Willspeed B7 Fast Fox Conversion Kit
British 1:10 Offroad conversion kit specialists Willspeed has released its long anticipated ‘Fast Fox’ conversion kit for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. Featuring a cantilever suspension system, this provides significant benefits applicable to all tracks and conditions. In race cars, full size and model lowering the Center of Gravity reduces bodyroll and increases stability allowing for increased cornering speeds, increased setup ability with less risk of flipping over. With all the damper mass moved below the upper link level there’s a significant amount of mass significantly lower! The unique positioning of the dampers on the Fast Fox is intentional. Polar Moment of Inertia is about centralising mass. By moving the shocks and their associated mounts inboard we have taken weight out of the ends of the car without adding sprung mass. This will both speed up the response of the car when turning but also help the suspension to maintain a steady platform over the bumps. In terms of Aero, the dampers and the towers are not in the way! Ignoring the wheels and tyres the frontal area of the car is almost 30% less. This not only reduces drag but, just as significantly, creates a smooth path for the air flow to the wings, the drag is much more effective and adjustable. One of the key requirements for the design during the development phase was to create a system that responds just like the kit suspension does. If you have a setup dialled in at your home track you can transfer this to the new chassis and go racing.
Fast Fox Conversion Kit Components
W3127 – WS Fast Fox B7 Carbon Chassis (1)
W3128 – WS Fast Fox B7 Billet Aluminium Chassis Rail – Left (1)
W3129 – WS Fast Fox B7 Billet Aluminium Chassis Rail – Right (1)
W3130 – WS Fast Fox B7 Billet Aluminium Chassis Kick Up Section (1)
W3131 – WS Fast Fox Rocker Post (4)
W3132 – WS Fast Fox Rocker Pivot (4)
W3133 – WS Fast Fox B7 Chassis Rail Carbon Inlay (2)
W3135L – WS Fast Fox Front Carbon Rocker Plate – LH (1)
W3135R – WS Fast Fox Front Carbon Rocker Plate – RH (1)
W3136L – WS Fast Fox Rear Carbon Rocker Plate – LH (1)
W3136R – WS Fast Fox Rear Carbon Rocker Plate – RH (1)
W3137 – WS Fast Fox B7 Carbon Wing Plate (1)
W3139 – 3×7.5×2 Spacer (4)
W3140 – M3 Ball Joint (8)
W3143 – WS Fast Fox Rocker Pivot Crush Washer (4)
W3144 – WS Fast Fox “Formula” Bodyshell (1)
W3146 – WS Fast Fox Decal Sheet (1)
Bearing 4X8X3 (8)
3X5 Button Head Screws (8)
3X6 Countersunk Screws (13)
3X8 Button Head Screws (8)
3X12 Countersunk Screws (2)
3X12 Grub Screws (4)
3X14 Button Head Screws (10)
M3 Nyloc Nuts (12)
4mm Spacers (4)
Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]
