FTX SIDEWINDER 2WD DUNE BUGGY BRUSHLESS RTRTake to the dunes with the awesome FTX sidewinder 2wd 1/8th Single seat buggy. Inspired by the full size vehicles that blast through the deserts of California, the FTX Sidewinder provides you with a mix of scale looks and modern r/c technology to create a package that not only looks great but also performs like it looks.
Factory assembled and 99% ready-to-run with a 2.4ghz radio system, the Sidewinder includes an 11.1v 3S LiPo battery and powerful 2750kv brushless motor and splash proof brushless speed control to provide exciting straight-line speeds.
The monocoque aluminium chassis is the solid foundation for the wide track double wishbone long travel suspension to operate from, with each corner being handled by CNC machined aluminium oil filled shock absorbers. Unlike other similar models on the market, the FTX Sidewinder features a mid-motor transmission design where the motor is not hanging off the back of the vehicle but is housed more centrally and out of view. This provides more balanced handling on most medium to high traction surfaces and seriously adds to the scale appearance with no motor placement interrupting the roll cage when viewed from the rear.
The ball raced, sealed gearbox features heavy-duty aluminium gears and adjustable oil filled geared differential. An adjustable slipper helps provide protection for the transmission and acceleration tuning.
Scale beadloc style wheels are standard front and rear making a change to the optional Sand Paddle tyres a simple process should you wish to hit the dunes.
Once you are out in the field enjoying your Sidewinder you don’t even have to loose much time on battery changes, with the bottom loading battery hatch letting you switch to a fresh pack in seconds, hassle free. Fast, agile 2wd semi-scale single seat off road…justhow it should be!
FTX Sidewinder Brushless Features:
- Factory Assembled Ready-To-Run
- 2wd Mid-Motor Off Road Chassis Design
- 2.4ghz Radio System Installed
- 6kg Heavy Duty Steering Servo
- LiPO Battery & Charger
- Splashproof Brushless Speed Control
- Splashproof Receiver
- Adjustable Aluminium Oil Filled Shocks
- Adjustable Camber, Toe-In, Shock Position
- Aluminium Frame and Moulded Box section Chassis
- Ball Bearings
- Bottom loading battery hatch – no need to remove body
- Adjustable Turnbuckles
Tech Spec:
- Length: 490mm
- Width: 310mm
- Height: 158mm
- Wheelbase: 345mm
- Wheel Diameter: 73mm
- Tyre Diameter: 110mm
- Tyre Width: 42mm (Fr), 52mm (Rr)
- Gear Ratio: 1:11.17
- Brand: FTX
- Part No: FTX5552
- Barcode: 5055323958205
- Scale: 1:8
- Build Level: Assembled (RTR)
- Vehicle Type: Buggy
- Power Source: Electric - Brushless
- Surface Type: Off Road
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Was looking a spur battery for the sidwinder, what would you suggest
Asked by Andrew on 12th December 2016
The spur for the Sidewinder looks to be FTX8658
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
what battery is supplied, lipo?, what size is the battery?
Asked by Kp on 21st January 2018
At time of writing these are supplied with a 3S 2200mah LiPo battery
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
What is the speed
Asked by James on 5th May 2018
We'd estimate around 45mph on 3S
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
