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Tamiya Subaru SV XV-01

Tamiya Subaru SV XV-01
Tamiya Subaru SV XV-01

The Subaru SV, a crossover off-road version of the popular Impreza went on sale in October 2012. It is now available on Tamiya’s versatile XV-01 1/10 scale chassis platform for fun off-road action.

The XV-01 platform is designed for road, rally and light off-road driving as it features a sealed 4WD gear and belt drive-train and a radio compartment that is also sealed to keep dirt and debris from important components. The XV-01 is so versatile that Tamiya’s designers are able to design Rally, truck and road car bodies to meet the needs of Tamiya enthusiasts everywhere.

Specs & Features
Scale: 1/10 scale
Construction type: assembly kit
Terrain use: on-road
Drive-train: 4WD
Drive type: multi
Drive line: dog bone
Differential type: gear
Suspension: independent suspension
Steering mechanism: bell-crank
Shock damper: oil-filled damper
Shock damper material: plastic
Tire type: rubber
Tire tread: radial
Body material: Polycarbonate
Chassis material: plastic
Electronic Speed Control (ESC): not included
ESC model: n/a
LED Light buckets: no
LED lights: no
Motor: 540-brushed type
Bearings: shielded ball bearing
Adjustable camber: yes
Adjustable toe angles: front and rear
Adjustable ground clearance: yes
Adjustable gear ratio: yes
Adjustable wheelbase: yes
Adjustable track width: yes
Adjustable shock angle: yes
Special feature 1: Sticker sheet and window masks included.
Special feature 2: Sealed Belt-driven 4WD system protects the drivetrain from debris.
Special feature 3: Motor is mounted on the front of the chassis for neutral handling.
Special feature 4: Sealed radio compartment to protect from dust and debris.
Requires: 7.2 battery & charger
Requires: 2-channel radio gear
Requires: electronic speed control
Requires: polycarbonate paint

[source: www.tamiyausa.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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