MBX5T Maniac
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I know this buggy isn't out yet, but talk about what you think about this new buggy.
Here are some specs on the buggy:
The Turmoil Pro from Sportwerks is sure to cause a commotion wherever you take it. Factory-built to exacting specifications, the Turmoil Pro brings the ultimate combination of performance parts and competition design to the backyard or the track. From the anodized aluminum parts and rigid chassis bracing, to the advanced steering and suspension design, the Turmoil Pro gives you the perfect package for jumping into nitro racing today. Just install your radio gear and prepare for a no-compromise off-road experience.
Specs:
Type: 4WD Off-road Competition Buggy
Scale: 1/8
Length: 19.4" (492mm)
Width: 12.2" (310mm)
Wheelbase: 12.8" - 13" (325-330mm)
Weight: 7.0 lb's
Chassis: 3.2mm hard anodized 7075 T-6 Aluminum, lightened and scalloped
Suspension: (FR) Pivot Ball / (RE) H-Arm
Drive Train: Center Drive w/3 Sealed Differentials
Tire Type: Havok multi spike / Pre-glued
Motor or Engine: .21 V2
Wheel Size: 17mm hex
Kit/RTR: ARR
Shock Type: Threaded body/ 3.5mm Shafts
Body: Pre-cut
Ball Bearings: 8x16x5mm (Transmission), 5x10x4mm (Clutch), 6x10x3mm (Steering)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 126cc
Key Features:
FCG Chassis 7075 T-6 aluminum, hard anodized
Torque Rod Stiffeners
Machined Aluminum Inner Suspension Mounts
Blue anodized wheel hubs
Blue anodized capped wheel nuts
45 degree CVD’s front/rear/center
CVD dust boots
Hard coated bevel and spider gears
5mm Front and Rear Shock Towers
Rubber shock boots
Ackerman adjustable steering rack
Fuel tank with multi position pressure tap
One-piece engine mount
13T clutch bell
Aluminum T-6 7075 clutch shoes
007 HT tuned pipe with round header
SWK1155 - Turmoil Pro1/8 4WD ARR w/.21 & Pipe - $579.99
There will be an ARR kit with, and with out the Engine and pipe.
And when someone gets their hands on this buggy, please tell us about it.
I like the CVD boots. Even if a CVD pins comes loose, it won't be able to come out all the way. But make sure to check the pin from time-to-time, because it may be loose, and you don't know it. And thank god for CVD's all around. They are way better than dogbones.
I also like how Sportwerks decided to make stronger Shock towers, and the shocks actually come with the adjustable shock collars, and they also have the shock boots.
And the now-included ackerman steering rack is also a nice touch. So are the improved Chassis stiffers. The ones on my Mayhem bent before. The new motor mount is nice. I like that it is one piece, because it is stronger, lower, and stiffer.
I like that it now has Machined aluminum inner suspension mounts.
And the new Chassis could make a huge difference in handling, if it is good. It moves the diff and motor up some more. And I like how they lightened it.
And they actually decided to include some aluminum clutch shoes.
All in all, I think Sportwerks made some extremely good improvements on the existing Mayhem(though I think they didn't have to rename it), and I think that this buggy will be a far better racer than the mayhem.
Tell us what you think of this "New" buggy, and what you like, and dislike about it.
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. Its deffinatly not going to be a turd and if anything they just learned from the mayhem so it should be a pretty good buggy.
