My Experience With The TLR 22 5.0 AC

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Nice work man! great review!

[@heckter22]

I love your content man. Ryan Styles Harris made it easy for me to buy a car and you're making it easier for me to bring it to a track.

[@RoachRC]

That's my goal. Bring as many people to the track as I can :)

[@Legrand033]

I recently built one for my first kit and I also like the box stock setup. I got TQ for qualifying at my first club race :). Your videos help me a lot btw, thank you

[@jimhimesjr]

TLR 22 5.0 seems as tough as any other brands. Run a b6.2 myself but have ran/built 22 5.0 dc and elites in the past.

[@KANCERK1D]

Awesome! Thank you for the pictures

[@RoachRC]

No problem😊

[@RcRalf96]

Old video, I know. My reaction to the design choice of the lower shock mount was the exact opposite when I got my 22x-4. So simple, but pure genius. I love that I need only one tool to remove the rear shock. If you want to change geometry, just remove the set screw. In both scenarios wrenching on the lower shock mount feels much more secure and ergonomic than a 2mm hex of a m3 button head screw with the chassis blocking your access. Between this and the Schumacher ball cup solution theres no way I´d go back to the "industry standard" with button head screws for lower and upper shock mounts

[@je2916]

Thanks for the video, you drove that buggy really well. Thanks for the great review, i am contemplating buying this buggy.

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

Great video man. If Ryan and Razor watch your videos youre definitely on the right track IMO.

[@RoachRC]

I'm really happy about it. Did you ever get that 2wd buggy?

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

Hi Roach i did yes. Cant believe you remember..I got a B6.2 extremely happy with it.. easy to drive..fast and very durable lol. Drove my 1st ever RC race 2 weeks ago.. if you'd like to see they posted a video of the race just yesterday.. made B mains but made a lot of mistakes and still have a lot to learn.

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5zZgGWFg9qNpdE Link to the 2wd race.. also did 4wd. Or you can search.. Sarda 2020 rd4

[@RoachRC]

@@rhinusbreedt9772 Ok that track. Where is it and when can I go

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

Haha i think very far from you. Pretoria in south africa. Its called ultra raceway. We,re in lockdown again so not even aloud to gather at the track. 😔 but whenever you can you are more than welcome to come and visit

[@ayano7629]

As usual, a great vid! Keep up the good work!

[@RazorRC]

Nice review, the AC looks pretty dialed on the track!

[@RoachRC]

That's the stock setup oddly enough

[@msagoo29]

I'm still racing a Losi 22-4, imagine how hard it is to maintain that transmission lol

[@michaels5064]

I have the 22 5.0 AC buggy and I love it ! If you really want a awsome handling car put the frank root set up on it from Rise Up ... that setup is a easy to drive and not to aggressive

[@DimiS1978]

I see someone is using a Flysky Noble NB4. It's so good and crazy fast.

[@samildinach99]

Great Vid. Ty.

[@KacKLaPPeN23]

Wow, so you already covered 2WD buggys from Associated, Schumacher and now TLR? Dang and I thought Razor RC had a quick turnaround on car reviews. Which one's next? The safe choice of Xray, the slightly more exotic Yokomo or are you going to throw us a curveball with a PR Racing or something like that? Either way, can't wait for the next video.

[@RoachRC]

Hmmm not sure. I'll have to consult my wallet.

[@broccli2007]

Just found the channel, I'm going to try and make it out to ajc this weekend. I just built an rb7ss and am spraying the body now. You're welcome to give it a go and review it, I could always use someone else's opinion on tuning it anyways, I'm trying to get back into racing. The last car I ran was a losi xxxcr on clay about 10-15 years ago lol

[@RoachRC]

@@broccli2007 Can't wait😊

[@mikehoskins4112]

I really wish they still made this car. I'm in the market for a 2wd carpet car.

[@RoachRC]

You can still grab an elite and buy a gear diff with it but it's an expensive solution.

[@mikehoskins4112]

@@RoachRC I ended up finding a used 5.0 ac and completely rebuilding it, and falling in love with it . Then I got another one. Now currently looking for a third. Lol ... I run 17.5 open and 21.5 fixed timing. I want a third one so I can run the 21.5 open class. It's a great little buggy. The lack of a quick change diff don't bother me much. But I hope the rumors about a new 2wd buggy on the way turn out to be true. If I get tired of waiting I might do a full vision +4mm chassis with 22x4 rear arms. Thanks again

[@preyingmathis2517]

Any idea why this kit is discontinued? All the other 22 5.0 kits are still out

[@RoachRC]

I haven't the slightest clue. Maybe cause the elite comes with sway bars or something

[@Turn0vers]

22 5.0 ac or 6.3?… decisions… decisions… running a novice carpet 21.5 class for reference. Thinking I’ll get a TA for a 17.5 class

[@RoachRC]

I'd get the associated, or wait for the next tlr

[@Turn0vers]

@@RoachRC yeah I’m gonna have my chassis built this weekend for the 6.3. That will be my starter class car until I decide to move up. I actually stumbled upon somebody selling a crazy TLR 22 5.0 Elite complete lot with a controller and a boat load of parts/tires for 800. I think I’m gonna pull the trigger if it’s not bought up in a couple weeks since I’m gonna piece my TA. Might get it for a backup and the Sanwa it has with it. It’s an insane deal.

[@RoachRC]

@@Turn0vers I bet, just make sure your go over it with new bearings and such

[@Turn0vers]

@@RoachRC Yeah, I just decided to go exclusively with the 6.3 for learning purposes. Maybe when I get a bit more advanced I'll venture out into other things.

[@Wtg_Pack]

Should I get the b6.3 or the 5.0 I’m specifically racing on carpet for this buggy I run TLR and my brother runs associated on dirt oval with street stock but off-road is a whole another league and idk which I should get I’m leaning towards TLR

[@RoachRC]

If you already run tlr for oval I'd go with the 5.0. Be forewarned though as the 5.0 can be a bit difficult to work on sometimes, especially when it comes to the differential. I will say though that on black and grey carpet, Team Associated have consistently placed top spots at a national level. Take of that what you will

[@ryanashby2459]

What is everyone using to the trim the back wing? The plastic is a lot harder and starts to crack when I cut it.

[@RoachRC]

I either use precut wings or lexan scissors

[@stevendibenedetto7987]

Is this at AJC in Georgia?

[@RoachRC]

Acworth GA yes😊

[@stevendibenedetto7987]

@@RoachRC I’m in Chattanooga. Thinking this may be the closest track to me. Looking to get into racing. How is this track for novice racers?

[@RoachRC]

@@stevendibenedetto7987 The two closest tracks to you would be Either Apex RC or AJC raceway. They're very friendly with new people including novices. People here are willing to help you out if need be. Look up AJC hobbies on Facebook and you'm should find their schedule on there

[@dirtysoufracing6029]

Love my tlr 5.0 dc so much better then that team ass junk

[@RoachRC]

lol