Tamiya 58489 RC Kit: 1/10 4WD Avante (2011 Re-Release)

NOTE: This is a kit and requires assembly. Some parts are sold separately- see list below.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Unassembled 1/10 4WD Avante (2011 Re-Release) kit
– Body decals
– 540-size brushed motor and ESC

REQUIRED ITEMS (SOLD SEPARATELY)
– 2-Channel radio system
– Standard steering servo
– 7.2V NiMH battery pack and suitable charger
– Tools for assembly
– Polycarbonate body paint (Tamiya PS range recommended)

THE LEGEND RETURNS!
1988 saw Tamiya release the dynamic 1/10 RC 4WD racing buggy Avante which featured an innovative design. This machine became a monumental achievement within Tamiya’s rich RC history as it featured a highly sophisticated design combined with a unique form. The Avante which won the hearts of RC fans around the world now comes re-released as the Avante (2011) completed with Tamiya’s full re-release makeover treatment. It now incorporates many improvements and refined parts to meet modern RC requirements. New features of the Avante (2011) include an assortment of carbon fiber parts for improved strength and durability, universal shafts as well as cam-loc wheel caps. In addition, the package comes with the same design, dimensions, and blister-type packing as the original. The ultimate pure racing buggy Avante is back!

HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING 4WD CHASSIS
Shaft-driven 4WD chassis features a longitudinally-placed motor and a new 2mm thick carbon fiber double deck setup which replaces the original FRP decks for increased strength. The FRP rear damper stay has been changed to a 3.5mm thick carbon fiber part to improve rigidity. Just like the original, the 4WD system adopts a front and rear planetary diffs and a center ball diff setup. A total of 23 ball bearings are used to minimize friction loss. In addition, the front and rear gearboxes come with three convenient hatches to allow you to check the gear condition and perform simple maintenance. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features metal threaded shafts with ball-ends to enable fine-tune the suspension. Original die-cast front knuckles are changed to aluminum ones which feature the same shape as the original. Other features of the original, including radius arm protector which absorbs shocks to protect the suspension arms from damage and cam-loc wheel caps that securely hold the wheels in place remain the same. With all these new improvements, you will enjoy hours of fun driving the high performance of Avante (2011) just like the original.

– Longitudinally-Placed Motor Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD
– 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
– 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
– Front and Rear Oil Dampers
– 2mm Thick Carbon Double-Deck Frame

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS
Length: 420mm
Width: 240mm
Height: 140mm
Wheelbase: 260mm

SPECIFICATIONS
Adjustable Gear Ratio: Yes
Bearings: Shielded ball bearings
Body Material: Clear polycarbonate
Body Stickers: Included
Chassis Material: Fiberglass plate
Construction Type: Assembly kit
Differential Type: Gear
Drive Type: 4WD
Tread (L/R): 200mm
Tires (F/R): 38/88mm
LED Light Buckets: No
LED Lights: No
Scale: 1/10
Shock Damper: Oil-filled damper
Gear Ratio: 1:8.33
Minimum Ground Clearance: 40mm
Weight: 1300g
Suspension: Fully Independent double wishbone
Terrain Use: Off-road