Some critical characteristics to an excellent road racing car is weight-distribution for good balance and handling, excellent power to weight ratio for quick acceleration, and an efficient drive train system for getting good range for sustained performance. Wait, we are talking about RC cars right? Well, even in RC racing, these are some key characteristics to winning races and the Team Associated TC4 RTR Touring Car comes well prepared for competitive RC racing. It has some of these race winning design features such as an efficient shaft drive system, good weight distribution of the motor versus the battery pack and excellent use of graphite components for low weight for good acceleration, but the strength and stiffness needed for good handling.
Built to improve on the race winning design of the TC3 chasis, the TC4 provides some nice design features to give you a competitive edge in your touring races. Looking at the layout of the components on the chasis, Team Associated has thought about the centerline balance for good roll characteristics of the car as it transitions through the turns quickly. Having better balance makes the car easier to tune and the oil-filled shocks help dampen the motions on your most challenging tracks. More grip from good tuning, equals better power to the tires and the on-board Reedy Motor provides good power to the driveshaft 4WD system. Also, included with the car is a LRP digital speed control, Team Associated XP2 Radio system installed, and many factory team parts as well. All that is needed is a 6 cell battery pack and charger to get your model on the track. One downside is that in the configuration as shown, this model is not set-up for using LiPo battery packs. Also, as of this post Associated also has a TC5 model in kit form which is worth considering. But, for RTR action the TC4 is tough to beat and will get the beginner out racing in no time.
Specifications:
Scale: 1:10
Power: Electric
Type: Touring Car
Length: 373mm
Width: 190mm
Weight: 1375g
Wheelbase: 273mm
Internal Gear Ratio: 2.5:1
Drive: 4WD
Features:
Body Painted V-Type Touring Car (190mm)
Electrical Motor, speed control, radio system
Shocks Composite-body VCS
Differential Carbide-ball Associated differential
Wheels & tires 8-spoke chrome wheels (standard 12mm hex) & treaded tires
Driveshafts Composite CVDs
Turnbuckles Steel
Ball bearings shielded bearings
See Team Associated's website for all the details.
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