The Matrix TR Arena is designed and driven by USA National Champions
Gene Hickerson and Andrew Smolnick. It is designed to
out-handle, out-corner, and out-race any
competitor.
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Recent Wins and Achievements
- 2006 R/C Car Action Monster Madness - TQ and Win
- 2006 ROAR Florida State Series - TQ and Win
- MotoRoma 2007 - Win
-Ceara State
Champs 2007- TQ and Win
-2007 Team Losi Nitro Champs
- 4x Matrix TR in A-main
-2006 Neo Buggy UK
Invitation - 2nd |
The Matrix TR Arena Truggy is what the
racing world has been waiting for! This Factory Tuned truck features
options that racers demand. With its forward mounted engine for
effective weight transfer, 23mm lightened wheel hexes, to its unique
composite chassis braces, the truck is bound to dominate the arena truck
races! The Matrix TR Arena is a no holds barred racing truck equipped
with the highest quality materials to give the competitive edge over
your opponents time and time again.
The Factory Race Edition Matrix TR. The Factory Race Matrix TR
lightened blue anodized 23mm wheel hexes, 5mm red anodized 7075 T-6 CNC
shock towers to stand up to the abuse of the supercross style jumps at
the tracks, Red anodized 7075 Inner Suspension Plates, as well as a
carbon center diff plate for that trick factory look. Just add your
favorite truggy engine, pipe, and radio gear, you抣l be ready to start
winning championships like CEN Factory drivers Andy Smolnik and Gene
Hickerson.
Drivetrain:
-Drivetype: Full time shaft driven 4WD
-Triple fully sealed Viscous drive 6 gear differentials.
-Fully tunable with different viscosity silicone oils.
-Equipped with fully sealed ball bearings
-Constant Velocity Drive Shafts front and rear.
-Gearing: 66T spur and 14T clutchbell
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Chassis:
-CNC 7075-T6 3mm thick Extended Chassis
-5mm CNC 7075 T-6 Red anodized aluminum front and rear shock
towers
-Unique arched Composite Chassis Brace to reduce torsional and
longitudinal chassis flex
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Tuning Options
-Caster: 20degrees stock, Adjustable from 19-22 degrees with
optional CNC Hub Carriers
-Super Strong yet lightweight 8mm hollow aluminum turnbuckles
offer fully adjustable camber
-3 hole Ackermann Steering plate allows for precise steering
feel
-Rear Anti Squat and Rear Toe in fully adjustable with factory
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Shocks:
-Hard anodized Large Volume Big Bore 16.5mm shock bodies
-Large 14mm diameter shock pistons
-Rugged 3.5mm shock shafts |
Dimensions:
Length:
560mm / 22.05inches
Width:
415mm / 16.34inches
Wheelbase:
370-375mm / 14.57-14.76inches
Weight:
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Suspension:
Fully adjustable suspension with 15 possible shock mounting
combinations for the front, and 18 possible shock mounting
positions for the rear shock tower.
Large 16.5 mm aluminum shock bodies provide extremely plush
suspension that soaks up the ruts and bumps. Big Bore Shocks
with 14mm width pistons and extremely durable 3.5mm shock shafts |
Why does
the Matrix TR Arena have the best handling of any truggy?
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Engine placed
towards the front of the truck for effective weight transfer |
Extended Chassis
for increased stability on bumpy tracks |
Composite Arched
Chassis brace reduces the weight of the truggy and prevents
chassis flex. |
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Increased front kickup for better rough track handling
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Adjustable
Wheelbase with a 10mm adjustment range(365-375mm) |
23mm
wheel hex |
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Low
Profile body with High downforce wing |
Low
CG design throughout |
Unlimited Setup
Options |
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| Chassis Braces: The Matrix Arena TR utilizes
composite horizontal arched chassis braces provide an extremely rigid
chassis without compromising the weight of the truck. The design adds
minimal side flex which aids the truck in bumpy conditions while
providing more traction. |
Factory Race 7075 T6 Chassis
The Matrix Arena TR Pro Kit comes with an extremely strong 7075 grade
hard anodized aluminum chassis. This 3mm thick chassis withstands the
brutal punishment in everyday racing conditions. Race hard with this
hand built durable chassis.
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5mm CNC 7075 T-6 Red anodized aluminum fshock towers
/ Brace of the CEN Matrix TR Arena gives the truck unmatched
durability. lightweight yet rigid. As a bonus the red anodized finish
of the shock tower is sure to catch all the attention of your fellow
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Forward Mounted Engine
The engine is one of the heaviest components in the Matrix TR Arena. To
make use of the engine抯 weight the engine has been shifted towards the
front of the truck on the Matrix TR Arena, this allows for greater
weight transfer to the front of the truck to gain more steering |
Cross-Pin Differential
CEN Racing is releasing new and improved cross pin differentials. These
new differentials provide more traction off power along with more
stability on loose conditions. The new differential system is extremely
smooth and very effective for increased performance! |
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| Shocks construction: Large 16.5 mm aluminum
shock bodies provide extremely plush suspension that soaks up the ruts
and bumps. Big Bore Shocks with 14mm width pistons and extremely durable
3.5mm shock shafts. |
3mm 7075T-6 CNC Chassis has been extended
for a longer wheelbase, allowing much better stability over even the
bumpiest track out there.
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23mm wheel hexs:
The Matrix
Arena TR Factory Race Edition features blue anodized aluminum 23mm wheel
hexes that have been machined to reduce rotational mass. The reduced
rotational mass allows for increased acceleration and lightens the
overall weight of the truck. They are 40% stronger than standard 17mm
hex on most trucks. Truck can utilize standard offset and 1/2in offset
23mm wheels |
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Captured Hinge pins: The Matrix
Arena TR uses a captured hinge pin that reduces the use of e clips while
offering a smooth and effective suspension.
Change Setup: Changing your anti squat and toe in is extremely
easy. The anti squat and toe in are both built into one rear block.
Change only one block (4 screws) when changing your set up. There are 6
different options to choose from. Fine tuning your Matrix Arena TR is
quick and easy with this innovative system |
Light weight Composite Radio Tray: The Matrix
Arena TR is equipped with a light weight composite radio tray that is
designed with strength, weight and simplicity in mind. No more heavy
metal posts
Low CG Design: Laid down steering servo design is utilized it
maximize low CG effect. Everything is design to sits lower from
differential, radio tray, radio box, center diff, to engine mounting.
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4 Disc Metal Brake System. This new system stops
the lighting fast Matrix TR on a dime. Features include vented brake
discs along with fully adjustable front and rear brake controls. Matrix
TR is the only truggy in the market with front/rear adjustable brakes.
Light weight CNC Steel Spur Gear: The CNC Steel Spur is not only
extremely durable, but has been milled to lighten it up. The lighter
spur gear reduces the rotating mass which greatly affects the efficiency
of the drive train. |
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T14 Machined Steel clutch bell:
standard on Factory Race edition. Vented to keep the clutch cool and
allow debris to exit. Extreme durable and performance guarantee |
New lightweight CNC aluminum Clutch shoes and 1.1mm
Clutch Spring:
standard on Factory Race edition. These shoes grab the clutch bell with
extreme grip, which allows the buggy to take off on command. CNC
aluminum shoes last longer and deliver bottom end clutch power for
racing purposes
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Durability you can see: The Matrix Arena TR
utilizes CEN's extremely durable turn buckle system which are very beefy
yet lightweight. The turn buckles are hollow to increase strength and
reduce weight. The rod ends are super thick for unmatched durability
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