Impact Performance Products True Track Rear Suspension

Testing and Final Thoughts

When I first saw the TTRS, I thought it would be an upgrade only to be considered for someone who was seriously racing their Maxx. However, after running with it installed over a period of time and seeing how much easier the truck is to drive, I can see it being beneficial for any Maxx.

Sure it gives the racer a much better handling truck overall, which can lead to faster lap times, but it also provides a much more responsive truck. That responsiveness helps out no matter what you use your Maxx for. Also the fact that it provides more shock mounting positions than other replacement arms can also enhance handling further than the some configurations can as well.

Impact Performance offers two version of the TTRS, aluminum and plastic. I tried out the plastic version, which due to the lower weight is ideal for the racer. If your Maxx is used primarily for bashing, the aluminum option would probably be the better choice due to the better durability it offers. Either option gives you the automatic 1° of toe-in that helps provide a much more responsive truck. While I do believe that the plastic version offers a good value when comparing price to product, I do think that the $130.00 price tag of the aluminum version is set a little higher than it should be. I'm basing this on comparisons to other aluminum suspension arms and bearing carriers.

I also really like the fact that the TTRS allows you to remove the rear turnbuckles. Not only does this remove an item from you Maxx that can break over time, but with the turnbuckles out of the picture, it's much easier to access the lower mounts of the rear shocks. Which helps make adjusting them much easier. The fact the the suspension arms are universal, and will fit either side, helps maintain the stock theme of universal parts. When items aren't made in this manner, it seems inevitable that you will continually break only one of the parts. Then, over time, you wind up with three from one side and no spares for the other. I'm glad to see that Impact Performance had the foresight to prevent this from being the case.

As for the aluminum version of the TTRS, Impact Performance only offers a natural finish, so you won't get the option of a colored anodized parts from them. Overall I really like a natural finish myself, as it is less prone to showing the scrapes and scratches that occur over time. With an anodized finish, scratches stand out. However the coloring does appeal to many hobbyists, and may be a small disadvantage to those who care for colored parts or are trying to match their existing suspension arms.

In conclusion I can say, without a doubt, that this suspension upgrade represents the top of the industry. I've been very impressed with the quality, fit, and attention to details that Impact Performance has placed into this upgrade. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, whether they are a racer or a basher, that's looking to improve their handling and make shock adjustments much easier to perform.

Durability 10 Fit 10 Looks 9 Quality 10 Value 8

Overall Score 9.4

Rants	Raves

No Anodized Option Aluminum Kit Is On The Expensive Side

Built In 1° of Toe-In Plastic And Aluminum Option Rear Turnbuckles Aree Removed Arms Fit Either Side

Source: Impact Performance Products

Reviewed 10.29.2003