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Tamiya Side Mass Damper Set (for AR Chassis)(15459)
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Description
This set adds side-mounted mass dampers to help settle a Mini 4WD chassis after bumps, jumps and lane changes, improving straight-line stability. It includes two FRP side plates plus four mass dampers — a mix of bowl-shaped (3.4g each) and cylinder-shaped (4.2g each) weights — so builders can experiment with damper mass and placement. It fits FM-A, Super XX, AR and MA Chassis cars, though some chassis or bodies may need modification to clear the side-mounted dampers.
- 2x FRP side plates
- 2x bowl-shaped mass dampers, 3.4g each
- 2x cylinder-shaped mass dampers, 4.2g each
- Compatible: FM-A, Super XX, AR, MA Chassis (some bodies may need modification)
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