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Tamiya Astute part availability
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:09 pm
by top cat mike
Kicking around the idea of picking up an Astute. As I like to drive (and crash) my cars I was wondering about the part availability with this car. Complete cars come up fairly regularly. As always any info is greatly appreciated.
Re: Tamiya Astute part availability
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:39 pm
by RedScampi
Some parts are easy but others you have to buy those complete cars to pirate off of.
And then hope they aren't broken. Like everything else - watch ebay.
Re: Tamiya Astute part availability
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:22 pm
by Synergy
I wouldn't buy an Astute as a runner the rear susspension set up is way too fragile to the point that I have seen never run new builts with broken hubs. If you want an Astute to run buy a Super Astute they are much more resilient and have a better transmission.
See this link for more info.
http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=2472&hilit=Astute