Tamiya 58318 - 1/10 RC 4WD High Performance Mercedes-Benz (TT-01)  [58318]

First released regarding the TB-02 framework, Tamiya now releases the favorite Team Vodafone AMGMercedes in the easy to assemble TT-01 framework. Not only very easy to assemble, the TT-01 has loads of individually available option components allowing you to get the most from the framework.

In regards to the Team Vodafone AMG-Mercedes

Having removed the German DTM Drivers Championship in 2000 and 2001, the 2002 season ended up being reasonably disappointing for Vodafone AMG-Mercedes motorist Bernd Schneider, whom missed from their third consecutive motorists Championship by a mere 6 points. Striving to avenge the 2002 beat, Schneider maintained a narrow lead throughout the majority of the 2003 period, taking a one-point lead over Christijan Albers into the final race of this period. With Albers enduring a puncture regarding the 27th lap, Schneider was able to take out the Championship, providing Schneider his third Drivers Championship in 4 years additionally the Vodafone Mercedes connection their second consecutive Team Championship.

Specs & Features

• Chassis: Plastic bathtub TT-01 design
• Drive: Four wheel shaft drive
• Engine: 540 engine with pre-attached leads
• Vinyl and metal bushings
• Shocks: Friction, plastic human anatomy
• Gearbox: Open, front and back
• Differentials: Planetary gear
• Transmission: Single speed
• Tires: 2.6" (65mm) external diameter, rushing radial type
• Wheels: Eighteen talked, 2" (51mm) exterior diameter, silver
• Speed Control: Mechanical, standard connectors
• Bumpers: Foam front bumper
• Suspension: Fixed non-adjustable
• Camber Tie Rods: Fixed non-adjustable, 3 part(Camber is the way the tires sit vertically)
• Steering Tie Rods: fixed non-adjustable(Caster/Toe-in is how the tires point inwards as viewed from above)
• Steering: bell-crank kind
• Servo Saver: included

Needs:

• Radio: 2-channel with 2 standard servos
• Radio Batteries: 8 AA size
• Battery: 6 flat pack with standard connector
• Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
• Paint: Paint for a lexan human body
• Misc. Items: building and track equipment