Kyosho ReadySet MAD Bug VEi 4wd Buggy

Kyosho ReadySet MAD Bug VEi 4wd Buggy

We’ve reviewed this same platform as the Rage VE, and it’s got the three Fs you want in an RTR: Fast, Fun, and aFfordable. Orion brushless power, a really slick set of aluminum shocks, and extra cage detail for the Bug body set this ride apart, and the Synchro radio is a cut above most RTR transmitters. Full details from Kyosho below.

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From Kyosho:

Shaft driven 4WD can handle just about any type of rough terrain with ease. Features large 100mm diameter tires on inch up wheels supported by aluminum oil shocks together with waterproof speed controller, brushless motor and servo as standard. The bathtub chassis is equipped with heavy-duty suspension, slipper clutch and metal diff gears in the high durability drive train that can take plenty of punishment from hard driving. The NEW Team Orion dDrive which is 20% faster that the NEON One system. 2S Lipo compatible system with deans style plug, no more messy wires to contend with. The new dDrive system is a 3000kv spec brushless system. Adjustable toe and camber angles on front and rear upper arms and steering rod provide plenty of scope for fine-tuning your setup. For performance vs cost, this machine is a certain winner!

Features:

  • New Team Orion dDrive
  • 4WD Drive System
  • Officially licensed pre-painted VW Beetle body.
  • Adjustable Slipper Clutch
  • Front Bumper with Dummy Headlights
  • Rear Roll Cage
  • Adjustable Hinged Battery Tray
  • Large White Wheels
  • Aluminum Big Bore Shocks
  • New High Response and High Torque Servo (Water Proof)
  • New Hard Servo Saver
  • Compatible with many option parts from the Rage VE and Dirt Hog Series
  • New 2.4Ghz KT231P Radio system
  • Includes Team Orion Battery and Charger
  • 17 Ball Bearings for maximum efficiency

Readyset Contents:

  • Factory assembled chassis with pre-installed R/C unit
  • Factory finished body is complete with coloring and decals
  • Syncro KT-231P transmitter
  • 7.2V-1800 NI-MH battery
  • AC charger
  • Hexagonal wrench (1.5mm)
  • Cross wrench

Required for operation:

  • AA sized alkaline batteries x 4 for transmitter

Chassis Technical Data:

Length:     420mm
Width:     285mm
Height:     198mm
Wheelbase:     272mm
Tread (F/R):     213mm / 206mm
Tire(F/R):     F101mm×50mm / F101mm×50mm
Gear Ratio:     9.23:1
Weight:     2,100g (approx.)
Motor/ESC:     Team Orion dDrive KV2700
R/C System: Syncro KT231P

#34354T3B – $319.99

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