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Tamiya The Hornet RWD Kit
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Tamiya The Hornet RWD Kit

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Manufacturer Stock#
58336

Stock Number
LXJSW5
Retail Price
185.00
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

     Relive the days of 32 pitch gears, 1.4" diameter 3-piece wheels and
           kits you had to build yourself with the re-release of the
                  Tamiya classic The Hornet RWD Off-Road Racer.

FEATURES: Chassis: Monocoque plastic tub style chassis Drive: Rear wheel drive Body: Clear Lexan with clear Lexan wing Speed Control: Tamiya TEU-101BK forward and reverse Electronic Speed Control (for specs see TAMM3194) Motor: Mabuchi RS540SH (bushing/sealed endbell) Plastic bushings Shocks: Coil-over friction in front and aluminum body oil-filled in the rear Gearbox: Sealed rear gearbox Differentials: bevel gear Transmission: single speed Tires: 1.4" spiked on the rear and 1.4" ribbed on the front Wheels: 5-spoke, 3-piece White plastic wheels Bumpers: Large Black plastic rail type front bumper Suspension: Independent front A-arm and rear rolling rigid axle Camber Tie Rods: fixed non-adjustable Steering Tie Rods: adjustable Steering: Two steering rods attach to the servo saver and knuckle arm Servo Saver: included

INCLUDES: Hornet rolling chassis with rear oil-filled shocks, 540 motor, Electronic Speed Control, clear body, tires, 3-piece wheels, 19 tooth 32 pitch pinion gear, 50 tooth counter gear, decal sheet and building instructions. _ REQUIRES: Radio: 2-Channel with 1 steering servo Radio Batteries: (8) AA size Receiver with BEC Battery: 6-cell stick pack w/standard connector (7-cell won't fit) Charger: AC/DC Timed or Peak for 6-cell battery Paint: Required for the body (Black paint to duplicate box art) Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

SPECS: VEHICLE- Length: 15.74" (400mm) Width: 9.05" (230mm) Height: 5.90" (150mm) Weight: 1.92lbs (874g)(approx.) Tires- Front: 1.4" ID - 2.85" OD - .80" wide Rear: 1.4" ID - 3.75" OD - 1.75" wide BODY- Length: 13" (330mm) Width: 5.5" (139mm) at rear wheels (widest point) 2.25" (57mm) behind from wheels (thinnest point) Height: 3" (76mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use: Qty. Size Location Bearing Set Qty. (1) 5 x 8mm counter gear (use 1 DTXC1523) (13) 5 x 11mm everywhere on the model (use 7 DTXC1547)

Body pictured on the box is painted Black kpm02/10/2005 ir/jxs updated jpg 6/27/07

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Web Site: http://www.tamiya.com/
Phone: 800-826-4922
 
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36 DISCOVERY WAY SUITE 200
IRVINE, CA 92618  

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THE CLASSIC TAMIYA HORNET RETURNS! FEATURES PLASTIC TUB CHASSIS, REAR WHEEL DRIVE, 3-PIECE WHITE WHEELS, REAR SPIKE AND FRONT RIBBED TIRES, FRONT FRICTION AND REAR OIL-FILLED SHOCKS, ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL, DECALS AND INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRES 2-CHANNEL RADIO WITH 1 SERVO, 6-CELL BATTERY, CHARGER, 8 AA BATTERIES, PAINT FOR THE BODY AND MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING EQUIPMENT.

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