Astute 2022 (TD2)

Astute 2022 (TD2)
Item No: 58697

Length: 387mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Truly Awesome!
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.

★Take a look at the Astute 2022 body from another angle, drinking in the honed form with splayed rear, designed by Kota Nezu. 
★Black star dish design wheels are paired with sturdy hex hub nuts and front ribbed tires for superior directionality. 
★At the rear, black star dish wheels are used in combination with square spike tires to give the model plenty of bite.
★Seen from the side, one can appreciate just how lowdown this streamlined buggy gets, with an accent provided by the fenders. 
★The cockpit is a particular highlight, with an aircraft-inspired canopy and a driver figure installed inside for superb realism. 
★Two different wing stay designs (high and low) are included in the kit, to help you tweak the car’s downforce. This image shows low types.
★Front polycarbonate mini-fenders are screw-attached to their upright. Blue sections are taken care of with stickers.
★If you like, side pontoon front sections can be left unpainted to provide a window into the car’s inner workings!

TD2 – Superbly Balanced RWD
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.

★The TD2 layout has the motor installed midships, while the battery pack in a position toward the rear to aid with traction. 
★A hi-torque servo saver comes included as standard, and helps actuate the steering via a three-piece tie-rod setup. 
★Smooth front inboard suspension has suspension arms with a 25-degree skid angle and CVA oil dampers at a similar gradient.
★Upper “I” and lower “H” arms are employed in the front suspension. Turnbuckle shaft upper arms allow swift adjustment of camber. 
★The motor is attached in a transverse position to the rear of the battery pack, providing power to a drivetrain with 3 gears. 
★A ball differential is housed in the sealed gearbox. Steel joint cups secure the durability needed for a demanding off-road drive.
★CVA oil dampers have red springs in keeping with the livery theme of the stylish Astute 2022. 
★The rear suspension setup features a combination of lower “H” arms and upper turnbuckle shafts. 
★Don’t forget to take a look at this informative video on how to assemble the kit-standard ball differential!

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 ★2-channel R/C system w/ESC ★AA batteries for transmitter ★Battery pack & charger