Introduction: Built on a budget-friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the ST550 includes some of the latest features in racing. A front and rear independent suspension with coil-over shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. This makes it a perfect platform for the Super Touring race class! Features: Steel dog bones and drive axles Sealed front and rear gear differentials Adjustable hook and loop battery straps Injection-molded brake calipers and rotors Aluminum motor plate Adjustable shock mounting locations Bolt-on steering plates Molded one-piece tie rods and steering links Adjustable body post height locations Plastic tub main chassis POM-filled injection-molded pivot balls Oilite bushings Super Touring Racing: Super Touring is a segment of motorsports that got its start in the mid-90s. These cars were based on production road cars with extensive modifications made for racing. It quickly became popular among motorsport enthusiasts and RC racers alike. Many RC manufacturers jumped on the popularity of this new class of racing, with Team Associated’s entry being the TC3 back in 1999. Fast-forward to today and the Super Touring class, now called “New Generation V8 Supercar,” is still popular. Once again Team Associated has jumped into this popular class, this time with the Apex2 Sport ST550 Super Touring Car chassis. The ST550 features realistic modern-day race car looks, such as injection-molded disk brakes, spoiler, mirrors, and raceinspired graphics. : Independent Suspension For better handling, A-arm front and rear independent suspension keeps the Apex2 chassis under control during the closest of racing conditions