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PeterV
10-09-2005, 06:42 PM
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Press release:
Tamiya’s classic Grasshopper buggy is now available as an Expert Built (XB) version. The high quality 2WD buggy features durable ABS frame, reverse-drive capability and superior handling during both on and off-road racing. Fully finished and painted body comes with R/C unit and transmitter, making this buggy the perfect choice for first time R/C users as well as nostalgic former fans returning to the fold.


About the Model
Fully assembled 2WD off-road buggy Grasshopper, pre-painted with stickers pre-applied.
Solid ABS resin bathtub frame with durable monocoque body.
Features plastic bearings and metal bearings not found in original kit.
Includes fully finished driver figure and newly redesigned display box.
3-piece assembly type wheels for extra realism.
Sealed rear gearbox protects gear differential during off-road running.
Front swing axle independent suspension. Rear rigid suspension w/coil spring.
Extra wide high-grip rear tires and grooved front tires ensure superior control and handling.
Powered by 380 electric motor.
Expec SP R/C unit with TEU-101 electronic speed controller (batteries sold separately).
marinearmeni
10-09-2005, 06:55 PM
The body and tires alone are enough for me to buy this! Tamiya is the master of combining scale realism with functionality. There should be a concourse class with requirements like driver figure, realistic paint, etc. And the course would have to be more scale too, lot's of loam and more realistic bumps and jumps (plus we don't want to go all out with our custom rides, ouch!) I think that would be a lot of fun.
jokesta55
10-09-2005, 07:04 PM
That looks awesome! I saw it on tower hobbies, and i think it was under $100 bucks. i have wanted an older tamiya, and this is perfect! i want to get 2! one to upgrade and one to keep completely stock and keep on the shelf while the upgraded one is running hard on the asphalt! I will definately HAVE to get my paws on one of them!!!
desfjr1300
10-09-2005, 08:47 PM
It's 380 powered. You know what that means.....Mamba city!!!
shadowghost1
10-09-2005, 08:58 PM
I always like this car!
birdy233
10-10-2005, 09:07 AM
It's 380 powered. You know what that means.....Mamba city!!!

Why do some want to put a Mamba in everything?? :confused: First, the gearbox in these cars can't handle it and second they handle like poo!
twisted
10-10-2005, 03:04 PM
tamiya gearboxes can handle some extreme power. i agree it handles like poo butthe drivetrain is far from weak. will it handle juumbo brushless power ? idont know.

i have an origanil grasshopper and it was my 1st rc back in the 80's.
birdy233
10-10-2005, 04:01 PM
Hey, I got an idea!!! How about putting a 502 big block chevy in my Yugo, with a supercharger, and nitrous, and throw on a rocket booster for good measure!! :D
LongRat
10-10-2005, 06:45 PM
I have a Hacker C40-8S in a Hornet. That's a lot of power, no problems for the gearbox. Even runnig on grass.
desfjr1300
10-10-2005, 10:49 PM
Ok Birdy. You stick with your stock motors and have a wonderful time going slow.
Some of us have the need for speed.

Ever hear the phrase "tongue in cheek"?
thedarkness
10-10-2005, 10:52 PM
thats a crime you should at least have to take the 3 hours to put it together
FESTER2004
10-11-2005, 01:52 AM
i love putting the 2gether,thats 1/2 the fun!i cant wait to get 1,i have 1 of those old kits to make it a mini monster truck!