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Tamiya Super Hotshot 2012 - 58517
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Released by Tamiya on February 22, 2012, after the original Hotshot was released way back in 1985 (#58047) and again in 2007 (#58391), the Super Hotshot so called re-release, is not exactly the same model as before.
The obvious differences are that the front and rear mono damper system, has been replaced by the more conventional, four upright configuration. An update that improves the cars handling immensely.
The plastic bathtub chassis and gearboxes for the Super Hotshot remain basically the same as the original, with orbital bevel gear differentials and incorporating a dog bone type prop shaft. Four coil springs over oil filled dampers now enable the fully independent double wishbone suspension to do its job perfectly.
Pin spike semi pneumatic tires with gold plated wheels, a re designed body shell to allow for the new damper setup and a full set of steel shielded ball bearings, complete the Super Hotshot upgrade.
A GT-Tuned 540, brushed electric motor and a TEU-104BK ESC are included in the kit. Radio equipment, battery, charger and paint for the body shell must be purchased separately.
To get the best from the Super Hotshot, it needs to be fine tuned to handle jumps under control and has enough grip to hug the corners at high speed, without slipping off the track. Small adjustments can make a Big difference and our simple to understand, step by step procedure, will guide you to the best Set-up for your driving style.
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Tamiya Super Hotshot 2012 #58517 - Chassis
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Tamiya Super Hotshot 2012 #58517
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Buying a Used Tamiya Super Hotshot
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Hints, Tips and Information
Dampers
Dampers, Shock Absorbers, Shocks - call them what you will, they are one of the least understood, but most important tools you have for adjusting the handling characteristics of your RC model.
So how do Dampers work?
Basically what you have is a small amount of silicone oil contained in a sealed cylinder. Through the centre of that cylinder is a metal rod, and on the end of that rod, a piston with a number of small holes in it. Pulling, or pushing the rod in and out of the cylinder, your will notice a certain amount of resistance as the oil is forced through the holes in the piston. |
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How to avoid Radio Interference
1/ The first consideration when installing your Receiver into your Electrically Powered Model is to make sure it is well away from the Negative Battery terminal, and the Motor. The Magnetic field can cause stuttering type interference at times of high current draw (i.e., Fast Acceleration) |
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