Tamiya Grasshopper 58346 Review
RC Cars are fun – let’s face it. However, with the improvement of modern technology, even RC cars have become particularly reliable, strong and most of all – fast. With this in mind, we’d like to bring to your attention one which manages to stand out atop of the others with tremendously impressive features and capabilities – the Tamiya Grasshopper 58346 model. Brought to you by an industry leader in the manufacturing of hobby products throughout the entire world, this little racing car is going to provide you with long hours of fun and excitement. However, let’s not waste any more time and jump right to the stuff that matters.
About the Manufacturer
Tamiya is a corporation which managed to venture in the modeling segment all the way back in 1948 when it launched its first scaled wooden ship. It goes without saying that the company has managed to go a long way
ever since then. Tamiya strives to offer high-end quality of merchandise. It’s determining enough that it’s currently offering a wide range of over 300 different products.
Its main fields of specialization are the fields of radio control vehicles of extremely high performance such as the Tamiya Grasshopper 58346 as well as precision static models. All of the company’s units are sold mostly in Japan, but it’s also performing outstandingly well in Europe, the USA and in the South-East parts of Asia.
Tamiya Grasshopper 58346 – The Things to Consider
Now that you are well aware of the reputation of the manufacturer that stands behind the production of the RC car let’s take a closer look at the specifications that you need to be aware of. The following is going to lay out some of the strong points of the race car and the things that you should place an emphasis on.
1. High-Quality Components
Right off the bat, the first thing that you need to take into thorough consideration is the material that the RC is made out of. Known for extraordinary high-quality of its products, the manufacturer is relying industry leading and high-grade materials and components to ensure the overall performance as well as integrity of the remotely controlled vehicle. This is also the main reasons for which it managed to pass all the safety and durability tests with flying colors.
It comes as an assembly kit so you’d have to put it together but this is particularly easy, and it doesn’t require any kind of technical knowledge what so ever. The car is definitely powerful, and it offers a lot of possibilities.
2. Terrains of Usage
Unlike the majority of RC cars, this one, in particular, stands out with exceptional performance on both off-road and race-track terrains. It comes with a 2WD RWD drive-train, making it the perfect solution for your high-speed demands. It has a 380 type motor, but its chassis is compatible with the bigger version – the 540 type motor. However, if you want it, you’d have to purchase it additionally as it’s sold separately.
The Tamiya Grasshopper also has some requirements which are fairly technical. Right off the bat, you would have to have 7.2 batteries and 2-channel radio gear as well as TS plastic model paint which are in the box – apart from the batteries that you have to purchase additionally. The car is geared with an independent swing axle suspension in the front and a rolling rigid one in the back which is absolutely remarkable.
Other Considerations
Apart from these general things to be noted, it’s also important to know that this is a 1:10 scale model and it requires the lowest level of skill to assemble and to operate afterwards, making it perfect for both advance RC car operators and for beginners who are just stepping in the field.
What is more, the tires of the car are rubber pin spikes making them perfect for the off-road terrain designation that the car is promote to have. The size of the RC car is 15.3 x 8.8 x 5.3 inches, and it has an approximate weight of about 4.4 pounds. One of the best things about the car is that it’s available for shipping outside of the USA as well. However, there is a requirement that the item needs to be shipped separately from other items that you might have ordered. In any case, this wouldn’t increase the shipping charges as additional ones wouldn’t apply.
Even though the vehicle contains small parts which pose a choking hazard and is forbidden for kids under 3 years of age, the manufacturer has stamped a recommended age of use of 15 years and above. This is the age at which you’d be capable of experiencing all of its capabilities to the fullest.
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