Tamiya Dark Impact

This 1/10 scale 4WD buggy is specially designed to excel in off-road buggy racing. It features a mid-rear mounted motor and longitundinally mounted battery for optimum balance for jumping. Battery is inserted through the bottom of the chassis, eliminating need to remove body, which makes routine maintenance easy and quick. High performance shaft drive 4WD combines with suspension system featuring extra long suspension arms for improved stability and off-road handling.

About the Model

High performance 1/10 4WD buggy chassis designed for off-road racing
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension features CVA oil dampers and extra long suspension arms for improved stability and handling
Includes sealed diff gearbox indispensable for off-road running
Features full ball bearings
Electronic Speed Controller (Not Included)
Includes 540 type motor
Newly designed off-road tires and wheels featured larger diameter and width, and new tread pattern designed for excellent running and control on hard dirt tracks
Tires: High Density Spike Tires K (4WD/Front, 62/25), High Density Spike Tires K (Rear, 62/35)
Wheels: Large Dish Wheels (4WD/Front, 62/25), Large Dish Wheels (Rear 62/35)
2.94 internal gear ratio.

Chassis: DF-03 monocoque, .078" (2mm) thick, battery installs through bottom of chassis
Drive: 4-wheel shaft drive
Motor: 540 size
Ball Bearings: Full set included
Gearboxes: Sealed
Transmission: Single speed
Differentials: Ball pressure plate
Shocks: Oil-filled CVA
Suspension: Four wheel independent double wishbone with extra long
arms for improved stability and handling
Body: Polycarbonate buggy body and wing
Wheels: Large dish, white in color
Tires: Type K dual block with high-density spike pattern for
outstanding grip, 3.25" (82mm) diameter, front tire width 1.4"
(37mm), rear tire width 1.9" (48mm)
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: Bellcrank type

INCLUDES

Tamiya Dark Impact Buggy kit with oil-filled shocks, 540 motor,
body and wing, tires, foam inserts, White wheels, decals, 26 tooth
pinion gear, 78 tooth spur gear and illustrated instruction manual

REQUIREMENTS

Radio: 2-Channel with one standard servo
Transmitter Batteries: 8 AA size required
Speed Control: For brushed motors
Battery: 6-cell stick pack with standard connector
Charger: AC/DC Timed or Peak for 6-cell battery
Paint: spray or brush-on of modeler's choice
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

Vehicle;
Length: 15.2 (387mm)
Width: 9.8" (250mm)
Height: 5.7" (145mm)
Body;
Length: 10.3" (262mm)
Width: 5.3" (134mm)
Height: 2.2" (56mm)"