New RWD Buggy Kit from Tamiya
Truly Awesome!
This 2WD R/C off-road assembly kit buggy inherits its name from the 1980s Tamiya R/C rear-wheel drive model “Astute.” The low-profile, sleek body is designed by Kota Nezu of znug design. The model features a driver figure in the cockpit and individual front/rear small fenders.
Two types (high/low) of wing stays are included to adjust downforce. Based on a monocoque frame chassis with midship motor and battery pack position toward the rear, the Astute 2022 utilizes front ribbed and rear square spike tires.
- Pioneering, futuristic design is the work of Kota Nezu at znug design
- All four wheels have an individual mini-fender; they are both practical (helping to block flying debris) and provide a unique design element
- Black star dish design wheels are paired with sturdy hex hub nuts and front ribbed tires for superior directionality.
- The cockpit is a particular highlight, with an aircraft-inspired canopy and a driver figure installed inside for superb realism.
- The TD2 layout has the motor installed midships, while the battery pack in a position toward the rear to aid with traction.
- A hi-torque servo saver comes included as standard, and helps actuate the steering via a three-piece tie-rod setup.
- Smooth front inboard suspension has suspension arms with a 25-degree skid angle and CVA oil dampers at a similar gradient
- A ball differential is housed in the sealed gearbox. Steel joint cups secure the durability needed for a demanding off-road drive.
TD2 – Superbly Balanced RWD
The TD2 is a rear-wheel drive buggy chassis which employs front inboard suspension for slim, low-profile form, and a monocoque frame with optimum R/C equipment layout. It features a midship transverse motor and transverse battery pack positioned to the rear. The sealed gearbox has a built-in ball differential to limit slip and 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension utilizes CVA oil dampers.
Turnbuckle shafts for use as upper arms facilitate camber angle adjustment. Front suspension has a skid angle of 25 degrees and angled dampers for smooth performance. Ribbed front and rear square spike tires facilitate stability and great grip. Front wheels are attached by hex hubs.
Specifications:
- Length: 387mm
- Width: 246mm
- Height: 125mm
- Wheelbase: 284mm
- Tread: 215mm (Front), 205mm (Rear)
- Tire width/diameter: 27/79mm (front), 41/82mm (rear)
- Bathtub-type Frame
- RWD with Ball Differentials
- 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
- 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
- CVA oil dampers
- Gear Ratio = 10.71:1
Required Items:
- Electronic Speed Control for brushed motors (Find ESC here)
- 2-Channel radio with receiver (Find Radios here)
- Steering servo: Halko Turner 1.0 WP (More Servos here)
- 7.2volt battery pack: Nimh pack with Tamiya connector
- Compatible charger ( Find Chargers here)
- Tools
- Paint for the body
