tamiya3speed 463 Posted February 27, 2017 Willy, you seem to have some good knowledge on these. I'm curious if there were ever issues cracking the top deck where the long link for the rear suspension mounts? Obviously that was changed by the time they got to the Egress but I wasn't sure if it was due to durability or something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted February 27, 2017 I can tell you the original i had everything on the front end would break. Granted this was 1990 so i dont remember everything but always the front had issues. I didnt even bash, it became so ridiculous i would only drive it on the street and it would still have issues. I,cant complain i got it for $99 out of rc car action with no technigold motor as a blowout. I soon gave it to a friend for video games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted February 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Rb4276 said: Tamiya usa's facebook page Thanks bud, I didn't even know they had a facebook page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frameskip 63 Posted March 7, 2017 Currently showing as "order pending" at Tower Hobbies with a price of $489.99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 12, 2017 On 24/02/2017 at 10:57 PM, Wandy said: Yep. You get 10% discount for being a paid up member of TC. How do get the discount I can't see a way to do it, I'm a paid up member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted March 13, 2017 16 hours ago, SRB Bloke said: How do get the discount I can't see a way to do it, I'm a paid up member. You need to message them via their contact page and quote your TC username and membership number (the number in the top right hand corner, next to your username, when you are logged on within the TC main page). They will then send you a discount code to use for when you checkout. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks Wandy, Consider my re-release ordered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bindarrian 6 Posted March 17, 2017 Paid for my order at hobby search today, they're showing as in stock (although at a higher price) - now just the wait for delivery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bindarrian 6 Posted March 19, 2017 On 17 March 2017 at 0:44 PM, bindarrian said: Paid for my order at hobby search today, they're showing as in stock (although at a higher price) - now just the wait for delivery! ...and now they're sold out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted March 19, 2017 45 minutes ago, bindarrian said: ...and now they're sold out. Does anyone know if this release again is going to be a short run or is going to be a general release? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bindarrian 6 Posted March 20, 2017 15 hours ago, moffman said: Does anyone know if this release again is going to be a short run or is going to be a general release? Who knows with Tamiya. Initially it was a Limited run for Japan only, but since it's been extended to the rest of the world I presume it's a larger production run. How large is anyone's guess - I didn't acquire one on the previous release so I wasn't going to miss out this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted March 21, 2017 Just before i buy the parts i need ( not that they are expensive parts) I've finished off the re-re avante that i got off eBay (still can't believe what a steal it was) but the cam locks on it don't lock they just flop open i think i know why but I'm not sure i think he's trimmed the locks to much?, The question is can they be fixed or do i just buy new F parts? it's just the cam lock stickers come with the decals and i don't intend buying new decals aswell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted March 22, 2017 15 hours ago, moffman said: Just before i buy the parts i need ( not that they are expensive parts) I've finished off the re-re avante that i got off eBay (still can't believe what a steal it was) but the cam locks on it don't lock they just flop open i think i know why but I'm not sure i think he's trimmed the locks to much?, The question is can they be fixed or do i just buy new F parts? it's just the cam lock stickers come with the decals and i don't intend buying new decals aswell! if you're talking about the little tabs that pivot on the tiny screw... there's a springy finger in the "wheel cap" that resists their flopping. not unknown for the fingers to lose tension, black plastic gets brittle and the wheelnut part cracks too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted March 22, 2017 7 hours ago, WillyChang said: if you're talking about the little tabs that pivot on the tiny screw... there's a springy finger in the "wheel cap" that resists their flopping. not unknown for the fingers to lose tension, black plastic gets brittle and the wheelnut part cracks too Thanks! I'll have a closer look but it probably looks as though the spring has gone on them it's strange how they all have gone so I'm thinking they've been doctored in some way probably by mistake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JNSD1 288 Posted March 28, 2017 Ok so I've pulled the trigger and finally purchased one! Excitement builds... Question for the brains trust, what are people using to power this bad boy from an electronics perspective? Motor ESC Servo Battery Be great to hear what people are using. Pumped to finally have one after alllllllllllllllll these years. (Also went ahead and purchased a Futaba 4PV.... GAH!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trexfan 56 Posted March 28, 2017 It is being re released this year along with the novafox and boomerang 😊😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trexfan 56 Posted March 29, 2017 On Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 0:00 AM, eradinus said: www.rcjaz.com has them you can pay in different currencies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted March 30, 2017 https://www.stellamodels.com.hk/58489-avante-2011-wesc-tamiya-p-5416.html in stock at Stella's, be quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullitt3577 35 Posted March 31, 2017 Stella's shipping to the US was $89 so I just back ordered mine from Omni Models, $465.99 and use $40 off coupon code from their site and free shipping. I waited long enough to finally get an Avante so a couple more weeks isn't going to kill me. . . At least I hope it doesn't? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD RACER 566 Posted March 31, 2017 On 27/02/2017 at 10:31 PM, WillyChang said: which 3 alloy upgrades? I found 6 listed for "Avante" 2001 arm mount 2001 shock towers 2001 chassis & top deck 2011 rod ends e2 e3 2011 steering idlers alloy wing...?! Rod ends in alloy... Is that only to make them look same as the other ends? Otherwise I've never seems them break, not without a ton of other breakage everywhere else too. Same with steering idlers in alloy... plastic works fine, not a common weak spot; it don't look like they've put ballbearings to ride on which would be improvement. Real & only weak spot on Avante is plastic steering knuckles, their ears get knocked off quite easily. YR once made alloy knuckles back when Av2011 got re-re'd but haven't seen many around since; YR was good value. The O-hub it screws too also gets bent in the original potmetal but rere is now billet alloy. Shouldn't need upgrading. Front gearbox shock ears also get knocked off quite common but that's similar risk to most other buggies. And those big black hubcap wheel nuts, they're useless - only good for looks... get knocked twice and they start splitting! Replace them with normal flanged nyloc nuts if you're racing. My Avante 2011 has had very little track time BUT the rear suspension trailing link alloy joint has already Quote I have ran my 2011 Avante very little and mostly to get it race worthy. To my surprise the alloy ball joints from rear trailing link flogged out within that time. Had to buy a bag of them from e bay which cost a small fortune. The RD steering set was a must have to me as well as a heap of other bits to make it drivable lol. Awesome buggy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 463 Posted April 6, 2017 I just received my Yeah Racing front and rear hubs today. Now just need to wait on the buggy!! Any word from US sources? Tower went from early April to order pending recently. I called my LHS and he didn't have any updates as to when he would get my order. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JNSD1 288 Posted April 7, 2017 Guess what turned up today? So excited... So the question remains from before: Question for the brains trust, what are people using to power this bad boy from an electronics perspective? Motor ESC Servo Battery Be great to hear what people are using. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted April 7, 2017 That 4PV looks sexy! Must resist temptation though as I have a 4PLS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JNSD1 288 Posted April 8, 2017 6 hours ago, jupitertwo said: That 4PV looks sexy! Must resist temptation though as I have a 4PLS Yeah I used to have a 4PK and when I tried to get out of the hobby for the third time got rid of it. Then got a cheap Turnigy and couldn't bring myself to use it with this magnificent buggy. After some research pulled the trigger on this, Banzai had an amazing deal on it with a free case and 2 receivers so pulled the trigger. Always been a huge fan of Futaba, and this is no exception. Feels great in the hand and is a beautiful piece of exipment. Would recommend 10/10. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 463 Posted April 12, 2017 Tower went from On Order to Early April to Late May in the last day or so. Hopefully it doesnt go much farther out than that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites