MCD Racing releases the new RR5 1:5 4wd competition buggy

0 June 28, 2013, 7:47 a.m.

6/28/2013

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

As the 1:5 scale offroad racing scene continues to grow worldwide, MCD Racing (a leader in 1:5 race vehicles) has just released their all-new RR5. The RR5 is a fresh new approach to 1:5 offroad buggy racing, and includes a unique design, new appearance, and is packed with race-inspired features.

MCD Racing Press Release:

www.mcdracing.com

The RR5, built from scratch, is the intersection point of the core values that have created our brand. Aimed at our enthusiasts, RR5 is a supreme race machine which embraces advanced solutions that came out of the profound observations and analysis of the races.

Our R&D team have spent three years in the development to offer all the set-up abilities that a racer would require. While designing these abilities the totally new fifth generation Race Runner had to ensure all the adjustments could be done as quickly as possible where every millisecond is vital for the podium. Adding up the traditional MCD qualities we are now proud to announce the total racing machine RR5 - the implementation of “ The Winning Experience”.

The RR5 Features:

Fifth generation chassis & suspension arms
Sophisticated 4WD Shaft Driven mechanics
Ultra strengthened chrome drive shaft and axle
Differential spiral bevel gears & diff house
Easily removable one-piece electronics tray
Factory assembled CNC machined and bended 7075 aircraft alloy chassis
24 mm hexagonal rim-blocks
Solid and durable side guards
Easily removable composite front, rear and center diff houses
Clear body shell
Ultra durable front and rear adjustable steel disc brake rotors and bronze pads
7075 air craft alloy front and rear towers
Coil-over extended composite shock absorbers with Internal High Pressure Cell™ System
Ultra hardened steel transmission gears
Fully adjustable bearing sway bars
No-Stress-Effect polyamide front and rear bumper
New ball output couplings
Improved brake linkage
Super-Cooling RR5 air ventilation system
Rear brake only servo slot
Viper Racing air filters
New Barracuda V2 pipe improved for RR5 (Optional)
Adjustable inboard and outboard toe
544mm - 560mm adjustable wheelbase
Adjustable CG
Adjustable weight distribution
Adjustable kick-up 8°-10°
Adjustable 0°-3° anti-squat
Molded fuel tank with shake absorbing separators
Optional front rear central 60° 90° 120° Self locking diffs
Pre-cut RR5 Decal Set
Fully composite body accessories
Rear mud guard