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Robitronic 1/8 Nitro Mantis TXS Truggy RTR
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Manufacturer Stock#
R39074

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LXWGH0
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695.00
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

     This is the 1/8 scale glow powered, radio controlled, ready-to-run
                    Robitronic Mantis TXS Off-Road Truggy.

FEATURES: Chassis: Aluminum 0.12" (3mm) thick anodized red in color, with front and rear composite braces Drive: Four wheel shaft drive Engine: Axial .28 cu in (4.6cc) Spec 1s with pull starter, SG (pilot) crankshaft glow plug, slide valve carburetor, two stage foam air filter, fuel filter Exhaust: Aluminum tuned pipe w/header, black in color Fuel Tank: 5.1oz (150cc) with flip top cap Radio: 2-channel 27MHz AM with dual rate steering, steering and throttle trim and reverse, high torque laydown steering servo, charging jack on transmitter Clutch: 3-shoe, 13 steel tooth clutch bell Transmission: Single-speed Ball Bearings: Full set, rubber sealed Shocks: Four oil-filled, with coil-over spring, hard anodized aluminum bodied 3.5mm shafts and 14mm pistons, aluminum 0.16" (4mm) thick shock towers Main Gear: 52 tooth Gearboxes: Sealed Differentials: Bevel gear, floating front and rear diffs, ultra low design for lower center of gravity Brakes: Dual disk Tires: Axial Terra-izer block pattern tread, width 2.9" (75mm), outside diameter 5.8" (147mm), inside diameter 3.1" (80mm) Wheels: Black dish style 2.2" (56mm) wide, 3.5" (88mm) diameter, 17mm hex Body: Painted and trimmed Axial Mantis truggy style with molded composite wing, color scheme is white and red with gray and black trim Bumpers: Front and rear composite, black in color Suspension: Adjustable, with rubber dampened hinge pin pivot points front and rear anti-sway bars Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle Steering: Bushing supported bell-crank with servo saver Warranty Period: Two year limited

INCLUDES: 1/8 scale Robitronic Mantis TXS Truggy, Axial .28 Spec 1s engine glow plug, painted body, tires, foam inserts, wheels, 13 tooth clutch bell, 52 tooth spur gear, instructions, decal sheet, 17oz (500cc) fueler bottle, C-size glow starter, 2-ch pistol grip radio with high torque steering servo, wrench, fuel filter, wall charger, two extra clutch bells, extra shock spacers and servo arms

REQUIRES: 12 AA Batteries: 8 for transmitter, 4 for receiver C-size Battery: For glow starter Misc. Items: Tools and building equipment Fuel: 2-cycle glow fuel with 20%-30% nitromethane, 16% lubricant- Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O'Donnell for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech lubricants provide exceptional cooling and protection.

SPECS: Vehicle- Length: 21.6" (550mm) Width: 16.3" (415mm) Height: 7.5" (190mm) Weight: 8.7 lbs (3935g) approx. Wheelbase: 14.2 - 14.5" (362 - 368mm) adjustable Front Tread: 13.4" (341mm) Rear Tread: 14.2" (360mm) wheels on-center side-to-side Front Track: 16" (406mm) Rear Track: 16.7" (425mm) outer edges of wheels Ground Clearance: 1.6" (42mm) Tires: Width 2.9" (75mm), Outside Diameter 5.8" (147mm), Inside Diameter 3.1" (80mm) Body- Length: 17" (432mm) Width: 8.2" (208mm) in front of rear wheels (widest point) 6.1" (155mm) in front of front wheels (thinnest point) Height: 4.2" (106mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use: Qty. Size Location Qty. Bearing Set 2 8x16mm Fr Diff 1 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Rear Diff 1 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Center Diff 1 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Front Gearbox 1 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Front Hubs 2 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Rear Gearbox 1 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Rear Hubs 2 DTXC1585 2 5x10mm Clutch Bell 1 DTXC1535

It is not possible to request a specific radio channel when ordering because they are supplied by the manufacturer at random.

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Phone: 949-705-6668
 
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385 S LEMON AVE #E 238
WALNUT, CA 91789  

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
This is the 1/8 scale nitro powered RTR Robitronic Mantis TXS off-road Truggy. FEATURES: Sealed bearings, floating bevel gear diffs, pull start engine w/ slide valve carb, air & fuel filters, oil filled anodized shocks, sealed center gearbox & receiver box, F&R anti-sway bars, full set U-joints REQUIRES: 12 AA batteries, C battery, 20-30% car fuel, tools

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