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            This is the 1/8 scale glow powered, radio controlled,
            Tamiya competition level TRF801X Off-Road Buggy Kit.

FEATURES: Chassis: A7075 hard anodized Duralumin 0.12" (3mm) thick, plastic chassis side guards, carbon fiber servo plate and upper decks Drive: Four wheel universal shaft drive Fuel Tank: 4.2oz (125cc) Engine Mount: Angled 15° for better lateral weight distribution Clutch: Three shoe aluminum with 14 tooth steel clutch bell Transmission: Single speed Ball Bearings: Full set included Shocks: 15mm large volume, aluminum bodied Shock Towers: Machined aluminum 0.20" (5mm) thick Radio Box: Sealed, two receiver battery locations to adjust weight distribution Gearboxes: Sealed front and rear Differentials: Sealed bevel gear Brakes: Dual 1.2" (32mm) diameter shoes with turnbuckle linkage system Body: Low profile clear polycarbonate with high down force wing molded in white Suspension: Locknut captured suspension hinge pins, front and rear stabilizers Caster: Adjustable front and rear, 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: Machined aluminum steering knuckles with servo saver

INCLUDES: Tamiya TRF801X Off-Road Buggy Kit, clear body, wing, shocks, fuel tank, air filter, decals and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 2-Channel with 1 high-torque servo for steering & standard servo for throttle Radio Batteries: Eight AA size Receiver Battery: 6.0V Engine: .21 - .28cu in (3.4 - 4.6cc) Exhaust: Manifold and tuned pipe Glow Starter: 1.2 volt Starter Box: 1/8 scale Tires: 1/8 scale buggy type Wheels: 1/8 scale dish type with 17mm hex Paint: Polycarbonate safe spray or brush-on Misc. Items: Fuel bottle, building and track equipment Fuel: 2-cycle glow fuel with 10%-15% 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: 19.5" (495mm) Width: 11.8" (300mm) Wheel Hubs: 17mm hex Wheelbase: 12.8 - 13.1" (326-332mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear Specs such as tread, track and ground clearance not provided by manufacturer Gear Ratio: 11.34:1

Body- Length: 14.6" (372mm) Width: 7.6" (194mm) Height: 3.7" (94mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use: Qty. Size Location Qty Bearing Set 4 8x16mm Front Hubs 2 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Rear Hubs 2 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Center Diff 2 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Rear Diff 2 DTXC1585 4 10x6mm Steering Linkage 2 DTXC1561 2 5x10mm Clutch Bell 1 DTXC1535

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
This is the 1/8 scale glow powered Tamiya TRF801XT Off-Road Buggy Kit. FEATURES: A7075 duralumin chassis, large volume aluminum shocks, carbon fiber servo plate & upper decks, turnbuckle brake linkage, clear body, air filter REQUIRES: .21-.28cu in (3.4-4.6cc) engine, starter box, fuel, 2-ch radio w/high torque steering servo, tires, wheels, building & track equip.

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