Let It All Begin With This One Buggy
Based on 1-seater buggies seen tearing-up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 80's, the Grasshopper first made its appearance in R/C stores in 1984. Boasting easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper proved an instant hit as the perfect entry level R/C kit. Also compatible with a whole range of option parts such as oil dampers, 540 motor and ball bearings, the Grasshopper was an entry level car that could keep up with the owners driving experience. Packed with all the fantastic features of the original kit, this fun 2WD buggy is a blast on both off-road and on-road tracks. Whether it was your first or will be your first, the Grasshopper guarantees to please.
Simple But Tough 2WD Chassis
The perfect combination of simple assembly and tough exterior is what made the Grasshopper so special. Durable plastic body is fastened to bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that can absorb any type of rough handling. Off-road tracks can be tackled with ease thanks to coil spring dampers, and independent swing axle front and rigid axle rear suspension. Diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps out the dirt and stones for smooth driving and cornering. Paddle style rear tires and grooved front tires combine with 3-piece assembly type wheels for excellent grip performance on dirt tracks. Half-body driver figure adds that finishing touch to a fun off-road R/C car.
- Length: 389mm, width: 223mm, height: 135mm, weight: 830g
- 380 type motor (chassis compatible with 540 type motor - sold separately)
- Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive
- Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension, friction dampers
- Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running
- 3-piece assembly wheel, straight ribbed racing front tires, paddle rear tires
- Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)
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Tamiya RC kits are high quality radio control products offering precision engineering, and home to a variety of popular RC cars, trucks, and buggies, perfect for all skill levels.
To operate your Tamiya RC, you must get one of our electronics bundles. Kits do not include electronics.
Basic Bundle (TRCTXBUNDLE)Â [$119.99]
1x Flysky GT2F, 2.4Ghz 2 Channel Wheel Transmitter & Receiver
1x AC Charger – 2amp with Tamiya Plug in Zip Bag, Charges  4-8 nimh/nicad
1x Tornado 2400MAH 7.2v Nimh Stickpack with Tamiya Plug
1x Standard Servo
Note: To complete the required electronics set, you also need to purchase 1x Hobbywing Brushed 60A Waterproof ESC (HWAPWP1060).
Advanced Bundle (RCCOMBO2)Â [$199.00]
1x CH4 Transmitter 2 . 4 GHZ Super Response 4 - Channel Radio
1x 60A Brushed ESC 60A ESC Plug
1x 9KG S0900M Metal gear servo
1x AC/DC 80W 7.0A Charger
1x 7.2V 5000mAh NiMH Battery PackÂ
