Kyosho 2.2 Rock Force Crawler

Recently introduced as a preview and scheduled for availablility in December 2008, Kyosho is entering the 2.2 Comp Crawler Kit fray with the Rock Force 2.2. This rig was designed from the ground up as a competition level base kit. The Rock Force is the first production crawler in the industry using worm gear technology. Worm gears give you the benefit of a lower gear ratio and a smaller diff case area, which comes in handy when maneuvering over a difficult course that calls out for ground clearance.

• Motor & Battery Placement - The placement of the motor and battery gives you low center of gravity.
• TVC Chassis - Twin Vertical Chassis (TVC), another chassis form abbreviation not withstanding, this design makes for a rigid chassis designed to clear any space that is required.
• Super Compact Drivetrain- Front and rear gearboxes are supper compact thanks to the new Kyosho Worm Gear Technology, this translates to better ground clearance.
• Worm Gears - Worm gears gives you the benefit of a lower gear ratio and added strength by use of hardened steel gears.
• No Special ESC - By using the worm gears in the Rock Force’s diffs it eliminates the need for a special ESC. You can buy a standard ESC and go compete and not worry about being docked points for sliding backwards because that problem has been eliminated completely.
• Standard - The Rock Force is user friendly and is meant to be use with standard radio equipment. No need to buy a special ESC or transmitter.
• 4WDS - 4 Wheel Drive Steering allows front steering and rear steering simultaneously or individually though apparently this cannot be combined with rear drive disconnect functions or rear drive lockout functions. Probably OK for 2.2 Comps though since 4WS is not allowed!
• Dig System - The dig system in the Rock Force is activated by and optional linkage system, this system will come in handy during those tight turn scenarios.
• Suzuki Jimny - The Classic Suzuki Jimny Rock Crawler body is included with the Rock Force Kit.
• Wheels - The rock force will come with industry standard 2.2 wheels.

Required For Completion/Operation

• R/C Radio System *3ch. radio with reverse function is recomended.
• Motor (27T-20T)? Lower gearing may mean Lathe motors need not apply
• 7.2V 6cell stick pack type battery
• ESC match motor spec
• Shock Oil
• Grease
• Paint (Lexan)

We’ve got several on pre-order so look for a test run when the rigs hit the States!