Tamiya 1/10 Hotshot (2007) 4WD Buggy RC Kit

Tamiya 1/10 Hotshot (2007) 4WD Buggy RC Kit

$329.00

Description

Fans around the world have been clamoring for more re-releases of classic Tamiya R/C cars and Tamiya has indeed been listening. The eye-catching Hotshot 4WD buggy, which was originally released in the 1980s and helped popularize the R/C hobby, now makes a return with its timeless body shape matched with updated improvements to let both old and new R/C fans enjoy exciting off-road action.

Features:

Chassis: Monocoque ABS Resin
Drive: Four wheel shaft drive with dogbone type linkage
Motor: Type 540 with aluminum heat sink and connectors
Shocks: Front and rear mono type horizontally mounted
Gearboxes: Sealed
Differentials: Planetary gear
Transmission: Single-speed
Tires: Spike, Front 3 (77mm) diameter, 1.1 (28.5mm) wide
Rear 3 (77mm) diameter, 1.4 (37mm) wide
Wheels: Nylon resin, White in color
Front 1 (25.4mm) wide, 2 (51mm) diameter
Rear 1.3 (33mm) wide, 2 (51mm) diameter
Bumpers: Front plastic
Suspension: Four wheel double wishbone
Camber Tie Rods: Non-adjustable
Steering Tie Rods: Adjustable
Steering: Bell crank type with servo saver

INCLUDES:

Tamiya Hotshot buggy with two shocks, 540 motor, heat sink body, tires, wheels, 13 and 15 tooth pinion gears, spur gear, instructions and decal sheet

REQUIREMENTS:

Radio: 2-Channel with 1 Servo for Steering
Radio Batteries: (8) AA size
ESC
Battery: 6-cell wstandard connector
Charger: ACDC Timed or Peak for 6-cell battery
Paint: Polycarbonate safe spray or brush-on
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 15.3 (390mm)
Width: 9.2 (235mm)
Height: 5.9 (150mm)
Weight: 2.8lbs (1270g) approximately
Gear Ratio: 10.43:1 with 13T pinion gear
8.704:1 with 15T pinion gear
Length: 8.7 (220mm)
Width: 3.7 (95mm) at rear wheels (widest point)
3.1 (80mm) at front wheels (thinnest point)
Height: 2.3 (59mm)

With its aggressive-looking body design and low center of gravity, the Hotshot, Tamiya's first shaft-driven 4WD R/C buggy, made waves when it was introduced in 1985.

The unique 3-piece chassis included such innovative features as front/rear mono-shock oil dampers, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension equipped with stabilizers, and front/rear fully-enclosed gearboxes equipped with thrust ball bearings and differential gears. A wide array of Option Parts were produced especially for modifying the Hotshot, and the machine became something that every youth at that time dreamed of.

Fans have clamored for a re-release of the epoch-making R/C car, and Tamiya now brings back this legend to let fans relive their childhood memories.Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder to assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot.

While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability.

The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type.

Also, with the use of a modern ESC, the original Hotshot's rear aluminum heat sink was no longer necessary.

However, the Hotshot would not look the same without it, so our solution was to install a dummy part to remain faithful to the original look.

Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today's R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed!

Specifications

Brand Tamiya

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