Metal weights mounted so they can move freely, soaking up the shock of landings and impacts so the car bounces and flips less. Where and how many you fit changes landing stability, at the cost of added weight.
For how each kind of part is used and tuned, see Tamiya Hong Kong's Mini 4WD setting guide (in Chinese).
14 parts
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