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IN-DEPTH DRIVES: THE BUGGY BUILD PART 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our In-Depth Drives series on the TLR 22 DC 5.0 Elite 2WD buggy. We’ve finally gotten our components together and have jam-packed this buggy with some of the best running gear in the industry. Let’s dive in and take a closer look.

SPEC RACING

2WD buggies are quite possibly the most popular platform in off-road club racing. Something about the appeal of the 2WD design, the nimbleness of the platforms, and the overwhelming support from factories and aftermarket companies for tuning parts makes them the go-to choice for many off-road racing enthusiasts. The most popular class for 2WD buggies is unquestionably the 17.5T Spec Class.

Spec class racing has grown in popularity over the years since the cars are all very similar in power output and capability, which

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