, servo links, etc. Shock caps allowed oil to spil out from the relief hole on side of the cap. Stock setup looked really jacked to me, I changed the front wheels from positive camber to negative 2-3 deg, rear is sitting way low, moved up 1.5 mm. The finished buggy looks incredible, makes all the little difficulties worthwhile, and I hate to get it dirty! Makes me want to get another one. Edit: after running on a local dirt track for 4-5 packs, I managed to bend the rear shock shaft, noticed right hand shock screw backing out and significant wear on the front and rear of chassis plate, wear on front shock caps. Significant rubbing from top of the hubs inside all the wheels. You can blame most of these to hooligans in the club or just bad driving, but the buggy seems fragile and may not last a full racing season without a ton of parts. I ran same amount of track time with tlr buggy with same ‘hooligans’, same day, and no damage whatsoever and ran like a champ. Tekno was finicky on setup changes and showed different behavior on turns and straights.
Jeffrey R
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Nov 13 2024 (yesterday)
Tekno RC EB48 2.2 4WD Competition 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit
This is my fifth or so Tekno kit, and third EB48. If you’re a racer looking for a racer’s perspective, this isn’t that. I bash this, like I bash my xray and Kyosho 1/8 buggies, my MCD buggy, and a dozen others. Why bash a race buggy? You should try it, if you haven’t. Consider that 1/8 race buggies are the pinnacle of off-road RC, and that the EB48 (according to some) is perhaps the best 1/8 race buggy. It is fast, forgiving, incredibly durable, easy to build, and easy to maintain. I don’t know what racers imagine bashers are looking for in a toy car (I was recently scolded by none other than Tekno customer support for bashing this), so I’ll just tell you: fast, forgiving, incredibly durable, easy to build, and easy to maintain. And this is that.

I run 2200 or 2250 kv motors with SMC’s lightweight 4S, 5800mAh HCL-HCV hardcase packs. A servo of about 500 oz-in works well. I like Schumacher spiral (spike) tires, or AKA I-beams, or similar. In a pinch, badlands, but they’re heavy. I run tallish gearing with good fans so it screams but doesn’t overheat.
Matthew Page
Monday, Nov 11 2024 (3 days ago)
Tekno RC EB48 2.2 4WD Competition 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit
Best buggy out there. Best manual also. Super easy build and everything fit perfectly.