58643 Tamiya RC The Grasshopper II (2017) 58643
Stock code 58643Brand Tamiya
Discontinued - Please call for alternative.
RRP £99.99 £84.99EachThe Grasshopper II is one of Tamiya's iconic radio control car kits from the late 1980's. It was an enhanced follow up release to the original Grasshopper kit. This re-release (2017) kit features a number of updates while keeping largely faithful to the original model. Its streamlined construction process makes this kit perfect for less experienced users and R/C veterans alike, while separately sold option parts can be used to enhance the model.
| Type | Detail |
| Scale | 1/10 |
| Construction type | Assembly kit |
| Terrain use | Off-Road |
| Drive-train | 2WD |
| Drive type | Gearbox |
| Drive line | Solid axle |
| Differential type | Gear |
| Suspension | Independent front/solid axle rear |
| Steering mechanism | Direct servo |
| Shock damper | Friction damper |
| Shock damper material | Plastic |
| Tire type | Rubber |
| Tire tread | Grooved front/pin spike rear |
| Body material | ABS Plastic |
| Chassis material | Plastic |
| Electronic Speed Control (ESC) | Included |
| ESC model | TBLE-02S |
| LED Light buckets | No |
| LED lights | No |
| Motor | 380-brushed type |
| Bearings | Plastic bushing |
| Adjustable camber | Fixed |
| Adjustable toe angles | Front only |
| Adjustable ground clearance | Fixed |
| Adjustable gear ratio | Fixed |
| Adjustable wheelbase | Fixed |
| Adjustable track width | Fixed |
| Adjustable shock angle | Fixed |
| Special feature 1 | Length: 400mm, width: 221mm, height: 139mm |
| Special feature 2 | The Grasshopper II body is molded in durable polystyrene resin, and has a driver figure for attachment. |
| Special feature 3 | Features a rugged ABS resin bathtub chassis. |
| Special feature 4 | Front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension setups are actuated by coil-sprung friction dampers. |
| Special feature 5 | Fully enclosed rear gearbox contains a differential gear to aid smooth cornering. |
| Special feature 6 | Front ribbed tires give great straight-ahead grip, and rear spike tires provide powerful drive. They are matched with 8-spoke one-piece lightweight wheels. |
| Special feature 7 | Compatible with tune-up parts such as standard Type 540 motors (requires nine 1150 ball bearings & one 850 ball bearing) and CVA mini oil dampers. |
| Special feature 8 | Includes Tamiya TBLE-02 S ESC (May be used for brushed and brushless motor applications) |
| Requires A | 2-channel radio gear |
| Requires B | 7.2 battery & charger |
| Requires C | TS plastic model paint |
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