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September 22, 2023

Willspeed B74.2 Chassis Conversion

New from British conversion kit manufacturer Willspeed is their chassis conversion for the Team Associated B74.2 4WD 1:10 Buggy. Machined from a single piece of T6 aircraft grade aluminium, the RF74.2 design replaces the original multipart chassis. A sturdy, tweak free integral platform in which will really allow you to get the suspension geometry working uninfluenced by not only removing tweak, but unpredictable chassis flex. By adding the included carbon inserts to the chassis side rails, the overall weight has been reduced while keeping the strength. The kit includes – Chassis, Carbon Side Rails, Battery Mounts and requires Team Associated B74.2 Kit to complete. It also comes supplied with our O-Ring battery mount. The conversion will only be available pre-order with Willspeed making a one off batch of chassis.

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April 20, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Brass Weights

British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released a new 31g brass one piece under lipo weight for its RF3 1:10 2WD Conversion kits. With their machined conversation kits available for both the Team Associated B6.4 and TLR 22 5.0, they also offer a removable 37g Brass Radio Tray giving racers the option to further lower the centre of gravity of the buggy.

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March 22, 2023

Willspeed RF3 B6.4 Conversion Kit

Following on from their TLR RF3, British specialist buggy manufacturer Willspeed has opened pre-orders for the Team Associated B6.4 version of their beautifully machined conversion kit. Progressing on a successful 4 years since the incarnation of the RF2 conversion platform, utilising the same principles and philosophies now proven they have taken the design back to basics to keep the same integral properties but improve on further adjustability, tunability and durability resulting in an all new RF3 platform. The Willspeed RF3 conversion platform was designed and manufactured by engineers and racers alike for the true ultimate in performance on medium to high traction surfaces and this release is sure to be big for them with Team Associated’s 1:10 Buggy a benchmark chassis in 2WD racing. Preorders are targeting to ship mid April.

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February 2, 2023

Willspeed 4.7lbs & 4.9lbs Front Springs

1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has extended its range of 12mm springs with the addition of two harder front options, green (4.7lbs) and blue (4.9lbs). The comprehensive spring range covers all demands and requirements faced within 1/10th buggy racing with the springs manufactured from tempered high carbon steel with a zinc coating for guaranteed style and longevity. With the extension of the range Willspeed has also updated their spring chart.

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January 20, 2023

Willspeed Low Drag Rear Wing

British electric 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released its new Low Drag Rear Wing. Vaccum formed from 1mm polycarbonate it is intended as a durable, stylish and affordable 1:10 Buggy Wing. With a different rear profile and less rake angle than the standard version, the design features the Willspeed logo formed into back face. Available singularly or in a discounted Multipack (3 pieces).

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January 13, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Raven Bodyshell

Following the announced of their new RF3 conversion kit for the TLR 22 5.0, Willspeed has given more details on the newly designed body shell for its latest buggy creation. The ‘Raven’ exclusively designed for the RF3, features a super low profile, reduced screen angle and altered cab position compared to the RF2. The new body in both a standard and lightweight version.

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January 12, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Conversion Kit for 22 5.0

British specialist buggy manufacturer Willspeed has released their RF3 TLR 22 5.0 2WD Buggy conversion kit. Progressing on a successful 4 years since the incarnation of the RF2 conversion platform, utilising the same principles and philosophies now proven they took the design back to basics to keep the same integral properties but improve on further adjustability, tunability and durability resulting in an all new platform, with the RF3 the results.

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February 25, 2022

Willspeed RF2 conversion for Cougar LD2

Willspeed have produced their RF2 conversion for the Schumacher Cougar LD2. The conversion platform was designed and manufactured by engineers and racers alike for the true ultimate in performance on medium to high traction surfaces. The RF2 design focuses on moving the weight bias forwards by utilising a 5 gear transmission which allows the motor position to be moved further forwards creating a smaller located area of main mass which aids to control weight transfer. The billet aluminium tub chassis is the ultimate in chassis design, the centre of gravity is super low, the chassis has no additional guards or stiffeners removing unwanted tweak and is self integrally stiff. The aluminium selected for its natural dampening properties this not only allows for an incredibly agile platform its also super predictable. The end result, a platform that not only loves corner speed but it is also dependable and predictable lap after lap making going fast, easy.

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