Tamiya 58696 Super Avante (TD4)

The Tamiya Super Avante TD4 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit is a high performance chassis with classic Tamiya styling. The body comes in the form of a re-imagined Avante and shares the iconic moniker, Being Nuts is Neat! The stylish body was designed by Kota Nezu, who has contributed to a number of popular Tamiya products. To complete the exterior look, star dish wheels are paired with square spike tires giving it the iconic Tamiya look.
A Super New Face
This R/C model assembly kit creates the Super Avante, a 4WD off-road buggy that is bestowed with Tamiya's legendary Avante name. It features an exceptionally low profile design enabled in part by its front inboard suspension, with a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain powered by a midship motor and employing front/rear ball differentials plus full ball bearings. Its futuristic body design is the work of Kota Nezu at znug design, and features numerous clear sections that just add to the Super Avante's distinctly modern mood, as do the cockpit-rear buttress and the four mini fenders.
TD-4 Chassis:
The TD4 is a shaft-driven 4WD buggy chassis which uses inboard front suspension for slim, low-profile form. It features an inline battery pack position in the center with a mid-transverse motor for optimum balance and performance. The drivetrain uses full bearings with sealed front/rear gearboxes use ball differentials. Two link rods and crank arm transmit movement of the left-side servo to the three-piece steering arm setup. 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension utilizes CVA oil dampers. Turnbuckle shaft upper arms facilitate camber angle adjustment.
Key Features:
High performance chassis with classic styling
Re-imagined Avante body with iconic moniker
Friction dampeners
Shaft-driven 4WD chassis based on a one-piece monocoque frame
Inboard suspension layout for a slimmer front end
Turnbuckles for precise camber adjustments
What's In The Box?
1/10 Tamiya Super Avante TD4 4WD Electric Buggy Kitset
Polycarbonate Body Shell
Decal Sheet
Instruction Manual
Required for Operation (Not Included)
(1) 2-Channel Radio and Receiver
(1) Steering Servo
(1) ESC
(1) 540-Size Motor
(1) 7.2-7.4V Battery
Compatible Charger
Tamiya PS Paint
Misc. Building Tools
Take a separate look at the pioneering, futuristic design (the work of Kota Nezu at znug design) from the rear of the model, too!
This is a close-up on the driver figure included in the kit, who is ready to take the wheel and give your buggy a realistic look.
A further glance inside the cockpit shows stickers for display elements. Clear parts are used in three other locations across the car
All four wheels have an individual mini-fender; they are both practical (helping to block flying debris) and provide a unique design element
Buttresses are a trendy aerodynamic item at present, and the Super Avante is endowed with its own polycarbonate design, a separate part
Seen from the side, one can appreciate just how lowdown this streamlined buggy gets, with an accent provided by the fenders.
The shaft-driven 4WD chassis makes a major contribution to the model's low profile, and is a highly slimline deisgn to boot.
Take a closer look at the front double-wishbone setup with lower "H" arms, and turnbuckle upper arms that allow easy camber tweaks.
Both front and rear gearboxes are sealed, and contain one of these - a ball differential. Steel joints contribute to the model's durability.
Access to the battery pack is provided by the front suspension, which springs up dynamically.
Technical Specifications:
Length: 387mm
Width: 246mm
Height: 117mm (with low wing stays employed)
Wheelbase: 283mm
Tread: 214mm (front), 205mm (rear)
Plastic bathtub frame
Shaft-driven 4WD
Front & rear ball differentials
3-piece steering tie-rod
4- wheel double wishbone suspension
Tire width/diameter: 32/82mm (front), 41/82mm (rear)
CVA oil dampers
Gear Ratio = 10.71:1
Type 540 motor