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Tamiya 1/10 Grasshopper Electric RC Car Kit w/o ESC - 58346A

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Original price $169.00
Current price $159.00

Tamiya 1/10 Grasshopper Electric RC Car Kit w/o ESC 

TAMIYA 1/10 THE GRASSHOPPER RC CAR KIT (NO ESC)

Based on 1-seater buggies seen tearing-up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 80's, the Grasshopper first made its appearance in R/C stores in 1984. Boasting easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper proved an instant hit as the perfect entry level R/C kit. Also, compatible with a whole range of option parts such as 540 motor and ball bearings, the Grasshopper was an entry level car that could keep up with the owners driving experience.

The perfect combination of simple assembly and tough exterior is what made the Grasshopper so special. Durable plastic body is fastened to bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that can absorb any type of rough handling.

Off-road tracks can be tackled with ease thanks to coil spring dampers, and independent swing axle front and rigid axle rear suspension. Diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps out the dirt and stones for smooth driving and cornering. Paddle style rear tires and grooved front tires combine with 3-piece assembly type wheels for excellent grip performance on dirt tracks. Half-body driver figure adds that finishing touch to a fun off-road R/C car.

Specifications
  • Length: 389mm, width: 223mm, height: 135mm, weight: 830g
  • 380 type motor (chassis compatible with 540 type motor - sold separately)
  • Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive
  • Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension, friction dampers
  • Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running
  • 3-piece assembly wheel, straight ribbed racing front tires, paddle rear tires ★Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)

Requires and can be purchased from Techno Hobbies to complete;

  • FlySky GT2 2-Channel R/C Radio or similar with receiver ($79)
  • Brushed Waterproof 60A ESC with Tamiya plug - Hobby Wing HAWPWP1060, Quicrun 30120201 WP60 ($59) or Surpass 79794 ($50) 
  • NiMh Battery ($35) or Lipo 7.2V Battery (from $59)
  • Suitable Charger NiMh $39 or LiPo balance charger (from $35)
  • Steering Servo - Metal geared minimum 9-25Kg (from $45)
  • AA batteries for the transmitter
  • Poly-carbonate Tamiya spray paint for body shell ($13.95)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________Please Note: This body shell comes completely UNPAINTED and may or may not require body post holes to be drilled. Only use a polycarbonate style paint such as Tamiya PS series to finish these bodies as standard paints will not adhere and/or cause damage to the body shells surface. 

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