The Tamiya Super Avante #58696 Information and Pictures

[BloodClod]

25 minutes ago, Howards said:

As far as I've heard, the DB02 handled poorly so no loss there! 

What's missing though? 

Oops. I meant the DB01. Will edit my post.

[joeling]

Made some progress on mine.

Seems like battery wire routing is going to be an issue

[joeling]

Tight spaces. Luckily everything fits under the body. The roll bar and head will fit. However, I think I will not be able to install the driver body

 

Waiting for paint to arrive from the Eastern States to sunny WA. Also another batch of upgrades including the antiroll bars on the way from HK.

 

[Darby Bash]

On 12/5/2021 at 4:08 AM, Cynan said:

 

Just got this wrapped up.  Took me a while to get the electronics planned out, not a whole lot of room in there.  Turned out good though, body just barely clears.  Went with box art for paint, had a few bits of overspray due to some careless masking but otherwise happy with results.  Box art seems to be very polarizing- I like it though, reminds me of Subi rally livery.

Overall a fun build, if a bit finicky at times.  This was my first build in nearly two decades!

[DaveBuildsRC]

The slipper clutch takes 48p 16-30 pinions. i am thinking 8.5-10.5 brushless and 20 or 22 pinion. what pinion size will you all be using with the slipper clutch? 

[Cynan]

I’ve popped in a 16T pinion with a 5.5T motor. Thought I’d start low and work my way up.

[rwordenjr]

5 hours ago, Darby Bash said:

Just got this wrapped up.  Took me a while to get the electronics planned out, not a whole lot of room in there.  Turned out good though, body just barely clears.  Went with box art for paint, had a few bits of overspray due to some careless masking but otherwise happy with results.  Box art seems to be very polarizing- I like it though, reminds me of Subi rally livery.

Overall a fun build, if a bit finicky at times.  This was my first build in nearly two decades!

do you  have to install those 2 exhaust pipes or can you skip them? not sure if it holds something else together 

[joeling]

8 hours ago, DaveBuildsRC said:

The slipper clutch takes 48p 16-30 pinions. i am thinking 8.5-10.5 brushless and 20 or 22 pinion. what pinion size will you all be using with the slipper clutch? 

I am using a 30T / 79T slipper spur for a theoretical top speed of 53km/h on a 10.5T Tamiya motor. In my mind, any modern buggy should be able break the 50km/h barrier.

Looking at the motor mount, I am guessing one may be able to go at least 1 or 2 teeth up on the pinion from 30T.

[Cynan]

9 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

do you  have to install those 2 exhaust pipes or can you skip them? not sure if it holds something else together 

You don’t have to fit them.

[rwordenjr]

10 minutes ago, Cynan said:

You don’t have to fit them.

okay thanks. im gonna leave them off. as well as the front steering limiter things because im gonna install the universals in the front and rear. 

[Killajb]

[toyolien]

37 minutes ago, Killajb said:

 

Very nice. Have you driven it yet?

[simalarion]

@Killajb - Very Nice! 
 

Seems like a perfect opportunity for me to learn about Brushless setup and make good use off all the new hobby Tools i have incl solder & dremel :).

Love this Post!, so many great tips and Amazing paint jobs i can take notes from,

Please also post picture if you run them some day!

[Killajb]

2 hours ago, toyolien said:

Very nice. Have you driven it yet?

Yes, quite a lot actually.

[Mtbikewv]

All done!  

[Aerobert]

8 minutes ago, Mtbikewv said:

All done!  

Just awesome!

[joeling]

Found an old can of PS16. A bit of sputtering. Not the best. Waiting for more PS16 & PS6 to turn up . Will use the magic Tamiya body cleaner to tidy up the bits of blue that got underneath the masking.

 

 

[Darby Bash]

On 12/5/2021 at 4:08 AM, Cynan said:

 

Sorry man, not sure why my comments are permanently quoting you...

 

Finally got out for a little shakedown run this weekend, what a blast.  Handles like butter, stock suspension is very smooth.  Ground clearance is pretty low so any offroading will need to be on well prepared surface- the grass at the neighborhood school was pretty long and a lot of divots so made from some rough going.  Otherwise, performed great.

Anyone able to recommend some tires for parking lot bashing?

[rwordenjr]

On 12/12/2021 at 7:41 AM, Mtbikewv said:

All done!  

Which wheels are those ? 

[Mtbikewv]

2 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

Which wheels are those ? 

Ebay from China.  I have these on a Kyosho Turbo Optima as well.  They are good when you want to drive on the street and not shred your off road tires.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384410971841

[DaveBuildsRC]

Universals for front only or for front and rear? what did you go with?

[rwordenjr]

1 hour ago, Mtbikewv said:

Ebay from China.  I have these on a Kyosho Turbo Optima as well.  They are good when you want to drive on the street and not shred your off road tires.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384410971841

They’ve got plenty of clearance on the td4? No rubbing ? 

[Mtbikewv]

8 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

They’ve got plenty of clearance on the td4? No rubbing ? 

They fit with no issues.  

[rwordenjr]

Just now, Mtbikewv said:

They fit with no issues.  

Okay thanks. Just ordered a set !

[joeling]

Getting there slowly. Could not fit the body. Need paint