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Touring cars are 4WD road rockets modeled after the full scale cars you see on TV. They have working independent suspension systems, adjustable shocks and are loaded with high-end materials like carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium.
Let’s take a look at the anatomy of a belt-driven touring car. To learn about using some of these options for tuning, check out our RC Suspension Tuning Guide.
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1. Foam Bumper
2. Anti-Roll Bar
3. Shock Absorber
4. Camber Link
5. Spool, Locked Differential
6. Steering Link
7. Steering Bellcrank
8. Steering Servo
9. Receiver
10. Electronic Speed Control
11. Brushless Motor
12. Battery
13. Top Deck
14. Front Drive Belt
15. Rear Drive Belt
16. Spur Gear
17. Gear Differential
18. Suspension Arm
19. Tire/Wheel
20. Shock Tower
21. Body Mount
2. Anti-Roll Bar
3. Shock Absorber
4. Camber Link
5. Spool, Locked Differential
6. Steering Link
7. Steering Bellcrank
8. Steering Servo
9. Receiver
10. Electronic Speed Control
11. Brushless Motor
12. Battery
13. Top Deck
14. Front Drive Belt
15. Rear Drive Belt
16. Spur Gear
17. Gear Differential
18. Suspension Arm
19. Tire/Wheel
20. Shock Tower
21. Body Mount
Note: All belt-driven touring cars are basically the same, however the overall look might be slightly different.
