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Tamiya Hotshot 4WD 1/10 Buggy assembly kit

Overview

Overview

The eye-catching Tamiya Hotshot 4WD buggy, which was originally released in the 1980's and helped popularize the R/C hobby, now makes a return with its timeless body shape and matched with updated improvements to let both old and new R/C fans enjoy exciting off-road action.

Includes:

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

Requires:

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

features

Chassis: Monocoque ABS Resin
Drive: Four wheel shaft drive with dogbone type linkage
Motor: Type 540 with aluminum heat sink and connectors
Electronic Speed Control: Tamiya TEU-104BK w/reverse
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

Specs

Vehicle
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
Body
Length: 8.7" (220mm)
Width: 3.7" (95mm) at rear wheels (widest point)
Width: 3.1" (80mm) at front wheels (thinnest point)
Height: 2.3" (59mm)

Specs

Product Specifications

Part Number	TAM58391
Scale	1/10
Drivetrain	4WD
Kit Type	Unassembled Kit
Length	8.7" (220mm)
Width	3.1" (80mm) at front wheels (thinnest point)
Height	2.3" (59mm)
Weight	2.8lbs (1270g) approximately
Gear Ratio	10.43:1 with 13T pinion gear, 8.704:1 with 15T pinion gear

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