Can you resist this price?

[TamiyaD 210]

I can't...

https://www.lindinger.at/en/CARS-BOATS/MODELS/Onroad-Drift-Cars/TAMIYA-XV-02RS-Pro-Chassis-1-10-kit/9796225

This will be my on-road bashing/racer with probably a stock 13.5 T BL motor.

[Kowalski86 4075]

If only "MAP" wasn't a thing for us in the US.

[Kpowell911 2164]

WOW! Is that legit?

[svenb 3911]

Be nice if they ship to the UK 

[svenb 3911]

1 minute ago, Kpowell911 said:

WOW! Is that legit?

I'm not so sure🙄

[TurboRSR 438]

6 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said:

WOW! Is that legit?

Yes It is. 

[TamiyaD 210]

Yes it is! My package is on its way! 

[Pylon80 3421]

4 hours ago, Kowalski86 said:

If only "MAP" wasn't a thing for us in the US.

How does MAP work then? Can 'specials' or 'deals' etc go below? Or is it just a hard limit at all times?

[Kowalski86 4075]

58 minutes ago, Pylon80 said:

How does MAP work then? Can 'specials' or 'deals' etc go below? Or is it just a hard limit at all times?

Nope, it's a hard limit at all times, unless if it's a "scratch and dent" special or a special allowed by a manufacturer. Stores can work around it by offering coupons and such (if the manufacturer allows them), they just can't advertise lower prices.

The idea is supposedly to prevent online stores from competing with LHS's, and to protect each brands "perceived value". But really, it's just a screwy anti-compeition policy that does nothing but hurt the customer.

Tangent incoming:

It's yet another thing that's been pushing me back into art, where things go on sale, and I don't have to order everything online.

[Klausen 1228]

Actually they have a lot of nice Tamiya offers. I have used them a few times, and they have been very reliable.

[Gruntfuggly 570]

I look at that picture and what sticks out like a sore thumb is that Tamiya battery connector. How have Tamiya never come up with a better design? Maybe it's like a trademark these days 

[Kowalski86 4075]

1 hour ago, Gruntfuggly said:

I look at that picture and what sticks out like a sore thumb is that Tamiya battery connector. How have Tamiya never come up with a better design? Maybe it's like a trademark these days 

The Tamiya/Molex connector is easy to setup since it doesn't require soldering, and the patent for is more than likely expired.

I'm not a Molex fan, but I'll take it over weird propietary plugs!

[Dakratfink 1020]

2 hours ago, Gruntfuggly said:

I look at that picture and what sticks out like a sore thumb is that Tamiya battery connector. How have Tamiya never come up with a better design? Maybe it's like a trademark these days 

Couldn’t someone make a molecule ( Tamiya style ) with thicker metals/ different alloys in the pins that would handle closer to the current a T or XT/EC plug handle? Is the limiting factor the inherent design or the metals / Plastics they are made of ? 

[Exvee-Ohwan 105]

I very nearly couldn't resist, but perhaps fortunately for my wallet they have sold out this morning.  I'd have loved one, but I just have no use for it.  There are no classes I can race it in near me and I already have an XV-01 waiting to be built.  Nonetheless, that didn't stop me hovering over the Complete Checkout button thinking 'buy it and figure out what to do with it later, you know you want to...'

[TamiyaD 210]

8 minutes ago, Exvee-Ohwan said:

I very nearly couldn't resist, but perhaps fortunately for my wallet they have sold out this morning.  I'd have loved one, but I just have no use for it.  There are no classes I can race it in near me and I already have an XV-01 waiting to be built.  Nonetheless, that didn't stop me hovering over the Complete Checkout button thinking 'buy it and figure out what to do with it later, you know you want to...'

 Nice post👍.

I am planning to run it as a TC at the 13.5 stock class in the local track. 

I know that I will not be competitive and the car is not a dedicated racing machine but I don t really care 😎! 

[Exvee-Ohwan 105]

1 hour ago, TamiyaD said:

I am planning to run it as a TC at the 13.5 stock class in the local track. 

I reckon you'll have a great time doing it.  I'm very much a beginner, but I've already established that I like a car that is lively and engaging to drive vs shaving every last second from my lap time.