MCD W5 MAX FT-R
W5 MAX FT-R
The W5 MAX carries the W5's design language characteristics of bold and aggressive styling and translates them into an elongated, dynamic look. Viewed in profile, the W5 states a sense of poise and strength, with a unique hood scoop and huge fender arches housing Off-road MCD Tires and stylish wheels providing a powerful posture. The MCD W5 MAX, a powerful blend of strength, agility and beauty is the new Short Course truck for the most demanding active off-road enthusiasts.
The W5 MAX is designed to comply with the EFRA Regulations.
Features:
- Top of the line racing off-road Short Course Truck
- Easy assembly/dis-assembly
- Easy maintenance
- Centralized and compacted parts layout on chassis
- Elite racing design ultra-durable high performance parts
- Fifth generation MCD chassis & suspension arms
- Sophisticated full-time 4WD Shaft Driven mechanics
- EFRA compatible dimensions
- 3 Ball Drive Shaft
- Easy gear mesh system
- Easily removable one-piece electronics tray
- CNC machined, anodized light-weight 7075 aircraft alloy chassis
- Rigid and durable alloy wishbones
- Solid and durable side guards
- Easily removable alloy and composite front and rear diff houses
- Easily removable alloy center diff carrier
- Ultra durable front and rear adjustable brake system
- Adjustable chassis rigidness
- Adjustable wheelbase
- Adjustable inboard toe and squat
- Adjustable dive & anti-dive
- Rear shock inside or outside assembly option
- Easy engine removal
- 5mm light-weight 7075 air craft alloy front and rear towers
- Optimized multiple shock mounting holes
- Coil-over extended alloy shock absorbers with High Pressurized Cell System
- Anodized alloy shock bodies
- Ultra hardened steel transmission gears
- CNC machined anodized alloy engine carrier
- Double ball bearing anti-roll bars
- No-Stress-Effect polyamide front and rear bumper
- Ultra durable steel ball cup-joints
- Adaptive LSD differentials with adjustable lock timing Front & Center
- Front/central 90°&120° ramp self locking diffs
- Rear planetary differential
- Ackerman plate with ball-bearing
- Easy gear mesh system
- Super-Cooling V5 air ventilation system
- Viper Racing Air Filters with dual layer foam and thermoplastic hose
- Barracuda G performance exhaust
- Durable roll-cage
- Alloy Manifold
- Alloy Rose-joints
- Wide range of MCD Tyre options
- Wide range of shock spring options
- Adjustable CG
- Adjustable weight distribution
- Molded fuel tank with shake absorbing separators
- Fully composite body accessories
- Alloy hinge-pin holders
- Drive and shock shaft boot
Comparison Chart:
| OFF-ROAD COMPARISON CHART | ||||
| Part (Order Code) | Competition | Pro | FT-R | Ultimate |
| Short Chassis | Long Chassis (MAX) | |||
| Chassis | 5083 Alloy - Short | 7075 Alloy - CNC Machined - Anodized (400103A) | 7075 Alloy - CNC Machined - Anodized (400103A) | 7077 Alloy - CNC Machined - Anodized (400103A) |
| Barracuda G Performance Exaust Set (750601X) | OPT | STD | STD | STD |
| Clutch Bell Carrier | Composite | Alloy (415502A) | Alloy (415502A) | Alloy (415502A) |
| Engine Clutch House Alloy (415701A) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| DBB Ackerman Plate Standard 8mm (380203A) | OPT | STD | STD | STD |
| Front Diff. | Planetary F/R | Planetary F/R | LSD F/R (200101X) | LSD F/R (200103X) |
| Center Diff. | Planetary Center | Planetary Center | LSD Center (200201X) | LSD Center (200203X) |
| Rear Diff. | Planetary F/R | Planetary F/R | Planetary F/R | LSD F/R (200103X) |
| Diff. Case | Composite | Composite | Steel | Alloy (200402A) |
| Front Diff. House Inner | Composite | Composite | Composite | Alloy (415102A) |
| Rear Diff. House Inner | Composite | Composite | Alloy (415102A) | Alloy (415102A) |
| Center Diff.Holder Set | Composite | Composite | Alloy (415202A) | Alloy (415202A) |
| W5 MAX Front Wishbone Alloy (300104A) | OPT | OPT | STD (W5 Only) | STD (W5 Only) |
| Front Wishbone Alloy for 599 Wheelbase (300108A) | OPT | OPT | STD (RR5 Only) | STD (RR5 Only) |
| Front Hub L/R | Composite | Composite | Alloy (300603A) | Alloy (300603A) |
| Rear Hub L/R | Composite | Composite | Alloy (300604A) | Alloy (300604A) |
| L/R Caster Block | Composite(6°) | Composite(6°) | 0° Alloy (300704A) | 0°, ±4° Alloy (300705X) |
| Pro-Bite Racing Clutch (290101X) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| Turnbuckle Set | Steel | Steel | Steel | Alloy (301204X) |
| Shock Absorbers - Front | Composite | Alloy (320103X) | Alloy (320103X) | Alloy (320107X) |
| Shock Absorbers - Rear (RR5) | Composite | Alloy (320202X) | Alloy (320202X) | Alloy (320205X) |
| Shock Absorbers - Rear (W5) | Composite | Alloy (320103X) | Alloy (320103X) | Alloy (320107X) |
| Upper Shock Absorber Joint Cup | Composite | Composite | Composite | Alloy (320502A) |
| Lower Shock Absorber M5 Joint | Composite | Composite | Composite | Alloy (320503A) |
| M8 Upper Wishbone Rose Joint L/R Thread | Composite | Composite | Alloy (340102A) | Alloy (340102A) |
| Servo Saver Upper Arm | Composite | Composite | Composite | Alloy (380102A) & Composite |
| Steering Servo Turnbuckle | Steel | Steel | Steel | Alloy (381002A) |
| Brake Plate | Composite | Composite | Alloy (415302A) | Alloy (415302A) |
| Lay Shaft Carrier | Composite | Alloy (415402A) | Alloy (415402A) | Alloy (415402A) |
| Rear Upper Stiffener Alloy (446201A) | OPT* | OPT* | STD | STD |
| Front Stiffener | Composite | Composite | Composite | Alloy (445102A) |
| Rear Stiffener | Composite | Alloy (445202A) | Alloy (445202A) | Alloy (445202A) |
| Upper Stiffener Alloy | OPT** | OPT** | Alloy (446101A) | Alloy (446101A) |
| Diff.House-Stiffener Spacer | Composite | Composite | Alloy (460102A) | Alloy (460102A) |
| Carburetor / AirFilter Venturi | Composite | Composite | Alloy (725302A) | Alloy (725302A) |
| Engine Insulator Alloy G230-G290 (726002A) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| Radio/Servo Tray - Hydraulic Brake Compatible (930301X) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| EFRA Air Box Intake Silencer (725801X) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| Brake Disc | Spring Steel | Spring Steel | Light Weight ABS (260102S) | Light Weight ABS (260102S) |
| Front Wishbone Holder Set | Composite | Alloy (300203A) | Alloy (300203A) | Alloy (300203A) |
| Rear Wishbone Holder Set | Composite | Alloy (300303A) | Alloy (300303A) | Alloy (300303A) |
| Anti-Roll Bar Set F/R 3.5mm (360101X) | OPT | STD | STD | STD |
| XL CCD Axle (935601X) | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD |
| W5 Front Tower (430104A) | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm |
| W5 Rear Tower (430204A) | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 5mm |
| RR5 Front Tower | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 8mm (430101A) | Alloy 8mm (430101A) | Alloy 8mm (430101A) |
| RR5 Rear Tower | Alloy 5mm | Alloy 8mm (430201A) | Alloy 8mm (430201A) | Alloy 8mm (430201A) |
| *Required for assembly: 446201A, 415402A and 415302A | ||||
| **Required for assembly: 446101A and 446301A | ||||
Technical Sepcifications:
| Length | : 930 mm |
| Width | : 495 mm |
| Overall height | : 330 mm |
| Ground clearance | : 28-85 mm |
| Weight | : 14.5-14.9kg (Depending on the installed components) |
| Wheelbase | : 610-625 mm (adjustable-EFRA Compatible) |
| Trackwidth |
: 430mm |
| Chassis material | : 7075 Anodized T6 Alloy (4mm) |
| Suspension | : Non-parallel non-line independent |
| Caster angle | : 8°(6° - 10°(total caster) adjustable) |
| Camber angle | : Adjustable |
| Toe angle | : In-board and out-board adjustable |
| Anti-squat | : 3°(adjustable) |
| Rear-squat | : 5° |
| Dive, Anti-dive | : 6°-10°(adjustable) |
| Kick-up | : 8°-10°(adjustable) |
| Shock absorber | : Coil-over Oil-filled Internal High Pressure Cell |
| Transmission | : Full-Time 4WD 3-Diff Shaft Driven |
| Gear ratio | : 9,14:1 (18 available 7,44:1 to 10,67:1) |
| Tyre size | : 68 x 180 mm |
Some parts (engine and radio gear) shown on the pictures are for photographing purposes only and not included in the car.
The Company reserves the right, at its discretion, to change and modify some properties of products such as colors of wheels, tire patterns, compound of tires without notification.
Required for operation (not included): Engine, 2 ch. Radio, steering servo and throttle/break servos