Avante 2001 body set re-release!

[kyosho1]

I agree with Kontemax.

Looking at the new Egress shock tower, the recessed inner walls just below the cross bar might just be able to squeeze the Avante 2001 nose without trimming.

I think the tower was designed with this in mind cos I don"t see the point why they needed the recessed portion in the first place - somewhat ugly

[Tamiya Era]

i am sure, the design of the Damper stay will allow the Avante 2001 nose to enter smoothly

Or the trimming is a MUST then

[mheald]

I'd be surprised if it didn't. Would be a pretty dozy move on Tamiya's behalf it it didn't.

[94eg!]

You cannot flip the new shock tower. The shock mount holes are further apart than the chassis mount holes.

These two pics illustrate possible fitment.

[kontemax]

Can't wait to see my finished Avante 2001!!!

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?id=24&cid=113928&t=04112013004410

This new re-release will allow me to complete the car without touch the original vintage body and sticker sleeping in their box.

Good!

Max

[Tamiya Era]

Wished if it was Vanquish body set instead the Avante 2001.

Or Avante 2013, NOT 2001.

Maybe Tamiya feeling about us and for those who desperately needs this Avante 2001 so they can complete their vintage projects too. .loooool.

[mheald]

This may well have already been said, but a 2001 shock tower 'could' be a bonus part on the early kits I guess. That would actually make good marketing sense too. Make the Egress, pack it with a 2001 shock tower and then sell the £40+ bodyset on as an extra. I'm guessing a pretty high percentage of Egress buyers would stump up for that. I certainly would.

Unlesssssss...maybe Tamiya are planning a 2001 full re-re early in the new year? They'd only need to downgrade the material quality of the chassis, shocks and differentials to do so. I'd SOOOO buy a re-re 2001 if they went the whole hog and made it. The 2001 is so unloved in this hobby and its a blissfully brilliant little buggy. Its actually my personal fave for pure driving fun.

Oh Tamiya, how you love to leave us with so many questions.

[Tamiya Era]

Or why they have to make an Avant 2001 shock tower?

The have it in the front Hi cap set. So either they include this as a bonus parts then we have to trim the nose of the body or use the same egress's one.

[mheald]

Or why they have to make an Avant 2001 shock tower?

The have it in the front Hi cap set. So either they include this as a bonus parts then we have to trim the nose of the body or use the same egress's one.

Is it the same as the 2001 shock tower? I thought it was different? It would certainly fit the 2001 shell that's for sure, but I'm sure its different to the stock 2001 front shock tower. The one in the hi-cap set is the one that is 'H' shaped right? And the one on the 2001 is 'U' shaped...I think.

[Tamiya Era]

It is not as Avante2001 ddamper stay.

It is the same as the one in vintage front hi cap dampers.

Where the instruction says to trimm the nose.

[Wandy]

Is it the same as the 2001 shock tower? I thought it was different? It would certainly fit the 2001 shell that's for sure, but I'm sure its different to the stock 2001 front shock tower. The one in the hi-cap set is the one that is 'H' shaped right? And the one on the 2001 is 'U' shaped...I think.

It's completely different.

If they are re-releasing the body parts set then I don't see the actual kit coming for good while, if at all. They will probably use the amount of sales of the body parts sets (which will no doubt be a limited edition item) to gauge whether a full kit re-release is worth doing.

Perhaps this is why they reissued the Egress Hi-Caps, wheels & tyres first too. If the 2001 bodies sell out fast then maybe a kit might arrive in around 18 months time.

[Tamiya Era]

Now it is offical at Tamiya usa for $63

And thr title said: for Egress Chassis:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-parts-70/body-set-buggies-71150/rc-body-set-avante-2001-84372

:-)

[Percymon]

Limited release number ?? 84372

[matman]

Will have to get them as soon as they come out , b4 there all gone .

Stella is going to be the place woohoo ..

[Wandy]

Now it is offical at Tamiya usa for $63

And thr title said: for Egress Chassis:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-parts-70/body-set-buggies-71150/rc-body-set-avante-2001-84372

:-)

Their MSRP for the Lancia 037 bodyset is $60.00, yet it's street price is $32.00.

The 2001 bodyset will be available for pretty much the same price as the 037.

[mheald]

$32 is a sweeeeeeeeeet price. I cant believe how cheap bodysets are at times from Stella and the likes. I'll be re-bodying all 4 of my 2001's with these puppies.

[Wandy]

$32 is a sweeeeeeeeeet price. I cant believe how cheap bodysets are at times from Stella and the likes. I'll be re-bodying all 4 of my 2001's with these puppies.

Yep. With postage they generally work out at about the £30 mark. Not bad at all.

[Tamiya Era]

[kontemax]

When?

Max

[Tamiya Era]

When?

Max

One day....

[matman]

$32 is a sweeeeeeeeeet price. I cant believe how cheap bodysets are at times from Stella and the likes. I'll be re-bodying all 4 of my 2001's with these puppies.

I look at it this way , if stella can sell it at that rate & making money , HOW much are the other shops making ?.

There must be a very big markup .

So you getting the 6 , like you wanted ?. ....

[kontemax]

Tomorrow???

Max

One day....

[ruebiracer]

Tomorrow???

Max

Feels like next year! But great news!

[Tamiya Era]

Well...mmmmmm

I dont know were they will go different with the decal ? Which decal they will change?

[mheald]

Well...mmmmmm

I dont know were they will go different with the decal ? Which decal they will change?

I have no real knowledge of re-re bodysets, I've never bought one before. Do they tend to make changes to the bodysets or just the kits?