Overview
The 4-Tec Spec is a beginner to intermediate class designed to provide fun, close racing while keeping costs down to encourage participation. It is NOT meant to be a fast class that competes with our other Intermediate to Advanced classes. These kits are ready-to-race out of the box (just add batteries) and are fun for racers of all skill levels and ages.
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Rules
- Chassis: Stock Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0, Kit supplied battery strap MUST be used
- Motor: Stock Traxxas Titan 12T Brushed Motor
- ESC: Stock Traxxas XL-5, Reverse MUST be disabled in the ESC
- Battery: Hardcase 2S LiPo
- Tires: Stock Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Response Pre-Mounted Tires (TRA8375) or Gravity RC USGT pre-mounted non-belted tires only (GRC124GTW or GRC124GTB); no other combination of tire/wheel is allowed
- Body: VTA or USGT body closely modeled after a production car (e.g. P1-Z and Bwoah bodies are not allowed)
- Radio/Receiver: Open
Allowed Modifications
Modifications are non-typical changes to the stock chassis made for racing purposes. Allowed modifications are limited to:
- The large radio box may be removed
- The stock servo may be replaced/upgraded
- The stock servo saver may be changed
- The stock battery connector may be replaced with one of your choosing
- The motor may be directly wired to the ESC (removal of the bullet connectors)
Allowed Tuning
Tuning means making changes that are typical for racing R/C. Allowed tuning activities are limited to:
- Changing the shock fluid
- Changing the diff fluid
- Changing the gearing
- Applying traction compound to the tires
- Adjusting the droop by adding M4 x 4 set screws to the stock holes
- Replacing the stock springs with Traxxas springs meant specifically for the chassis model
- Adding a motor fan
Any modification and tuning not specifically listed above is prohibited.
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Popular Kits
- TRA83024-4-R5 - Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 /10 Brushed RTR (No Body) - HobbyTown
- TRA83044-4-ORNG - Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 1/10 Brushed RTR (Ford Mustang Body) - HobbyTown
Parts
- TRA3785 - Traxxas Titan 550 motor (12t) - HobbyTown
- TRA3018R - Traxxas XL-5 Waterproof ESC - HobbyTown
- GRC124GTW - Gravity RC GRC124GTW – USGT Pre Glued tires white - Genesis | HobbyTown
- GRC124GTB - Gravity RC GRC124GTB – USGT Pre Glued tires black - Genesis | HobbyTown
- TRA3654 - Traxxas Front Hex Wheel Hub (rear) - HobbyTown
- TRA1654 - Traxxas 12mm Hex Stub (front) - HobbyTown
The kits require a LiPo 2S hard case battery to run. Many racers sell the stock tires and radio and replace them with their preferred radio and Gravity RC USGT non-belted tires.
Recommended Bodies
- #307 MX-Stang USGT BODY - McAllister Racing
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