Tamiya Mad Spirit 1/10 nitro 4WD buggy

[PeterV]

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Introducing the newest addition to our TNS chassis family, the TNS-B Mad Spirit! Using our highly-acclaimed TNS engine chassis as basic platform, this factory assembled glow engine R/ C buggy is targeted at entry to mid-level engine R/C users, and is designed for enjoying off-road driving action virtually anywhere!

About the Model (Specifications are Tentative and May be Subject to Change)
> The all-new 2.1cc FS-12FD engine features drum style carburetor, main needle and slow needle.

> Engine uses recoil starter for easy starting.

> Modified TNS-B chassis features shaft driven 4WD system located in double deck frame composed of 2.5mm aluminum lower and resin upper deck.

> New suspension system features long span sus arms, redesigned shock towers and hubs for excellent control and handling on all manner of rough terrain.

> Four wheel independent double wishbone suspension features 4 oil dampers.

> Large diameter brake disc provides consistent stopping power.

> 65cc fuel tank with choke pump allows approximately 5 minutes running per tank.

> F/R sealed gearboxes.High gear ratio appropriate for off-road buggy.

> Durable metal spur gear. Newly designed flywheel and clutch bell.

> Comes with lightweight, durable and fully finished polycarbonate body & wing.

> Ready-to-run XBG set features Adspec SP R/C unit and wheel type transmitter.

> Compatible with a variety of Tamiya option parts to improve cornering, upgrade steering response, heighten road hugging performance and reduce friction loss.

RTR NITRO XB KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)
Battery: 4AA for Receiver 8AA for Transmitter
Fuel: Nitro Glow Fuel
Starting Equipment: Glow igniter
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

[awnelson]

Body looks like it got beat with an ugly stick until the stick broke... also, nice windshield doubling as a pull start holder.

[4DMNYC]

Looks like a great nitro to learn off of. I think this would be great for those dads out there that want to get their 7 year old kid a nirto buggy to start off with. But I have to agree with awnelson, the body is hideous.

[Baja-Destroyer]

i hate it when u have that much stuff sticking out the pull start and fuel primer??? i can see that thing getting broken off in a second otherwise neat buggy

[CarbonMadness]

So why does Tamiya come out with all of these cars, but only a few of them are made for racing?

[B4 Stealth]

IMO it is because tamiya (offroad any way) has by now developed a reputation for bashers that belong with rustlers, not losi's and Associated's, and once you have a reputation, it is very hard to convince racers that you are now "for real" and a competitor in the racing scene. if tamiya feilds a lineup of winning racers and can win 2 or 3 in a row over bj4's and yoke's then they might be taken seriously, but until then the offroad racers won't see anything else but 80's vintage material and performance.

[Dan H]

That and the RTR market is much more profitable.

[Adanmtxt1]

Slightly discomforting body, but the buggy should be a fantastic platform to learn from. That, and it is probably indestructable :).