Tamiya Hot Shot (2007) 4WD Build Kit 58391

Tamiya Hot Shot (2007) 4WD Build Kit 58391

An R/C Legend Returns

With its aggressive-looking body design and low center of gravity, the Hotshot, Tamiya’s first shaft-driven 4WD R/C buggy, made waves when it was introduced in 1985. The unique 3-piece chassis included such innovative features as front/rear mono-shock oil dampers, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension equipped with stabilizers, and front/rear fully-enclosed gearboxes equipped with thrust ball bearings and differential gears. A wide array of Option Parts were produced especially for modifying the Hotshot, and the machine became something that every youth at that time dreamed of. Fans have clamored for a re-release of the epoch-making R/C car, and Tamiya now brings back this legend to let fans relive their childhood memories.

An Old Dog with New Tricks

Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder-to-assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot. While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone-type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type. Also, with the use of a modern ESC, the original Hotshot’s rear aluminum heat sink was no longer necessary. However, the Hotshot would not look the same without it, so our solution was to install a dummy part to remain faithful to the original look. Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today’s R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed

• New, more efficient dog bone type front/rear drive shafts and propeller shaft.
• Progressive-type rear suspension features pushrod and connecting plate.
• You can see the dummy aluminum heat sink clearly in this rear view.
• Front/rear mono-shocks feature diaphragm type oil dampers and feature adjustable springs.
• Kit includes metal maintenance stand bars, which can be used together with the battery holder to lift the car.

Specifications

• Length: 390mm
• Width: 235mm
• Height: 150mm
• Weight: 1270g
• Tread: (front, rear) 194mm
• Tire Width/Diameter: (front) 28/82mm (rear) 34/82mm
• Frame: ABS Resin Monocoque
• Drivetrain: Shaft-driven 4WD
• Diff. Gear: 3-bevel
• Steering: 2-piece Tie Rod
• Suspension: 4-wheel Double Wishbone
• Gear Ratio: 8.1:1, 10.04:1
• Motor: Type RS540
• Speed Controller: ESC

Information is current as of July 17, 2007. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Color: Clear