A new, easy to build car on the fine handling DT-03 2WD chassis.
The Racing Fighter features long throw, CVA "oil filled" shock absorbers for tidy handling, spiked rear tyres and slotted front tyres for accurate road holding and a long 287mm wheelbase for stability.
The slim design is further enhanced by a north/south battery position, meaning there is nothing "sticking out" from the side of the car to spoil the sleek lines. This also has the advantage of keeping all weight totally central to the chassis which aids level flight for those moments when the wheels leave the ground intentionally or otherwise!
Options Explained
Bearing Upgrade: These make the car run more smoothly and are easily installed during assembly. If there is no option for these shown, then the kit already includes the bearing upgrade as standard. These are entirely optional.
Radio System: There is a choice of a TWIN STICK (Traditional) radio or a Steering Wheel (Modern) radios. All operate on 2.4Ghz and use the new Crystal-Free technology, so you can run multiple cars at the same time without any interference. All radios chosen from this page will include a steering servo as these are not included in the kit itself.
ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have several choices. Tamiya no longer make their own ESC, instead they supply from their facilities Hobbywing or Mstyle units. Where a model number is shown (e.g. 20 or 15) that is the motor capacity of the unit - the lower the number, the more powerful a motor you can install later. All work with the motor in the kit.
Battery: The higher the number, the longer the run time.
Charger: Charge time is proportional to the battery you choose. Some examples - for the 1800 battery (others will take longer) - USB charger takes around 4 hours, Mid Speed around 2 to 3 hours, Etronix Fast Charger can be as quick as 60 minutes in the house or 30 minutes in the car and Ansmann Delta also around 30 minutes (and also works in the car).
Available Options and Upgrades:
Ballraces: None Full Mr Bear Roller Bearing (+£7.00)
Battery: None 1800Mah 7.2v (+£8.25) 2000Mah 7.2v (+£9.99) 2400Mah 7.2v (Punchy Performance) (+£13.99) 3000Mah 7.2v (+£15.75) 4600Mah 7.2v (+£24.50) 5000+Mah 7.2v (Longest Run Time) (+£28.75)
Charger: None USB 500ma Slow Charger (Suits up to 3000Mah) (+£7.00) Mains Mid Speed 0.8 Amp Mini Peak (Suits up to 3000Mah) (+£12.50) Ansmann AC3001 3 Amp AC/DC Fast Charger (Suits all, Automatic) *PROMO PRICE* (+£14.99) Etronix Fast Charger (1A-2A Mains, 1A-4A 12v, selectable) Automatic ET0208 (+£24.75)
ESC: None Mstyle (Tamiya Denmark) 60A ESC Waterproof, NIMH/LIPO 12 Turn / 30000 RPM Limit (+£15.00) Tamiya Hobbywing 1060 RTR Quicrun 60A Brushed ESC NIMH/LIPO 8T Limit (+£15.00) Mtroniks Auto Sport Tuned 20 ESC (Waterproof) (+£18.75)
Radio System: None MStyle Radio/Receiver/Servo System (Includes 7.2v Bat + USB Charger) (+£35.99) Etronix 2.4Ghz STEERING WHEEL Radio (1 Servo) (+£36.50) Ikonnik ET3 2.4Ghz STEERING WHEEL Radio (1 Servo) (+£39.99) Absima SR4S 2.4Ghz TWIN STICK Radio (1 Servo) (+£40.99) Etronix ET1132 6ch EX6G High End 2.4Ghz WHEEL Radio (1 Servo) (+£45.50) Carson 2.4Ghz TWIN STICK Radio (1 Servo) 707131 (+£51.00)