{"product_id":"mr33-carbon-front-split-topdeck-2-0mm-for-xray-x4-26-1","title":"MR33 Carbon Front Split Topdeck 2,0mm for Xray X4-26 (1)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-detail-description-title\"\u003eMR33 Carbon Front Split Topdeck 2,0mm for Xray X4-26 (1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description-text\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMR33 carbon fibre top deck for the Xray X4`26 touring car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top deck is 2.0mm thick and can be fitted to the front and\/or rear of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 carbon fibre top deck 2.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCarbon fibre top decks for 1:10 electric touring cars: Maximum performance through targeted flex\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn professional RC car racing, especially in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1:10 electric touring car (TC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclass, the chassis is far more than just a base plate. Today, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eflex behaviour of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe vehicle plays a key role in tuning the vehicle. This is where the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarbon fibre top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeck plays a decisive role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category you will find a precise selection of top decks for competition chassis from brands such as Mugen Seiki, Xray, Awesomatix and Yokomo to perfectly adapt your setup to the track conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a carbon fibre top deck do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top deck connects the front and rear bulkheads and stabilises the chassis against torsion (twisting) and longitudinal movement. Whilst the main chassis forms the base, the top deck acts as the \"spring\" of the overall system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe importance of \"flex\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an RC car drives through a bend, enormous centrifugal forces are at work. A certain amount of chassis twist\u003cb\u003e(flex\u003c\/b\u003e) ensures that the tyres can build up more mechanical grip. A rigid top deck, on the other hand, ensures more direct steering and more stability at high speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifferent top deck types and their purposes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the material thickness and design, the top deck has a massive influence on the handling of your 1:10 touring car:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. One-piece top decks (standard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClassic design that rigidly connects the front and rear axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarpeted tracks (high grip)\u003c\/b\u003e. It offers maximum precision and prevents the car from becoming \"tippy\" when there is a lot of grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery consistent driving behaviour and direct steering response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Split top decks (split top decks)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsist of two separate parts (front and rear).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etarmac or tracks with little grip (low grip)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe chassis can twist more in the centre. This generates significantly more mechanical grip and allows the car to absorb bumps better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Top decks with different material thicknesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cb\u003e6 mm \/ 2.0 mm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThinner decks offer more flex for slippery conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cb\u003e2 mm \/ 2.5 mm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThicker decks increase the stiffness for extremely fast layouts or modified classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuning tip: Influence the flex with screws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that you can change the behaviour of your top deck without changing it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore screws:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncrease the stiffness (less grip, more precision).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFewer screws (e.g. omit the centre screw):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncrease the flex (more grip, softer ride).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy carbon fibre (carbon)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no alternative to carbon fibre in the RC sector, as it offers an extremely high stiffness-to-weight ratio. It also has excellent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003erebound behaviour\u003c\/b\u003e: After twisting in a bend, the material immediately returns to its original shape without bending permanently (as could be the case with aluminium).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe right top deck for your model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking for a spare part for your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eXray X4\u003c\/b\u003e, a tuning part for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMugen MTC3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a special flex deck for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwesomatix A800RR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- make sure it fits your model specifically. A precisely fitting top deck guarantees tension-free installation, which is essential for symmetrical driving behaviour (tweak-free).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you looking for more grip or more precise steering?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowse our range of high-end carbon top decks now and find the crucial piece of the puzzle for your next podium finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould you like personalised advice on which top deck is the best solution for your current problem (e.g. understeer)?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSimply contact us by e-mail!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MR33","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51264437846304,"sku":"MR33-204014","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/1336\/files\/MR33-204014.png?v=1772000273","url":"https:\/\/www.rcmaker.com.au\/products\/mr33-carbon-front-split-topdeck-2-0mm-for-xray-x4-26-1","provider":"RC MAKER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}