Advice for buying the MT48 and parts for upgrades and spares

[RCFinger]

ADU are not going to fix the issue because they don't see one... The pins are parallel on both the stock and ADU, but the stock blocks have a little flex. Tiny bit of dremelling makes them slot right in! I'm not convinced Tekno will change the design as they have an "upgrade" already...

 

[HulkRC]

No, I don’t have the ADU hinge pin blocks. I wanted to buy them, but I also saw on the forum that the installation isn’t great. I think I’ll wait for Tekno to release a 5 mm aluminum version, or for ADU to fix the issue.
Anyway, there’s so much snow right now that I can’t run the car, so I’m going to wait a bit.

For the pinions, I’ll install the 14T using the 15T holes then (is that what you did?).

As for standing backflips, I don’t know — it slips too much with the snow
But I think I’ll stay on 4S because on 6S I’m afraid of breaking the drivetrain, and since I have to order parts from the USA because they’re often out of stock in Quebec, it’s a 3-week delay every time — and the nice season is short here )

I couldn't wait so I ordered the ADU blocks. If it's a tight fit and tough to install, I will dremel the holes a little to make it fit easier as suggested by a member on the FB forum.
Yes, I used 1 5holes for the 14T pinion for a proper gear mesh.
You're right about the added stress on the drivetrain and other parts by going 6s.

 

[Matthew_Armeni]

If you're using our pinions then everything should line up correctly, 14 with 14, 15 with 15, etc.

 

[RCFinger]

If you're using our pinions then everything should line up correctly, 14 with 14, 15 with 15, etc.

I've seen this a bit with people using the next size setting for a given pinion, (brand unknown). I only use Tekno pinions and have found the mesh is perfect every time!

 

[matvlv]

Thanks for your reply, perfect — since it’s a Tekno pinion, I’ll leave the 14T in the 14 pin hole

 

[HulkRC]

If you're using our pinions then everything should line up correctly, 14 with 14, 15 with 15, etc.

I use Tekno pinions and still have to go 1 up for a proper gear mesh, except 17T pinion is maxed out at the 17 holes.

 

[billias]

Most think you need -
for first run 6s :
1) metall diff pins
2) normal diff cases from truggy (cent metall prefer)
For bash:
1) metall spur (if 6s)
2) metall shock caps
3) allracing Ackerman brace
4) tkr5122
5) centr brace
Spare part:
1) bulkheads or buy metall
2) shock ends
3) hinge pins brace set
4) arms
5) chub and spindles
Other spares usually broke not so often.
But in perfect world you need all

Hi Leon,

Can you share some more info for all racing Ackerman brace?

I just got my MT48 2.0 (from Greece) and looking for parts/first upgrades.

 

[RCFinger]

Hi Leon,

Can you share some more info for all racing Ackerman brace?

I just got my MT48 2.0 (from Greece) and looking for parts/first upgrades.

I think he's talking about the steering top plate plate, https://www.vitavon-racing.com/prod...teering-plate-for-tekno-mt48-2-0-1-8-tkr9517/