Tamiya 1/10 TD-2 Astute 2022 2WD Electric Off Road RC Buggy Kit - 58697

2022 TD-2 Astute

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 tyres.

Tamiya brings yet another off-road buggy to its vast library of high-performance and fun to build R/C kits. This is the Astute 2022, which is based on the new TD2 chassis.

TD-2 chassis at a glance

The new TD2 chassis is based around the TD4 chassis. Just like the TD4 machine, it employs a front inboard suspension layout which offers exceptionally slim, low-profile form. Its front suspension arms have a skid angle of 25 degrees, for amazing ground-hugging and stable performance, plus CVA oil dampers to allow smooth suspension movement. Furthermore, the chassis is based on a one-piece monocoque frame, uses the same ball differential as the ones used on the TD4 chassis, plus full ball bearings are used throughout the driveline. The battery pack is positioned transversely and positioned to the rear. Finally, a midship transverse motor layout with 3 gears connecting it to the drivetrain provide optimum balance and improved performance. Choose between low & high wing stays to adjust downforce depending on the road.

Features

• The distinctive Polycarbonate body is designed by Japanese designer Kota Nezu of znug design.
  
• The new TD2 chassis based around the TD4 chassis employs a front inboard suspension layout which offers exceptionally slim, low-profile form. Also, its front suspension arms have a skid angle of 25 degrees for superlative ground-hugging and stable performance off-road, plus angled CVA oil dampers to allow smooth suspension movement.
• The chassis based on the one-piece monocoque frame uses the same ball differentials as the ones of the TD4 chassis, plus full ball bearings, and features a transverse battery pack positioned to the rear and a midship transverse motor with 3 gears connecting it to the drivetrain for optimum balance and improved performance.
• Ribbed front and rear square spike tires facilitate stability and great grip. The newly designed star dish design front wheels are attached by hex hubs.
• The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system uses CVA oil dampers for superlative performance.
• Choose between high and low type wing stays to adjust the downforce depending on the road surface.
• Comes with a high-torque servo saver.
• Full Ball Bearings
  
• Newly designed star dish design front wheels are attached by hex hubs
  
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system uses CVA oil dampers for supple performance
• Choose between high and low type wing stays to adjust the downforce set up of the buggy
• Driver figure included for extra realism
• This is a 1/10 R/C assembly kit. Length: 387mm, width: 246mm. Wheelbase: 283mm
• No Motor or ESC Included

Specifications

• Adjustable Gear Ratio: Yes
• Bearings: Includes full ball bearings
• Body Material: Polycarbonate
• Body Stickers: Included
• Chassis Material: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
• Chassis Type: TD-2
• Construction Type: Assembly Kit
• Differential Type: Ball Pressure Plate
• Drive Type: 2WD
• Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Sold Separately
• Motor Sold Separately
• Scale: 1/10
• Shock Damper: CVA Oil Filled
• Suspension: Fully Independent Double Wishbone
• Terrain Use: Off-Road
• Length: 387mm (15.2")
• width: 246mm (9.68")
• Wheelbase: 283mm (11.1")

Requires and can be purchased from Techno Hobbies to complete;

• FlySky GT2 2-Channel R/C Radio or similar with receiver ($79)
• 540 Size Motor (From $29)
• 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)
• Low profile 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.