Wednesday , 24 April 2024

TLR 22-4 4WD Racing Buggy

TLR 22-4 4WD Racing Buggy
TLR 22-4 4WD Racing Buggy

Yes, it was only a matter of time until TLR announced the release of a 4WD buggy with the 22 designation. The 22-4 (or Twenty Two-Four) is a redesign from the very popular XX-4 and features a new, 2.5mm milled 7075 aluminum chassis, 3-belt modular drivetrain and Losi’s Gen II 12mm big bore shocks.

The release of this car comes right as it is about to take flight at the 2013 World Championships in Chico, Ca. Check out some of these other cool features:

• 2.5mm hard-anodized aluminum 7075 aluminum chassis
• Sealed 3-belt drivetrain with modular covers
• Centralized forward motor mount
• Gen II hard-anodized, big bore 12mm emulsion shocks
• Adjustable Steering Ackerman
• HDS Slipper Clutch
• Ball Differentials with Tungsten Carbide Balls
• Universal driveshafts
• Integrated battery restraint system
• Two sets of TLR wheels included
• Compact, one-piece wing mount
• Updated mid-cab body and wing
• Front One-way clicker or full-time 4WD
• Front and Rear Aluminum Camber Blocks (included)
• Full ball bearings
• Titanium Carbon Nitride (Ti-CN) hinge pins
• Aluminum Rear Toe Plates and Aluminum Spindle Carriers (included)
• Adjustable rear anit-squat

Specs:
Type: 4WD Off-Road Buggy Kit
Scale: 1/10
Length: 16.5 in (419.1mm)
Width: 9.41 in (239.0mm)
Height: 6.50 in (165.1mm)
Ground Clearance: Adjustable
Wheelbase: 11.10 in (282.3mm)
Chassis: 2.5mm Plate, 7075-T6 Aluminum
Suspension: Four Wheel Independent
Drivetrain: 4WD Belt
Gear Pitch: 48-pitch (84T Spur Gear)
Wheel Size: Width: 1.04 in (26.0mm front),1.50 in (38.0mm rear); Diameter: 2.2 in (55.9mm)
Kit/RTR: Kit
Shock Type: Coilover, Oil Filled
Body: Clear Polycarbonate
Ball Bearings: Full set

[source: www.tlracing.com]

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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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