Thursday , 28 March 2024

Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead

Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead

The Build – Part 4
Part 4 is going to be a really easy one – I’m making up for the super long Part 2! We have 3 steps – installing the center differential and the rear clip.

Build Notes:
Once you get this step complete, rotate the drivetrain to make sure everything spins smoothly. If there is a bind, start by removing the center bulkhead and test each end of the car individually.
Step 1:
Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead
Assemble the center diff housing, but don’t tighten up the screws until the entire assembly is complete. Use a little bit of blue threadlocker on the top two M3x12 screws that feed into the aluminum motor mount. Make sure you install the diff with the correct orientation as well.
Step 2:
Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead
Attach the plastic chassis brace to the center diff housing with a M4x10 screw, using blue threadlocker to help keep it in place.

Insert the long driveshaft into position and attach the center diff housing assembly (and chassis brace) to the chassis. Two of the M4x12 screws (the ones that thread into the aluminum motor mount) will require blue threadlocker.

Step 3:
Tekno RC EB48.4 E-Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead
Insert the shorty driveshaft into position and attach the rear clip to the chassis. Finally, attach the rear chassis brace from the rear clip to the chassis.

See, short and sweet! Time to ramp the pace back up with the shocks. Let’s get to ’em!

Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 1 – Differentials
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 2 – Bulkheads / Suspension
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 3 – Steering
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 4 – Center Bulkhead
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 5 – Shocks
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 6 – Electronics
Tekno RC EB48.4 Build – Part 7 – Body, Wheels and Tires

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Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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