Tamiya 58733 Toyota Supra JZA80 - BT-01 Chassis

The 2WD BT-01 is a NEW chassis that offers radio control hobbyists’ choices of FF/MR/FR drive system based upon the drive system of the actual car your body recreates. The body included in the first release depicts the fourth generation Toyota Supra (JZA80) which was announced as a Toyota flagship sports car in 1993. Its top grade RZ model employed a 3-liter inline-6 twin turbo engine capable of 280hp, 6-speed transmission, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and ventilated disc brakes for front and rear. The muscular form and high-spec performance mesmerized fans all over the world and achieved success in motorsports races.
About the BT-01 Chassis:
The 2WD BT-01 chassis gives the choice of two types of wheelbases, and front-or rear-wheel drive system. Without removing the battery pack, motor, and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front-and rear-wheel drive; front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as the motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ese of assembly and effective maintenance.
• Length: 397mm, width: 185mm. Wheelbase: 257mm / 251mm (*).
• The 2WD BT-01 chassis gives a choice of two types of wheelbases (*), and front- or rear- wheel drive system.
• Without removing battery pack, motor, and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. (Six setups are available in total.)
• The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers.
• Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
Toyota Supra Kit Specifications:
• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 457mm, width: 185mm, height: 135mm. Wheelbase: 257mm.
• The form of the Toyota Supra (JZA80) is realistically recreated in lightweight polycarbonate.
• 10-spoke one-piece wheels (silver color) are paired with racing radial tires.
• Separate molded plastic parts: mirrors, wing, light cases.
• Includes ESC and 540-brushed motor.
• Required to complete: 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paint.

[@jungyul2005]

Interesting chassis 😮

[@sonotover]

It would be a crime to build this chassis with this body in FF configuration.

[@tonygregg6957]

Looks great, i just wish it didn't have those body posts sticking out.

[@al7857]

Thats normal on every Rc car 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tonygregg6957]

@@al7857 lots of RC cars have clipless body systems now.

[@al7857]

@@tonygregg6957 thats would be a good alternative

[@scottmartin1875]

​@@al7857check out the RC drift scene; no body posts anywhere

[@teamjc_NY]

When is the release date again?

[@DIFFLOCKERS]

The worst chassis i own from Tamiya is this BT-01. It goes from about 2degrees toe in to about 4 degrees under acceleration because theres that much slop in it. And why is the lower arms connected to a weak part of the chassis, one hard crash and itl snap resulting in having to find a whole new tub. Not to mention how weak and fragile the front bumper mount is. This car handles so poorly that i dont think even hop ups will save this one.
What a mess!

[@DIFFLOCKERS]

I just built this chassis and wow what a disappointment it is.

[@Paul__FC]

First comment!!! @poorboysrc