New Pro Version Academy/MRC SBV2

[MattHiggins]

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/mrcbuggy.jpg

From MRC:
The Most “ADAPTABLE” 4WD Buggy To Date!!!
Academy’s New SBV2 “PRO” Buggy
Model Rectifier Corporation and Team Academy, the 4WD specialists, are excited to announce the U.S.A. release of Academy Racings newest entry into the 4WD off-road racing world, The 1/10 SBV2 “PRO”. This buggy sports a similar design to the original V2 but with even more features that have launched Academy into the top spot at many US tracks. The SBV2 “PRO” has all of the Academy option parts originally offered for the V2, all in one package! The SBV2 “PRO” will provide rock solid performance and driver satisfaction from start to finish. Based on reactions from Team Academy drivers and the press at iHobby Expo, MRC/Academy has designed a winner that is showing very well in local, regional and national races.
Why spend $400.00 or more on a 4wd race kit…
The SBV2 “PRO” has it all…for less!
Features Include:
• Battery may be mounted as a standard stick pack, side-by-side pack, 3 x 3, 4 x 2, or 5 x 1 saddle pack. This capability will allow drivers to balance the buggy depending on specific track conditions and driving style.
• Aluminum center brace can be moved to 3 different positions changing the way the chassis flexes. A second brace can be added for ULTIMATE rigidity.
• Motor can be mounted on either the left or right side of the chassis
• Main chassis, upper deck and battery strap are made out of thick black woven carbon fiber
• Machined purple anodized aluminum motor mount with traditional 2 screw mounting for more adjustability with pinion and included spur gears. (6 spur gears included 70,72,74,76,78,80)
• Adjustable slipper clutch is easy to tune by simply using the included wrench to tighten or loosen the dual slipper pads and plates without disassembling any part of the car
• Ball differentials with out-drive saver rings front and rear
• Academy's famous Teflon coated aluminum oil filled shocks
• Modular bulkhead with built-in kick-up (10 degrees)
• Adjustable, polished aluminum T6 Grade tie-rods all round
• One-way bearing on center shaft for superb steering upon corner entrance
• Universal drive-shafts on all four corners
• Full ball bearings throughout… no plastic or oilite bushings in this car
• NEW Hard suspension material, with additional hole in rear arm for short or long arm suspension geometry
• Lexan Body, Wing and Under-tray.

Item #15103
Retail Price: $359.99
(Motor and other
electronics not included)
For 60 years Model Rectifier Corporation of Edison, New Jersey has built a bold and dynamic reputation for quality products and technical achievement within the hobby industry. Today, MRC is the exclusive distributor for some of the world's most respected hobby products as well as the creators and manufacturers of prominent proprietary lines. Academy’s SBV2 “PRO” continues this path of hobby excellence.

[LD3Furious]

We've known they were working on the Pro...are you saying it is now available? Would be something to consider for indoor season :)

[suckfish]

no pictures, sounds like it could be worth looking into

[Davey G]

The V2 Pro will be available mid February. Matt will post pictures in a little bit.

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[MattHiggins]

Chassis shot above with two more shots below:

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/mrcbuggy2.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/mrcbuggy3.jpg

[4DMNYC]

WOW! looks beautiful. And light!! Definitly something to look into. Are the rock guards clear lexan on the kit, or are they just clear for that pic?

[Davey G]

That is a clear lexan undertray that protects the bottom of the chassis, wouldnt want to mess up that "PERTY" Carbon Fiber ;) , plus the lexan is more slippery then the carbon fiber so this helps the car accelerate after landing big jumps!

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[MarkieMark231]

:huh: Cool, I like it

[4DMNYC]

I like the fact that you can mount the motor on either side of the chassis. And I also like the adjustable chassis brace. In fact, this buggy looks very adjustable in gereral. Threaded shocks would have been nice to see though.

[chase]

gnarly looks like im gettin a new buggy

[JCTSR]

That is nice looking 4WD. For the price of 359.99 and all of the tuning features it has, it can not be beat. I think this will be a great addition to this class.


Great Job MRC

John at Team Scream Racing
www.teamscreamracing.com
978-337-0429

[ElectricThunder]

That looks beautiful. Oh man... I've always wanted a 4wd buggy. :eek: Isn't there a "base" model of this buggy out? How much does that sucker run?

[Chris Peterson]

You betcha its light. I have the sb v2 with the carbon conversion kit and its awesome. I'd say at least half of the people that pick up my V2 mention how light it is.

[Chris Peterson]

The base model is about 200 street price. Its less than most 2wd buggies!

[ElectricThunder]

The base model is about 200 street price. Its less than most 2wd buggies!
Sawweeet. I think I remember seeing it on here not too long ago (maybe a year or two ago?). It was a nice looking buggy. These academy buggys are pretty good looking IMO, and for the price...it looks like you get some serious stuff on this "pro" model.

[Team Academy]

How's everyone? Hope you're having a great year thus far. Can't wait to see race results of team members who have the NEW Pro Buggy. Keep us informed on how your doing via here, in the Forum. If your racing in or outdoors it really doesn't matter, Just let us know how much BUTT you KICKED!!! Good luck and Thanks Dave....I'll be back soon and maybe in dirt??????? LOVE THE PRO BUGGY!!! Nice to see the chassis flex adjustments and see the smart man behind the team is still doing what he's good at.....Going Fassssssssssssst.



Bob'
Team Academy

Team Academy/MRC/Team1 motors




Hey dave how the new chargers performing??????

[WheelNut]

Any Canadian distributors stock this car?

[Davey G]

Wheelnut: More then likely Distribution Aux Modeliste will be bringing this car into CANADA.

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[Dirt King]

That would be a smoking deal for $200.

[Davey G]

DirtKing: The std version of the V2 you can find on the street for around $200.00 the new SBV2 PRO edition you should be able to find right around 300.00.

STORMER HOBBIES just placed there initial order for these kits. You might want to give them a call and pre-order them...they will be moving fast!

[dom223]

These 4x4 buggies are nice, but why is there never a 4x4 electric truggy? I been waiting for one to be made, and it looks like the wait is not over.

[Volumex]

Very nice. Looking forward to read reviews on the magazines.
I have been waiting for the PRO version.

[fuzzychickens]

These 4x4 buggies are nice, but why is there never a 4x4 electric truggy? I been waiting for one to be made, and it looks like the wait is not over.

Um, I thought academy made a 1/10th 4x4 truggy? I've seen them advertised on the back of magazines.

edit: nevermind...checked their products, all the 1/10th truggy are nitro. A shame...brushless power would make for a cleaner, faster and quiter land missle.

[oOple]

Who made the press release ? I don't think they meant to use the word "infamous", that is all.

[rcfreak9]

this thing is awesome...but why do they cost sooo much. Im in high school and comming up with that amount of money takes a long time for me. Ive always wanted a 4wd buggy. Ive been considering getting the sb carbon (the old "pro" version). does anyone know if thats a good buggy? its just that 4wd buggies cost so much!!

I agree an electric truggy would be reeeeaaaaallllllllllyyyy sweet. with brushless power they would really scream.

[ElectricThunder]

this thing is awesome...but why do they cost sooo much. Im in high school and comming up with that amount of money takes a long time for me. Ive always wanted a 4wd buggy. Ive been considering getting the sb carbon (the old "pro" version). does anyone know if thats a good buggy? its just that 4wd buggies cost so much!!

I agree an electric truggy would be reeeeaaaaallllllllllyyyy sweet. with brushless power they would really scream.
They do cost a lot, but hey, this is why jobs exist.:D

Although, the base version of this buggy (which should still be a formidable racer) is pretty decently priced compared to similarly setup/styled buggies from other manufacturers.

The DF-02 and DF-03 from tamiya are cheap alternatives too btw. The latter probably being better off racing right out of the box.

[one85_db]

I wanna do a duel brushless setup on one of these. The duel mounting position of the motor would make it easy.

[BayArea101]

Is there a difference between the SBV2 with the Carbon Conversion Kit and the SBV2 Pro? And if so what is it?
Also, where Can I buy the Carbon Conversion Kit?
-Thanks :D

[JeffEmbracedDC]

I wanna do a duel brushless setup on one of these. The duel mounting position of the motor would make it easy.

Dual brushless? What would be the point? It would make sense for a monster truck or something big, but this thing looks light as a feather. I don't think you would get any noticable added performance whatsoever by adding a 2nd motor.

This thing looks awesome. I'd love to get my hands on one some time!

-J

[cabbynate]

this thing is awesome...but why do they cost sooo much. Im in high school and comming up with that amount of money takes a long time for me. Ive always wanted a 4wd buggy. Ive been considering getting the sb carbon (the old "pro" version). does anyone know if thats a good buggy? its just that 4wd buggies cost so much!!
They can be purchased for around $260.00. That is cheap for a 4WD. You want to see expensive? Search for the Durango, TTech Predator or the Yokomo MR4-BX. This Academy is a steal!!! :D
As far as the SB Carbon goes, it's good for the price...........

[vroom vroom]

This thing looks really cool, but it looks to flemsey like it will break.

[Davey G]

BAYAREA101: The differences between the V2 and the V2Pro are all listed on our website. www.modelrectifier.com To compare the two look for part# 15101 (V2) and 15103 (V2 Pro) and do your comparison.

www.stormerhobbies.com has the graphite conversion kit in stock, he also will have the new V2pro in stock once they arrive here at MRC headquarters. Hope this helps!

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[Chewbacca]

...
The DF-02 and DF-03 from tamiya are cheap alternatives too btw. The latter probably being better off racing right out of the box.

Stay away from the DF-02, the DF-03 is a very nice buggy for the price.

Just my 2ct.

[kojak61]

HPI used to have a 4wd electric belt driven truck called the RS4 MT, which evoled into the nitro mt. I had one and it was fun to drive, as long as you could gear it right. Call HPI maybe they will bring it back.

[Davey G]

Most of the parts from the MRC/ACADEMY RT4GP Truck bolt on to the SBV2 to make it a truck, the only issue is the chassis is a little too short. Something to mess with though guys if your really interested in making an electric truggy for yourselves.

Now I have a question for you!! Would an electric 4wd offroad truck with a wing and low profile racing tires (like a 1/10th scale truck ProLine HOLESHOT) be considered a TRUGGY? Or would it have to have monster truck tires in order for it to be considered a truggy??

Let me know your thoughts on this....

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[Sedanfahrer]

Looks good and has a good price for a 4wd buggy...

[Cain]

Dave,

I would probably call it a truggy. Its like 1/8 scale trucks are using big monster truck tires anymore. They have been slimmed down.

If you had a an SB-T V2, I know that would be a cool item to have and maybe kick off a 1/10 scale truggy craze.

If the SB V2 Pro is anything like the V2 Sport, it should be quite durable

[Davey G]

Expect to see adds in the March issue of Extreme Magazine, April Issue of RC Driver and the May Issue of Car Action. The review of this new buggy will soon to follow.

Sincerely,

DAVE GRABOSKI
Rc Car Product Manager
Model Rectifier Corporation
www.modelrectifier.com

[Cain]

Cool. I have a subscription to one of those, had a tip published in it for the V2 Sport. Looking forward to the review.

[boosting_gs]

that car looks crazy...i like the CF

[Davey G]

The latest issue of XTREME magazine has the SBV2 Pro add in it...might want to check that out too!!!!

[Dan-o]

Davey,
any plans for a 2wd buggy? I would totally get back into racing if you guys made a 2 wheeler...

[Davey G]

DAn-o: Ya never know! :D

[Davey G]

ACADEMY RC was at the Nurenburg Toy Fair in Germany showing off there newest 4wd buggy. Pics can be seen here.

http://rcforumkorea.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1020#post1020

[Cain]

Dan-o: I too would like to see MRC do a 2wd buggy and truck. Time to shake things up with the Big two.

[RichieRich]

Maybe they'll bring back the Griffin Pro 2WD with more racing features?

[ChumsGum]

we all really want an electric truggy, built for brushless from the ground up.

[Davey G]

ChumsGum: 1/10th scale or 1/8th scale???

[Cain]

If the suspension from the RT4GP truck can be rigged up to the SB V2, and maybe some modifications to make it more truck specific, that would be one really hot kit. heck, do a losi and team up with mamba or someone else and release it as a brushless setup RTR. Pop in some lipos and 20+ minute runtimes here we come!

I would like to see an all new buggy from MRC / Academy and stadium truck too.

[Davey G]

Cain: Interesting concept...Will have to give that a try! :p

[Cain]

Thanks. Knowing how creative you guys can get, I can imagine what it will look like! :D

[Davey G]

I built a v2 Truggy, but I cant post pictures here. Anyone interested in seeing it??? I will post them in another thread later on if so. Stay Tuned...

[Cain]

Dave, saw the pics, still looking for my eyes to put in my head . . .

AWESOME!

[t9dragon]

I built a v2 Truggy, but I cant post pictures here. Anyone interested in seeing it??? I will post them in another thread later on if so. Stay Tuned...

I'm interested in seeing IT................................. :D :D :D

[Davey G]

t9dragon: Here is the link http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=233847

DAVE GRABOSKI
RC CAR PRODUCT MANAGER
MRC

[t9dragon]

All I Can Say Is "wow"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE truggy.......................

[Davey G]

The "V2 Pro" will be available to ship TOMORROW! Get your hobby store to order these NOW!!!!

DAVE GRABOSKI
RC CAR PRODUCT MANAGER
MRC

[JeffEmbracedDC]

How much is this thing going to be going for?... street price?

-J

[Davey G]

How much is this thing going to be going for?... street price?

-J


Its just a concept vehicle. Right now we are concentrating on Promoting the V2 Pro.

The V2 Pro is now in route to hobby store across the US, make sure to call your local shop to order yours.

TALK TO YOU SOON!

[t9dragon]

Hey Davey G,

What does the V2 Pro cost? Are there any shops in Oregon or Washington that will be carrying it?

[Davey G]

The V2 Pro retails for $359.99, Stormer Hobbies has it on his website www.stormerhobbies.com for $309.99. His shipment will be there any day now, make sure to call them and pre-order it.

[Cain]

I will post when Ultimate has it listed. I have mine on order.

[t9dragon]

All I can say is AWESOME BUGGY. The pictures are on the back of the April 2007 issue of RC Driver.

[Cain]

Stormer hobbies provides excellent customer support, and thats a great price for a Pro level vehicle.

[Davey G]

"NEWEST Addition to team, TQ's CT State Champs"

Howard Cadrain piloted his MRC/ACADEMY SBV2 Pro buggy to the TQ position over many factory sponsored AE/Losi Drivers this past weekend at Wolcott hobby in Wolcott CT. Howard drove his production V2 Pro buggy flawlessly to TQ by more then 3 seconds over 2nd place qualifier. Howard had some first turn troubles and ended up 3rd overall in the main. He also set the fastest laps of the day in the main event!!!

CONGRATS HOWARD!

[Cain]

Thats great! And didn't cost an arm or leg to have that performance either!

[Andy C]

Thats pretty awesome do you who the drivers that he beat were?

[Cain]

Yeah, I got asked the same thing. Do you know who was there dave?

[masterchief06]

drueling...over...carbon...fiber....

[Davey G]

Yes I know who all was there but would rather not put there names here in the forum. Just PM Howard and he'll let you know.

Andy: You know them very well :)

Talk to you soon!

[Cain]

Dave G: Thanks. I got my SB V2 Pro in. MRC / Academy comes through great again with the packaging of parts, can't wait to get it together.

[superspeed]

does stormer carries parts for this buggy?

[Cain]

yes stormer does. They may be in the process of updating there lists. Ultimate hobbies does as well.

[Davey G]

Here is the link SUPERSPEED: http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/searchpn.pl?dterm=&dterm3=&pn=&mterm=Academy&oterm=&uterm=&sthumb=on&smode=0

[Cain]

Got my build of sb V2 Pro going. The woven graphite is excellent. Very stiff compared to the previous V1 Pro and other woven graphite chassis based vehicles I have had.

Also, the suspension arms are some of the stiffest I have had. And they are very thick too. They feel very beefy.

Build is going great, parts fit excellent together. I went with AE diff greases instead of the kit grease, and the diffs felt sufficiently smooth. I also like how the diff rings lock into place, nice improvement. A few other companies who still just use a straight ring should look into this.

Bearings also were very smooth. I usually degrease my bearings and use my own lubes (tribo) but these didn't warrant it.

To comment again on the stiffeness of the chassis, with no top deck on, just the trannies and the woven graphite chassis, if you were used to flexing the SB V2 Sport and V1 series to get the drive shaft in on build, the chassis is sufficiently stiff on the pro car that this is almost not an option. Almost had to take off one of the trannies :) Now that is stiff and thats just the chassis! Guys who run on high bite are going to really love this, and the car is not all the way together yet!

[Cain]

Here are some quick build tips I found when building my SB V2 Pro:

Make sure that when assembling servo posts that you use the addendum, if you thread in both holes on the post first according to the manual and not the addendum you may have difficulty using the screw size stated when mounting to the chassis, after removing the bottom screws from the posts. If this happens, use a slightly shorter (2mm less) screw.

If more droop is desired all around, use the longer ball ends that come with the kit or slightly thread out the standard ball ends. Pay attention however to make sure that you have sufficient range for the cvd bone pin to remain the outdrive, especially on the left rear side of the car (looking at if from the front of the car).

Similar to what has been done with MIP CVDs, for extra security, you may use heat shrink tubing over the pin that holds the cvd assembly together. This helps get you through the race if the set screw loosens up.