Tekno RC EB48 2.0 - Reveal / Ready to Run + Q/A with Tekno's Daniel Lewis

Here's my full Reveal of my Tekno RC EB48 2.0 - 1/8th scale 4wd electric buggy. Everything that went into the build including a Q and A with Tekno's owner, Daniel Lewis!
Here's some products mentioned in this video:
Tekno EB418 2.0 Kit: bit.ly/3a26Mhh
Pactra Metallic Blue: bit.ly/2Vc8qst
Pactra Outlaw Black: bit.ly/2w3u1Zl
Pactra Sprint White: bit.ly/32shLxW
Raw Speed Stage 2 Clay: bit.ly/2HQPNlK
Raw Speed Stage 2 Green: bit.ly/2HQQ3Be
Raw Speed White Wheels: bit.ly/2HRxtt0
Raw Speed Villains: bit.ly/2HNMlIT
Raw Speed Assassins: bit.ly/32jTqu0
Tekin T8 1900kv Motor: bit.ly/2HNGnaL
Tekin RX8 ESC: bit.ly/2vUoTH3
ProTek 170 SBL Servo: bit.ly/32n0yFO
Tekno Aluminum Horn 25T: bit.ly/3c4BhVl
ProTek 4s Battery: bit.ly/32in56X
Futaba 7PX Radio: bit.ly/39VGgWH
Futaba R334SBS: bit.ly/394Bqqh
MyLaps Transponder: bit.ly/2wzkZDI
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Avid Wire Separator: bit.ly/Avid3Wire
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JConcepts Ride Height: bit.ly/38SJvhD
JConcepts Camber Gauge: bit.ly/37Q33lq
ProTek RC NEW Low IR Batteries: bit.ly/3c3I9SW
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[@TheRCNetwork]

What's the best part about the Tekno EB48 2.0??

[@americanfather3090]

The best part is I have one 😁👍👊

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice!

[@skaargan]

The whole EB48 2.0 is the best part about the car

[@RcA_Rc]

I love the fact tekno put 110% into there products 🙌 and they are always so helpful and down to earth. Tekno is a company I have great respect for 👍

[@longboardguy]

The RCNetwork I love the bearing supported sway bars. That’s how you know Tekno is really pushing the envelope on durability and longevity and efficiency with this 2.0 buggy. I’ve got the eb48.4 but I’m not ready to upgrade yet but when I do this would be my choice of kit

[@supersingular]

Hands down the best eBuggy on the market.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I can't agree more! Love my EB48 2.0!

[@Crewchief227]

Nice build Rich, I'm waiting on the ET48 2.0 announcement and I'm preordering. Wish I could afford two new builds, but my RC8B3.1E is holding strong. 😁👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, many people are on the ET - Thanks for watching!

[@PaddyPatrone]

Why was there never a Track Video with this Buggy?????

[@TheRCNetwork]

I never made it to a proper 1/8t scale outdoor venue to film it.......I did run it at OCRC before they closed. It's a two edged sword running it there. I'll post the running video and people will gripe that I didn't goto a proper 1/8th scale outdoor (which is 2 hours+ from my house)

[@detroitrcwurks998]

Just got my EB48 2.0 kit built. Now on to electronics install. Had a spare mamba monster x 8s esc and castle 1515 sensored was hoping to fit into it but no go so I had to just order the Tekin RX8 Gen 3 esc 1900kv motor combo for it.

[@TheRCNetwork]

you're not going to be sorry with the Tekin set up. It's hands down better than the Castle

[@detroitrcwurks998]

@@TheRCNetwork idk man I've had castle's esc's for years with no issues whatsoever. Just picked up another xlx esc with sensored 2028 for my DBXLE 2.0 I do admit I've always wanted a buggy with a Tekin setup.

[@detroitrcwurks998]

@@TheRCNetwork what about ripple current with the rx8. Should I get a cappack. 1 good thing about castle is I dont need all those telemetry sensors for my 7pxr radio. It's nice to see how much ripple current your pulling rite on the screen.

[@ridlespriger2120]

The next vehicle I buy . Tekno

[@TheRCNetwork]

It's a great one!

[@humblerc841]

nice. super clean as usual.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@ronniecreason7870]

Nice job 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@cigartenders]

looks like art, i would only want to run it on clean carpet, no dirt ever... lol... total about $2k.. ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Tekno did a great job on this one! But it will be driven.....not quite that amount though

[@gaberealrc7355]

I wonder if mx28s would fit?

[@TheRCNetwork]

They might, but this is a buggy....

[@gaberealrc7355]

@@TheRCNetwork they go on all my buggies lol.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Wow! Really like this build 🤩 New arms and wider chassis is really nice 👌

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Yep, the wider chassis is my friend on this one!

[@emoore9944]

Can you give a way a one of your nicely built RC cars please and if like an associate it with a battery doesn’t have to come with remotes I got the remote covered but I was just checking if if there’s a car you don’t use that’s an eighth scale that has a battery tires good it’s a good car and If you have one you can give it to me just send a message and just say if we can because since it’s a Giveaway to me and if you do have one I don’t care if it’s a Louisiana care of technology care if it’s anything just want to be nice 1/8 scale just send a message back that the member with a nice body with tires with a battery and just send a message back bye

[@TheRCNetwork]

I will be having giveaways during all of December....unfortunately no 1/8th scales, but free RC none-the-less

[@ajojoseph6052]

did you have any issue getting the Protek 170 installed on the car. Seen some posts saying some work is required due to the wire. Please explain.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, I had to slightly relieve the two posts on the far side of the servo mount...nothing that would make it weaker, just enough to let the rubber grommet breath a bit

[@adleeibrahim913]

i hit like even before the video starts playing. awesome stuff dude!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Likes help the video get recommended - thanks for watching

[@Khrayne]

Interesting car, just built the serpent srx8e. The stark opposite weight wise, srx8e is 200+ gr. Heavier. Shame noone carries tekno around here. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching! Where do you live with no Tekno?

[@Khrayne]

@@TheRCNetwork Norway :)

[@striknine570]

Looking forward to the run video. You should interview other vendors in person or via web cam once in a while. It’s nice to hear some of the background stories regarding design and implementation for new vehicles.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Looking forward to running it as well! I agree on the interview - most companies don't want to go on the record, so to speak. Tekno is a different company though

[@nikolaymacynin6469]

which is better, team associated rc8.3e or tekno eb48 2.0?

[@TheRCNetwork]

The Associated is a distant loser to the Tekno, IMO. There's such better E Buggies over the Associated - TLR, XRay, HB, Mugen. I'm still in love with my Tekno though...it's the best IMO

[@johnsorensen5758]

Nice build rich I just purchased mine yesterday I'm trying to decide between the hw xr8 sct pro and the hw xr8 sct plus the pro is cheaper but looks like it does everything the plus does I see its only 140 amp and up to 4s so my question is will it work fine with the 1900 kv 4268 motor on 4s in this buggy or do I need the xr8 plus ?thanks for your help you told me to get the xr8 pro for the sct410.3 and it is awesome its on sale right now too but will it work ok for the buggy and if you don't mind can you explain what would be the difference between the two thanks rich I'm a newby I appreciate your advice👍

[@trevorlyle6381]

great video, great job, thank you for the show.. see you on the next one

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks trevor - see you then!

[@sc10rs]

🤘🤘 Can't wait for the running vid rich!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks SouthCoast! Hopefully running it this Friday

[@wasimiqbal3719]

Do you have running video?

[@bradyoung1052]

It's to bad those wheels and tires have been discontinued.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Wheels are still available at RawSpeed's website, tires are discontinued....likely replaced by the Radar

[@AxiomaticPro]

This video series pushed me into the eb48 2.0. Great detail and over view for the new 2.0. I love my eb48.4 but I’m looking forward to adding this to my garage. Thanks man!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help - it's a great buggy

[@philfernandez6306]

raced this buggy for the first time at Hot Rod Hobbies Raceway.... with stock setup , the buggy drives itself... almost won the A main (finished 2nd) with just 2 battery packs of practice. awesome buggy.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'm finally going to get this out next week at OCRC (Thanks Covid) - I can't wait to drive it......it's so smooth on the street!

[@jeremyperry8047]

i got et and eb 2.0 coming cant wait to build them

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Happy RCing!

[@iftibashir]

Nice video! Would a HW xerun xr8 plus esc fit ok?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, it's a larger ESC, but fits well in the wider chassis

[@roberttruesdell6151]

How does the 2.0 compare to the rc8 b3.2e.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'm a huge fan of the 2.0 - I'd even place the 48.4 above the 3.2e....but I like the way the Tekno drives more than anything. The 3.2 is a great buggy, much more stable. The 3.2 feels like a Toyota Camry where the 2.0 feels like a Porsche 911

[@oliverneubauer9037]

Where can i get the Carbonfiber wire Guide?

[@TheRCNetwork]

They're from Avid RC

[@detroitrcwurks998]

I have that reciever in my limitless build. Use their telemetry recievers in all my other builds. Nice servo by the way. I been using the savox sv-1270-tg servos in my 1:8 builds with good outcome.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Good deal - thanks for stopping by!

[@gerdanc]

So when are you converting it to a DB48?

[@TheRCNetwork]

already have one! Plus this has 17mm hexes, which is a big downfall for U4RC

[@byzone0632]

I got my NB48 2.0 right when it came out and I could not drive my EB48.4 because of all of the differences between the cars but now that I have one (EB48 2.0) i'm excited to see how it does.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I should hopefully be running mine next week - I'm looking forward as well!

[@SubiSkank]

Beautiful buggy!! One thing if I may mention. Battery terminals from your ESC. Look up item (Yeah Racing part # WPT-0121) A guy at my local track had these on his buggy and I had to know more. Since then, I started using these and I've swapped over to these on my TLR 22 5.0 Elite, TLR 22T 4.0 and my B74 and soon to be my TLR 22X-4. No more pulling on wires or fighting to disconnect battery. And best of all, If you ever swap from 4mm or 5mm batteries, its a breeze to swap out the threaded pins. I must say, I love these battery connectors. Let me know what you think!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I've seen those before - and the worst part of bullets are pulling them out of a battery. I also like the 4-5mm swap. Thanks for mentioning those, I may have to give them a go

[@SubiSkank]

@@TheRCNetwork I always worried about ripping the cable from the bullet when trying to unplug from the battery. I can say, I fell in love with these Yeah Racing battery bullets. Give them a try. I guarentee you’ll start using them on every build after lol

[@striknine570]

Looking forward to the run video. You should interview other vendors in person or via web cam once in a while. It’s nice to hear some of the background stories regarding design and implementation for new vehicles.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Looking forward to running it as well! I agree on the interview - most companies don't want to go on the record, so to speak. Tekno is a different company though

[@kevink.8048]

Fantastic build Rich! TBH, bin Jonesing for some of your legendary running videos. Hope to see some soon! 🤙😎

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Yeah, hopefully it will hit the track tomorrow - running video next week 🤞

[@RcA_Rc]

As always Rich, amazing detail and workmanship on your build 🙌 .. Your soldering is a treat to look at . And that paint job 😍😍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks RcA! These builds are what I enjoy the most in RC

[@afrewer94]

Did something happen to the running video? I just ordered an NB48 2.0 and I'm seriously considering an EB48 2.0 to match.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I actually haven't made a video yet on it.....unfortunately, Covid hit and it hasn't been too easy to hit an 1/8th scale track

[@afrewer94]

@@TheRCNetwork looks like I might have my EB48 built before it goes up. I know what you mean. I'ts been a rough year for everything, including racing.

[@CCxRC]

Great Job Rich! Looks amazing. The twist is in the front arms is pretty cool. Thanks for all the info

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Tony - Always cool seeing you in the comments! When are you going to build a Tekno?

[@CCxRC]

Put me on the spot 😂I actually ordered the TLR 22 5.0 AC for the new indoor track that just opened here.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! That's one hell of a kit! Take a look at the MT410 though...it would be right up your alley

[@CCxRC]

The RCNetwork I’ve been eyeballing that beast for a while. I’ve got a few builds tackle first. 😂 I’m not as good at you with doing builds on video...so I put them off. Lol

[@stephanez8036]

great video, it looks awesome ! i always loved the EB48, since gen 1. thanks for the very nice filming !

[@TheRCNetwork]

And, thanks for watching! Yes, I've owned the EB since the .3 and .4 - this one blows them both away

[@stephanez8036]

@@TheRCNetwork i feel that most RCs are good at V4 !!

[@jeffbryner5355]

Looks great!!! Why didnt u do hobbywing like everyone else? Everyone uses hw around me for offroad or oval racing. I dont get it. Seems like tekin would he a better choice

[@TheRCNetwork]

I really like the Tekin stuff for 1/8th scale - the RX8 is second to none, and much smaller than the XR8 Plus.

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@TheRCNetwork yeah the xr8 is a big boy lol. There are some fast guys at my track with that xr8. we run hw esc and team power products motors in oklahoma. 90 percent of the people at my local tracks run that combo

[@michaelbonham5497]

Question, I used the proteck servo as you used. It is a tight fit with wire has a little boot. How did you get that in there, what did you do with the boot?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I notched the servo mount slightly to relieve the boot on the servo. It doesn't appear to have weakened the mount at all

[@michaelbonham5497]

@@TheRCNetwork thank you, I pulled boot down the wire but still really tight. I am going to pull it back out and notch it.

[@johnjordan1768]

Losi or Tekno?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Tekno, every day of the week and twice on Sunday!

[@yofoo138]

Is this kit great to race out the box or is there something I should get now while I’m about to build this kit thank you

[@TheRCNetwork]

Grab yourself the Tekno aluminum horn, that's the only thing it needs out fo the box

[@yofoo138]

The RCNetwork awesome thank you so much

[@nimblybimbly4002]

Did you do a run video? How does it stack up to the current class of buggies?

[@TheRCNetwork]

It has been run, but no video as of yet

[@markg7393]

Please post one 👀

[@ValFPV]

Do you think there will be a mt410 2.0?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I kind of doubt it. Tekno is a race company, and they put their time and effort into that. Even the ET48 and SCT410 get's updated last in most cases. Maybe once the ET48 gets the 2.0 upgrade we might see it, as it will be a matter of selecting the right parts to make the MT410 2.0

[@Krucifixo206]

I want a MT410 but I’m not sure if I can wait until a 2.0 or not.....

[@detroitrcwurks998]

Great job on the build Rich!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@dynasty4851]

Are all 4 tires and wheels the same size?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, just like all 1/8th scale buggies

[@urayoanmiranda]

What a beauty. Thanks for share Rich

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks UM!

[@STEVOD313]

Looks awesome well done!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Steve! It turned out nice!

[@mongorian74]

Awesome video

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks David!

[@cyclopsfpv7969]

beauty

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Cyclops!

[@stevejackson3564]

Nice review

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Steve!

[@615isme]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@DSaw78]

That battery shows to be discontinued online and it's fairly new I believe. Any idea what the deal is?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, they do still have them at the Chico store - but they're being updated, like I mentioned for 2020. They do have the new 1S and 2S in Low IR versions.

[@DSaw78]

@@TheRCNetwork Ok just checking. I'll wait then as I just got mine assembled and still don't have any electronics.