amiya 1/10 Astute 2022 TD2 (No ESC) R/C Kit – T58697
**Please Note: This item is in kit form and requires building – Image shows painted and assembled kit**
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.
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.
A ball differential is housed in the sealed gearbox. Steel joint cups secure the durability needed for a demanding off-road drive.
Specifications:
- Length: 387mm, width: 246mm, height: 125mm (with low wing stays employed)
- Wheelbase: 284mm
- Tread: 215mm (front), 205mm (rear)
- Plastic bathtub frame
- Rear-wheel drive
- Ball differential
- 3-piece steering tie-rod
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
- Tire width/diameter: 27/79mm (front), 41/82mm (rear)
- CVA oil dampers
- Gear Ratio = 10.71:1
- Full ball bearings
- Type 540 motor and Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) are sold separately
Separately Required Items:
- Type 540 motor
- 2ch Radio and Receiver
- ESC
- Servo
- R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
- Battery pack & charger