Avante Coming Soon

[Swarm]

[bTW, it it me or all, or most, of those original Avantes on ebay are being ignored. It seems no one wants to buy them, even the near mint conditions ones. Can't blame them, the 2011 is nicer.

Thoughts?

I tried to find the email I recieved from the seller saying that he would sell me an undamaged kit for extra $$ but it was in my "Junk" box (where it belonged ) and has since been deleted.

Yes I pointed that out to the wifey last night crazy really ,I saw one sitting on ebay for $71 a few bidders and a day to go usually it would be silly money, now nobody is touching them with a barge pole,spend a few hundred more and get a nib .

[KalEl63]

I Too have a dilemma on this do I buy the 2000 Avante which I also wanted back in the late 80’s but got the Terra Scorcher as I couldn’t afford the Avante or do I find a Nissan King Cab that I also wanted around the same time….

Would like to see how this would go against my Durga with similar motors etc.

[tamiyoman]

I Too have a dilemma on this do I buy the 2000 Avante which I also wanted back in the late 80’s but got the Terra Scorcher as I couldn’t afford the Avante or do I find a Nissan King Cab that I also wanted around the same time….

Would like to see how this would go against my Durga with similar motors etc.

I also wanted an Avante as a boy and got the Terra scorcher but could not afford it (which was no bad thing as the terra scorcher was a pretty good little club racer), I also wanted the king cab but could not justify spending £125 on one so i bought the Mudblaster instead for £77.

[kyosho1]

Has anyone ordered Avante spare parts together with their Avante orders ?

[KalEl63]

Stella will post to Australia? ( Iknow silly question sorry)

[tamiyoman]

Has anyone ordered Avante spare parts together with their Avante orders ?

Because your going to need them

[pigme1000000]

Anyone got one yet and knows the sorta saving they have made comparied to the British price ?

[tamiyoman]

Ebay price for them seems to be around £284 (captain hobby and rcsausage dog on ebay) plus around £37 shipping (£321 shipped), if your lucky thats what you will pay, if not expect £77 in charges (Total £398).

Uk prices are £449 (plus shipping) it seems, so still savings to be made in the order of £53+shipping cost if you can wait for a week.

[WillyChang]

Stella will post to Australia? ( Iknow silly question sorry)

heck yeah!

if they didn't... i'd have saved a lot of $$$

[SB_Aust]

Stella will post to Australia? ( Iknow silly question sorry)

Yes they do. My orders have arrived in the 2-3 days with EMS postage option.

Avante 2011 As of 28th Jan 2011

RC mart USD$359.90 + postage

Stellamodels USD$400 + postage

jr-rc (with T-shirt) USD$490 +postage

I think RC mart seems tempting, not too worried about the T-shirt

[tamiyoman]

Yes they do. My orders have arrived in the 2-3 days with EMS postage option.

Avante 2011 As of 28th Jan 2011

RC mart USD$359.90 + postage

Stellamodels USD$400 + postage

jr-rc (with T-shirt) USD$490 +postage

I think RC mart seems tempting, not too worried about the T-shirt

As someone else on here said, the T shirt is only likely to be used in the dogs bed or as a cleaning rag as th max size is japanese large (which is about the same as a euro small/medium LMAO), so unless your a tiny fella you aint gonna be wearing it (maybe if ya missus dont object she could wear it to bed LMAO).

RC Mart at £230 seems pretty good to me (almost half UK cost, typical rip off britain!!!!).

How unusual JR_RC is the most expensive

[SB_Aust]

As someone else on here said, the T shirt is only likely to be used in the dogs bed or as a cleaning rag as th max size is japanese large (which is about the same as a euro small/medium LMAO), so unless your a tiny fella you aint gonna be wearing it (maybe if ya missus dont object she could wear it to bed LMAO).

RC Mart at £230 seems pretty good to me (almost half UK cost, typical rip off britain!!!!).

How unusual JR_RC is the most expensive

lol. I think RCmart is a done deal and they have 30+ in stock at the moment..

[MrUnlimited]

Here is mine (arrived yesterday from Singapore):

The box:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/.../avante2011.jpg?

The box opened:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/...d/avantebox.jpg

Chassis build so far:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/...assisavante.jpg

Today I will add the shocks and electronics. Tomorrow it will be finishes with the painting of the bodyparts and driver figure.

[TenzoR]

As someone else on here said, the T shirt is only likely to be used in the dogs bed or as a cleaning rag as th max size is japanese large (which is about the same as a euro small/medium LMAO), so unless your a tiny fella you aint gonna be wearing it (maybe if ya missus dont object she could wear it to bed LMAO).

If it's the same size as the Sand Scorcher T-shirt it will fit fine for most people unless you are truly "big"

[GTodd]

Have any of you followed the build on

http://www.rcracer.com/off-road-electric-a...iya-avante-2011

"They" just finished and the builder say..."It really is staggeringly beautiful". I would have to agree, after 22 years the car is still a show stopper. Its going to be fun to see her on the track again, there really isnt a car more beautiful.

[MrUnlimited]

It is a really nice car to build.

[TenzoR]

It is a really nice car to build.

If you built the original it's almost identitcal (atleast from the pictures). I can probably build it without opening the manual

[SB_Aust]

Have any of you followed the build on

http://www.rcracer.com/off-road-electric-a...iya-avante-2011

"They" just finished and the builder say..."It really is staggeringly beautiful". I would have to agree, after 22 years the car is still a show stopper. Its going to be fun to see her on the track again, there really isnt a car more beautiful.

nice link thanks!

[tamiyoman]

If it's the same size as the Sand Scorcher T-shirt it will fit fine for most people unless you are truly "big"

I have the sand scorcher T shirt (in large) and it was immediately handed to my mate who is a UK "Medium" and it fitted him just fine, im 6'3" and 90kg and it was nowhere near a UK large let alone a UK XL (which i wear comfortably).

[Corpse Thrower]

Just bought the Pargu alloy E2 and E3 bits. Should look good sitting on the shelf.

Now to hit up Willy for dem sticker sheets.....no way am I putting Diablo engineering on the side of my Avante!

[Swarm]

Can't find RC Mart Avante listing .....maybe my eyes are painted on

AU $492.81 +AU $60.34 posted C'mon Jason I am choking on that price !!! ,would be better off buying the kit with the esc included and purchasing the t-shirt seperatly and still save .

Any chance someone could PM me with RC Mart's link to the Avante plz

[djmcnz]

Can't find RC Mart Avante listing .....maybe my eyes are painted on

AU $492.81 +AU $60.34 posted C'mon Jason I am choking on that price !!! ,would be better off buying the kit with the esc included and purchasing the t-shirt seperatly and still save .

Any chance someone could PM me with RC Mart's link to the Avante plz

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tamiya-58...11-p-33197.html

[Swarm]

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tamiya-58...11-p-33197.html

Thankyou kindly good sir !!!

I could almost afford 2 if I sell that kidney that has become redundant

[TenzoR]

I'm debating now to get one now or wait when I head back to Asia (in 2 month) and potentially pick up two ...

[pigme1000000]

(quote) Here is mine (arrived yesterday from Singapore):

The box:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/.../avante2011.jpg?

The box opened:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/...d/avantebox.jpg

Chassis build so far:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af325/...assisavante.jpg

Today I will add the shocks and electronics. Tomorrow it will be finishes with the painting of the bodyparts and driver figure

What tax did you get stung for fella?