TLR 5ive-B Race Kit

By Matt On May 19, 2016 · Add Comment

Based on the championship-winning 8ight platform, the new 1:5-scale 5ive-B buggy has been engineered for winning races. This isn’t an RTR conversion, but a purpose-designed racing kit that you equip with the engine and electronics of your choice.

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Here is a rundown of the key features:

Unlike other 1:5-scale racing buggies, this one comes with a chassis specifically engineered for competition. It is machined from hard-anodised, 5mm 6061-T6 aluminium and features a shorter wheelbase for better handling.
Braking is handled by Stamped-steel rotors, combined with the heavy-duty plates and pads, provide a sense of confidence and control with adjustable front-to-rear braking bias, whilst the radio tray can accommodate the most powerful 1:5-scale servos available.
The cab-forward body and wing are inspired by those used on 1:8-scale racing buggies with a removable wicker bill for the rear wing to adjust the rear downforce.
Harnessing the power of a high-output engine is a clutch carrier and centre-differential case that are made of CNC machined aluminium that adds strength and durability as well as dissipates heat.
Hard-anodised, 24mm shocks include bleeder caps that make them easier to build without sacrificing performance. The shocks also benefit from X-rings, shock boots and TiCN shock shafts for smooth, consistent performance. The shock towers offer multiple shock mounting options that give racers an abundance of tuning options for different track conditions.
One-piece wheels offer low rotational mass of these wheels allow the buggy to accelerate faster with less stress on drivetrain components.
Other standout features include an air filter designed specifically for the buggy, axle boots that help keep grease in and dirt out so your axles last longer and require less maintenance, adjustable toe and anti-squat plates ways to tune the traction and overall performance of the chassis, a spark plug protector to prevent spark plug damage from rollovers and other impacts as well as an engine brace/mesh plate keeps gears in proper alignment under all conditions.

TLR05001 TLR 5ive-B Race Kit: 1:5 4WD Buggy