Tekno RC ET48 2.2 1/8 Electric 4WD Off-Road Competition Truggy Kit
About this part
High Performance 8th Scale ET48 2.2 Nitro Truggy Kit
The Tekno ET48 2.2 takes the proven ET48 2.0 platform to greater heights with enhanced rough track handling, exceptional durability, and simplified maintenance. Designed with innovation in mind, it introduces features never before seen in the ET48 lineup. Key updates include revised shock towers, optimized pistons, Ackermann spindle plates, 140mm rear universal driveshafts, and adjustable sway bar bushings, ensuring top-tier performance. With these upgrades, the ET48 2.2 offers unmatched value and versatility for serious racers.
About the ET48 2.2
Driveshafts & Ackerman Plates
Redesigned Ackerman plates increase steering feel and enlarge the tuning window. With 140mm rear drive shafts to accommodate the revised rear end this chassis is sure to impress and demand low lap times.
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.
Revisions
The ET48 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:
- Lightened 7075 CNC Machined Shock Towers
- Updated 140mm Rear Universal Driveshafts
- Updated Precision Molded Shock Pistons and Guides
- Updated Reduced Ackermann Spindle Plates
- Updated Adjustable Sway Bar Deadband Bushings
- Revised -2mm Front/Rear Bulkheads
- Revised -2mm LRC/HRC Rear Hubs
- Revised Shock Standoffs
- Revised Inner Hinge Pin Sleeves
- Revised Front/Rear Arms
Includes:
- (1) ET48 2.2 1/8 Electric 4WD Off Road Truggy Kit
- Product Manual
Needed To Complete:
- (1) 2-Channel Transmitter & Receiver
- (2) 2S Standard or Shorty LiPo Batteries
- (1) Compatible Battery Charger
- (1) Steering Servo
- (1) Motor Pinion Gear
- (1) 1/8 ESC
- (1) 1/8 Motor
- (4) 1/8 Buggy Wheels
- (4) 1/8 Buggy Tires with Foam Inserts
- CA Tire Glue
- Paint for Body
- Tools for Assembly
Specifications:
| Scale | 1:8 |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Length | - |
| Wheelbase | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Weight | - |
| Assembly Level | Kit* |
*Tech 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.
Manuals:
User Manual
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews4.8 · 8 reviews
This truggy kit is awesome. Very well built and thought out. Shocks are buttery smooth. I would like a little more room on the electronics side of the chassis. I run the hobby wing xr8 plus and it barely fits. The quick access diff setup is great and easy to inspect your diffs. And I really appreciate the pill setup for the A arm pins. Love tekno rc and how well their kits are made.
Tekno kits are always easy to build and super high quality. I don't have any experience with the 2.0 truggy, or any other truggy, but this has been easy to drive. Took it to Southern Indoor Championship, qualified into the A Main on nearly box stock setup. This is my second Tekno, and I'm happy with it.
One of the best racers. It was an easy build. Derections are clear and everything fit without modifications.
Please do not try to run this truck on 6s for extended periods of time. First off, if you are used to Arrma Kratons 6s, you will find the battery compartment a bit snug on this vehicle. Second, the drive train was not designed for 6s. I have had a slew of problems with stripping the rear pinion and ring gear on hard accelerations. I am now in the process of upgrading to metal diff. cases and metal housing units for the front center and rear. ON the plus side this truggy is very precise easy to run, and fun to drive. But its made for really the track only and 4S MAX.
Great 1/8 electric truck out of the box. You don't have to build it with select parts from another manufacturer, to make it competitive.
Reviewers broadly praise the ET48 2.2 truggy kit for its build quality, clear instructions and easy assembly, with several noting it fit together without modifications. Drivers describe it as precise and easy to drive, and one reports competitive results on near box-stock setup. Two specific criticisms recur: the electronics bay is tight, with one owner finding a Hobbywing XR8 Plus barely fits, and the battery compartment is snug. One reviewer reports stripping the rear pinion and ring gear on 6S and says the drivetrain is not designed for 6S, recommending 4S maximum and track use, and is upgrading to metal diff cases. Most reviews are five-star and verified; the lone 3-star review is the main source of drivetrain concerns.
- + Easy, clear build with detailed instructions
- + High build quality and fit and finish
- + Smooth shocks and precise, easy handling
- + Quick-access diff setup
- − Tight electronics bay, barely fits some ESCs
- − Rear pinion and ring gear stripped on 6S
- − Drivetrain reportedly not rated for 6S
- − Snug battery compartment