Tekno ET48 2.0 ✌️ In Depth Build Review - Watch THIS before you Buy or Build!

Brand new from Tekno RC is the ET48 2.0 - their 1/8th scale 4wd electric competition truggy Kit.
This video is an in depth build review of the kit including tools needed, supplement parts, step by step info, owner's manual and my over all thought on the new Truggy
Get your ET48 2.0 here: bit.ly/3mx5DFC
Items mentioned in this video:
MIP Metric Hex Kit: bit.ly/2QHyA2Y
MIP Nutdrivers: bit.ly/3ahqDJT
MIP 5.0mm Nutdriver: bit.ly/3eakgdN
Turnbuckle Wrenches: bit.ly/2R6L2d7
Needle Nose Pliers: bit.ly/38qjbdr
Shock Shaft Pliers: bit.ly/2xffSsJ
17mm Wheel Wrench: amzn.to/2H9awAX
Lexan Scissors: bit.ly/3dYPkwV
Body reamer: bit.ly/343xEM0
Digital Calipers: bit.ly/3c46Eid
Blue O Ring Grease: bit.ly/3bqG9Dm
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[@luigibellantoni6828]

Absolutely love the quality in the tekno....amazing!

[@TheRCNetwork]

They do a great job! Always on it

[@willieyanez8139]

Build it for both race and bash, that’s what I did with my sons truggified mt410. Almost a year of hell and not a single failure.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I've always wanted to put a truggy chassis on my MT410.....I have a knack for doing that to other trucks!

[@willieyanez8139]

@@TheRCNetwork I used the m2c chassis towers braces, all I can say it’s 5 year old boy proof, it’s a freaking tank

[@RConmyMind]

This kit has some nice details. As a racer I say, build it as racer, of course 😎✌🏻

[@legit_yo-yo4842]

I agree

[@Bziiit.]

I've never seen such beafy bevel gears, really impressive

[@TheRCNetwork]

They're stout!

[@RcOffroad9513]

That body looks crazy! It is a racer, so... race kit is my opinion. Great video!

[@TheRCNetwork]

I love the body!

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

Oh man I would make it a basher lots of fun for all

[@gourobkundu2173]

Exactly.

[@aaroncavanaugh8241]

I’m gonna be getting an et48 2.0 and build it primarily as a badger with occasional track use (I have a track 5 mile from my house)… I’ll outfit it with a tekin power system (rx8 gen 3 and a tekin 2200kv motor roughly, 3s and 4s lihv, protek 170tbl servo, Futaba 4pm rs304sb, badlands 2.8 or the tires rich here uses for race, and for bashing badlands mx28 or maybe the 38’s, full optioned shocks, steel spur gear, and color I’m having trouble choosing… spaz stix colors for sure but colors I’m trying to decide.. Candy red with silver metallic or black backing, candy orange with black or silver metallic backing, gold red color shift, orange/purple/red color shift, or other style… any tips on Anything would be great as this is gonna be my first kit build and racer.. asl me for anything about it)

[@thercracer1717]

My dad just bought one of these and I just started building it, hopefully it turns out better than I think it will

[@TheRCNetwork]

It's a really fun build...take your time and read the manual

[@thercracer1717]

Update: he just gave me his truggy for no reason

[@RazorRC]

Awesome walkthrough of the truck, thanks for sharing!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Razor

[@matthewward7457]

That is a high quality video, you sir are good at this.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@GreatLakesRC]

Wow! Amazing detailed build review 🤩 exactly what I was expecting 👌 Upon seeing this video I don't think you can bash this ET. All the adjustments are clearly made for racing. It would be nice for Tekno to keep the 48.3 kit around and make it specifically for bashing.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks GLRC - I agree on the 48.3 - the basher crown is in love with the MT410/MT48

[@choke666]

THAT IS TRULY A WORK OF ART!!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Tekno did a great job on it

[@lanceteerracing9712]

I think a race build is the best way to go in my opinion

[@paulgarwood192]

I’m leaning towards an overpowered basher, as in crazy power. I just think it will take the power and handle super well. As for the body. Put some Christmas wrapping on it, it looks like gift boxes 🤣 Thanks again for sharing Rich. It’s always a joy!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, Tekno's are built like tanks.....it could take almost any power

[@cammac1393]

Good video!!! Can't wait for the NT

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@LeftyRC]

As always - best rc build videos on KZbin! How about build it as a “rasher” a bit racer and a bit basher :)

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Yeah, it may morph into a hybrid

[@jonowillmer]

Great detail, thanks for the info and a very well put together video.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonowillmer]

@@TheRCNetwork well I've ordered one now so it was helpful, looking forward to the versatility of this car.

[@jermsman18]

Basher! I like alternatives to the big two!

[@dizzydrc]

Very nice build!👌🏽 Now let's see her rip, make it a basher and put it to the test🤟🏼💥. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇱🇺👋🏼

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Dizzy! Greeting from the crazy land

[@andybcardoso1978]

I think a basher would be epic! great video Rich as always!

[@Tacodog23]

Awesome video like usual, now I’m just waiting for and eb410.3 if that will ever come out

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Not sure we will see a eb410.3 for at least another year

[@MegaDieseldriver]

I built my Truggy to race but during my first test drive off the track I was Shocked how amazing it drove compared to all the the other rtr vehicles I’ve driven advertised as bashers. Perhaps it’s time to start talking about how these vehicles are great on and off the track. Not to mention how fun it is to build a super high quality kit.... it’s just expensive. That being said plenty of people buy 3 rtr bashers and endless upgrades trying to make it strong.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I felt the same when I drove the MT410 5 years ago....I never felt the same driving any RTR after that

[@Firewlkre]

I would say the R's have the majority and it is a racer so take it to the track and buy some "time",then set it "free" and go have some fun at the bash !

[@TheRCNetwork]

Better check again.....lots of B's as of late

[@franksam8610]

Love my mt410 eyeing one of the nt48

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Happy RCing

[@bingcringing]

Both!! Make it a racer, then throw big tires on and bash it 👊

[@fencer39]

Agreed ....A basher that can easily adapt to the race track !

[@ReadySetRC]

Beautiful build👍👍 You did not disappoint😊 Basher please.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Glad to bring this content

[@camilo8cheryl]

Build one last year until now 90% complete and i have not installed the motor and esc yet😂 i might finish mine when i retire from work😫🤣

[@TheRCNetwork]

Finish that thing up! It drives great!

[@user-xq6jf2vy3d]

Basher absolutely!! Thanks to your review, I’m going to order TKR5253B aluminium servor horn.

[@TheRCNetwork]

yeah, grab the servo horn....it will make for a non-stop build

[@905rc2]

Thanks for the excellent video content!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@UserNamedNone]

A great video and a great car. Well done.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! It's one of my favorites, still!

[@user-px7zb6ku3x]

Puzzle piece replaces the center diff brace to the center diff cage part. its how you still use the screw on the cage. Many people including myself do not use the center diff brace on our EB 2.0.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, I covered that....it's a great tuning option

[@D70racing]

Nice video, sound a bit like a Tekno fan boy though. 😂 I wasn’t amazed by my eb48 2.0 build, but on the track? Yes for sure! One thing I caught is you confused what diff you shimmed when showing the manual around 11:22. As you clearly earlier showed the one shim in the front diff. No big deal

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I noticed that when I edited the video....and was so tired, I was confused too. The first bulkhead I built took a shim....but that can change from person to person.

[@gavinvucina]

Looks good rich!

[@the_icon_of_sin_94]

I would love to see a basher build

[@davemitch729]

Set up as a basher please that's what mine will be when it arrives next week

[@tonyallen9131]

Race setup because you will still be able to take it out for a bash but it's harder to take something that setup for bashing to the track

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very true

[@stynnty]

Perfect for all

[@Thedudeabides803]

I wonder why they don’t make the a arms smooth on top. Seems like dirt would not accumulate as bad if they did that. I’m so undecided what truggy to get. I have an MP10T already and still on the fence what to buy next. Great video.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching. I’m sure it’s to make them lighter….with that, I’ve never seen a Tekno arm break. I’d go with a modern buggy…..Kyosho is a great, but a really dated design

[@Thedudeabides803]

The cutouts make the arms lighter I would agree, I just wonder why they don’t make the cutouts face the ground so dirt doesn’t settle in them. Seems like there’s a reason why the smooth sides don’t face up?

[@saschabecks4263]

Sweet ! Racer!!!

[@americanbulliesacgskamp.ab8564]

Appreciate your content I was wondering do u have a link to those tools needed for this build u showed in this video???

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, all links are in the video description.

[@americanbulliesacgskamp.ab8564]

Thank you appreciate you Salute Godbless

[@jacobhungerford4206]

Im thinking about getting this for racing

[@TheRCNetwork]

IMO, the best 1/8th scale on the market

[@jojoe469]

​@@TheRCNetwork hi love U video love tekno truggy.wht do U think about kyosho inferno mp10te I no that they pro kits just like to no quality stongers on kyosho inferno mp10te.peace out I hope I made sense Joe from Melbourne

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@jojoe469 Kyosho is using a 10 year old design, still. Both Tekno and Kyoto make "Pro" kits....I would put Tekno's kits up for durability over every kit on the market. Which is why the basher community loves Tekno and the MT410 Tekno put together for them. As for prices, Kyosho parts cost nearly double that of Tekno.

[@williemonteiro]

Racing is the way!

[@DoRC]

For pure bashing is there really much benefit to this over the mt410? It's obviously a newer design but they added much to it that would be good for bashing?

[@byzone0632]

Short answer is no. All of the updates that came out with this car all had racing in mind. There’s nothing that wasn’t already there with the mt410 and the et48.3 for bashing.

[@letsgetitrc]

Basher 💯👍💪 you have M2c to back you up💪

[@rcx8971]

Lets go out and break the new truggy sounds like a plan to me

[@letsgetitrc]

Learn to drive buddy. Tekno and M2c equals minimal breakage. I absolutely send my M2c Kraton and it laughs at me 💯This truck doesn’t compare to mine with upgrades but I’m buying one anyway and to the Moon it goes!

[@emguyqn]

Basher. I see one of theses replacing my Losi 8t 3.0.

[@rileykairc]

Basher it will be a lot of fun

[@TheFatAssCat]

An MT410 recently replaced my Maxx. From the looks of this kit, I think the Kraton EXB is next...

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, this can slide right into that spot!

[@3dkinson]

have you ever built a serpent 1/8 ? they have been doing the set screws to security pins like that since two models ago.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Never built a Serpent...but, yes, Tekno has been doing the set screws for a while too....just wanted to point that out

[@User-four20]

Also the bearing sway bars way before other company :)

[@kevinmendesracehavenrc]

A PURE! RACER PLZ I WANT ONE AND want to see how it is on the track . LOL PLZZZZZZZ!!

[@jammindesigns7135]

Good content Rich! Not sure if ya still hate me lol. Either cheers on the vid. Wanna grab a buggy version at some point.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Dang, blast from the past! Naw, I never hate RC people! Good to see you in the comments

[@tristancruz2806]

Any recommendations for Lexan scissors? What are the ones in this video?

[@TheRCNetwork]

The Protek ones in the description are decent....the ones in the video are from Dubro...just cheap scissors.

[@afrewer94]

Put shock oil on the shock body and the orings to make the preload collar much easier to install.

[@TheRCNetwork]

oh, yeah, I did. some screwed on easier than others, but still way tight. This was seen in the EB48 2.0 as well

[@afrewer94]

@@TheRCNetwork I had the same issue! I built my NB48 2.0 without oiling the orings and it was painful.

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@afrewer94 I always oil the oil rings, on every shock I build....but it was a known issue on the 2.0’s. I believe one of the team drivers even had a hack for it.

[@D70racing]

I am under the impression that the silicone oil will only make that o ring swell. So I used sone green slime grease, and it was much easier to thread on.

[@afrewer94]

@@D70racing that's a very good point. I'll be using oring grease in the future as well.

[@bradyknowzbest1149]

Im really stuck between this and the losi xte truggy. Ive ways raced losi, associated and Kyosho. I love how aggressive i can drive my losi 8 4.0 truggy at the track and correct mistakes easily with it. Wich truggy will be a better truck for local club racing?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'd pick the Tekno every day and twice on Sunday....over the TLR. Things I hated on the TLR builds - the motor mount, the offset / differently configured diffs/gearboxes, and the terrible instructions

[@tinolederer1709]

In terms of quality (parts, build, etc.), would you prefer the Tekno or the TLR 8ight XE Elite? Ok, the Tekno is a Truggy ;-). Thanks

[@TheRCNetwork]

Parts, build and quality - the Tekno wins by a bit, IMO. The TLR is nice, but loses on a crucial step/part missing in the manual and overall unlikable items like the motor mount. I prefer the Tekno motor mount and in general, all of the electronics mounts in the Tekno.

[@Marek_Z_RC]

Basher 🚀

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Hope I see a painting video dude but you’re probably done by now with how fast you’re busting out these videos 👍🏻. It’s all good but if you haven’t painted it up yet showing us your process of deciding what to paint & how to paint would be cool 👍🏻

[@TheRCNetwork]

I have this video - it's a bit older, but I use the same process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuklpekr9Keosk

[@KacKLaPPeN23]

Racer. This is looking like an awesome kit from Tekno, sadly also desperately needs an aftermarket body that covers the front shock tower, though looking at the second set of mounting positions for the body mounts they definitely knew it was coming. Not only does this look incredibly ugly imo, it's also not ideal for newer drivers who might be flipping their car more often than a pro. If you have a body covering the tower it will not dig into the dirt surface if you land on it. Sure it won't be able to fend off a "death blow" but I already see my fair share of bent Buggy shock towers after seemingly small incidents. This thing is both heavier and the shock tower is longer, creating much more leverage.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Most any "vintage" truggy body will fit...there's mounting holes on the shock tower for the old style body mounts. I personally love the body

[@erikandrews6870]

Racer for sure!

[@kennethdraper1838]

I'm guessing you'll go with basher. I don't see you running it at OCRC. Besides, that body needs to get trashed somehow

[@TheRCNetwork]

This would not be good at OCRC....way too big

[@mrpotatoheadracing]

Racer all the way!!!

[@jonthomas8487]

Basher for sure and do a durability test against a comparable ARRMA

[@TheRCNetwork]

There will def. be a durability test!

[@sebastienbailly5320]

Hello, i french fan😁 For 4s or 6s ? Good basher or just racer? Ses you

[@TheRCNetwork]

Depends on your electronics. Gearing wise, it will be ideal with a 2000-2200kv on 4s

[@sebastienbailly5320]

@@TheRCNetwork max speed on 4s ? Max 8hobbywing 2200kv 6s

[@Martin-yb6wd]

Great Video!👍😀 Build it as a basher please.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Martin!

[@Martin-yb6wd]

Before your Video I was on to buy a MT410. Just right now I ordered the new ET48 2.0😬👍

[@michaelsrc3281]

When is the eb48 2.0 going to the track?

[@TheRCNetwork]

It already has......😁

[@mikevan4497]

How long before aftermarket companies make a different body. ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Current bodies should already fit....there's holes in the front tower for the old body mounts, I believe as well

[@mikevan4497]

@@TheRCNetwork thankz , can’t wait to see someone post a pic of a painted classic body on the new truggy. Not sure with all the skepticism about the new body, that techno or someone else hasn’t posted pics to reassure all the now “fence” hobbyist?

[@anthonyarnold906]

Basher for sure. Can always put it back to racer

[@rcx8971]

Make it a racer u can always put it back to a basher when needed

[@rcracer3235]

It must be a racer the kit demands it.

[@mac305mia01]

Basher for sure!

[@skaargan]

Im a racer... But i vote for bash... Btw, im interested with the revised bulkhead... Whats changed?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Just speculation, but I believe it was being tested at a race earlier this year....and might have lead to the revision....but I might be wrong. Just like with the EB410......Tekno is on their like 40th revision of the bulkheads trying to make it always better for us, the consumer. I applaud them for this

[@skaargan]

@@TheRCNetwork so whats the difference compare to the one comes with eb48 2.0?

[@Reifer69]

How much difference is the truggy compared to the buggy can you convert the truggy to a buggy pretty cheap

[@byzone0632]

No, if you want both buy both. To convert the truck to a buggy you would need: Chassis $90, eb48 2.0 front and rear shock towers $80, eb48 2.0 shocks give or take $120 shorter front and rear drive shafts shorter universals, shorter arms, and there are probably more things that I am forgetting. Overall it’s best to just get both

[@Rob-tl9md]

chassis arms shocks body. That be a no

[@TheRCNetwork]

you'll likely spend just as much converting as you could buy the ET48 2.0. Short list - arms, driveshafts, turnbuckles, bulkheads, diffs (f/r) shocks, shock towers, 17mm hexes, body mounts, braces, chassis plate

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

Basher all the way!!

[@evanroethrc7386]

Racer please!

[@ashermorales8276]

Tekno “engineers” when designing the body: *What are aerodynamics?*

[@TheRCNetwork]

That’s exactly why they designed it the way they did.....traditional (or now vintage) truggy bodies have a parachute effect and have little to no downforce like the new Tekno.

[@Manatarms25]

Racer all day ! People have the MT for a basher.

[@stefansiepen2468]

A Basher Would be nice, stefan from Germany

[@TheRCNetwork]

Greetings, Stefan - I've been to Germany many times!

[@Slambone77]

Racer all the way!!!! Don’t waste it as a basher!

[@shuster1921]

Tekno is King!! Nothing but Xray and Mugen even came close as far a quality, and I've driven them all!! Well pretty much,,, lol

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very true! I'd always pick Tekno.

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

If I was into buggies, this would be top of my list.

[@TheRCNetwork]

truck bed buggies......

[@G14tube]

The Famous "D Bag" LOL

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, always famous and I always pause when seeing the D bag! lol

[@Roach838]

What’s the difference between buggy and truggy ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Traditionally, 1/8th scale buggies are narrower and have a shorter wheelbase by about 2" - they also have bodies that stay within the shock towers similar to the body on this ET48 2.0. Traditionally, truggies have bodies that go over the front shock tower, but with in the rear shock tower

[@Roach838]

@@TheRCNetwork Awesome Thanks so much for helping people the way you do

[@nicksolheim1]

Basher. New rig to market demands durability testing. Can always tune it to race later. Curious to see you attempt to make that body palatable.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I agree on the testing........stay tuned for the body

[@patrickb46]

Racing for sure.

[@xsjadoridersc]

Racer 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@whistlinlipo]

Can’t wait to see the paint! Tekno missed the mark on their paint job lol

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy....I've never been a fan of orange, maybe that's it

[@gizmo1watts1]

Basher would be nice.

[@YOOPDLRC]

Great 👍😍👍 !!!!!!

[@radiocontrolledmadness8119]

Basher 👌

[@drod61922]

Racer track only!

[@leo0528]

Great Video, but is it older or newer than the et 48.3? Im kinda confused now... but is this a truggy or buggy? T is truggy... but it kinda looks like a buggy

[@leo0528]

Do you think a ezrun 6 combo with 1650kv would fit in it? I think for bashing it would go crazy on 6s👌

[@kevinmendesracehavenrc]

Its the NEW truck dont let the 3.0 full ya budd. The "2.0" is Tekno's new line

[@rcx8971]

I think this one is older then the et 48.3 ... And its a 1/10 scale 2 wheel buggy if u didn't know I know it's kinda hard to tell

[@mickd8188]

@@rcx8971 Its an 1/8 scale truggy... E for electric... N for nitro T for truggy... B for buggy 4 for 4wd 8 for 8th scale... 10 for 10th scale Cheers 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

MT410 - mind blown.....as it's technically an 1/8th scale, but Tekno considered it a 1/10th scale due to the Traxxas E Revo being a 1/10th scale/////

[@vergel311]

Race build then bash build

[@TheRCNetwork]

That's likely what I'll do

[@hel.ge_9950]

Cmon..... this is the ET48 2.0! Build to win championships! There is only one correct answer: BUILD IT AS A RACER !

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very true!

[@glenncarlson3161]

Did he say the chassis is 7075 aluminum? Isn't that what m2c uses? Am i dreaming or something?

[@TheRCNetwork]

People talking like I'm not in the room.....😁 - straight from the Tekno Website: 4mm CNC 7075 Aluminum Hard Anodized Lightened Chassis. Tekno uses 7075 on their 1/8th scale race kits....but not on the SCT410.3 or MT410, as far as I know

[@rcx8971]

Build it as a racer

[@amasasears8143]

Basher What is the price ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Link is in the video description

[@danepedersen6770]

Racer for sure

[@Lex-Rex]

What will this set you back? 1,200+ if you get new radio? That is one pricey basher.

[@TheRCNetwork]

It all depends on how you out fit it....but it's highly unlikely that the demographic that this truck will target won't already have a radio, batteries and charger. The cost would be the kit, esc/motor, servo and wheels/tires - the benefit is building an awesome truck that you have a deep knowledge of before you drive it and the sense of accomplishment of taking a box of parts and making it function. That there is priceless

[@MrMaPierce]

Racer, no need for the latest and greatest for a basher.

[@johnsorensen5758]

Nice👍

[@offthewallhobbyman6978]

Basher for certain.

[@rcfan455]

Basher!!!

[@MrMaximuskodrata]

Great

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for stopping by!