TAMIYA 801X

Source: Speedtech R/C

Tamiya’s first fray into the 1/8 Gas Off Road scene can be preordered from Speedtech R/C as well as countless local hobbyshops all over the globe

Recently, this buggy made an impressive debut at the Neo race in the U.K. Team TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) driver Ryan Lutz placed 3rd in the 801X’s virgin big race debut.

Tamiya has set up a site for info regarding the 801X. That can be accessed here.

Speedtech has also posted some nice specs regarding this release.

Source: Speedtech

This buggy’s highly efficient drive system comes from the optimized placement of the front and rear propeller shafts. The drive line is virtually straight which makes it the most efficient drive-line in its class. The TRF801X chassis has plenty of adjustability to fine tune it for the most demanding of race tracks across the globe. TRF drivers from around the world will be piloting the new competition level Buggy throughout 2009 in an effort to further develop its potential and a new line of TRF801X option parts.

Kit Features:

Features a 15 degree engine mount. The 15 degree engine mount will optimize the weight distribution of the buggy for better lateral weight distribution.
The 801X incorporates two receiver battery locations in order to provide the ability to adjust weight distribution.
Highly rigid 3mm A7075 anodized duralumin chassis.
Machined aluminum shock towers, front steering knuckles, and engine mount.
Full ball bearings.
Chassis side guards.
Low wear, efficient straight line drive train and universal drive shafts.
Carbon fiber upper deck and servo tray.
Fully sealed box for electronics.
Equipped with sealed bevel differential gearboxes.
Uses spiral cut ring and pinion gears.
Uses a universal joint for the front and rear drive shafts and the propeller shaft.
3 shoe aluminum clutch
Aluminum dampers w/ shaft boots.
Locknut captured suspension hinge pins.
15mm large volume shocks with shaft boots.
Uses a 17mm hex wheel hub.
Dual 32mm brakes and a turnbuckle brake linkage system.
Adjustable turnbuckle linkages.
Equipped with front and rear stabilizers.
High volume air filter.
Low profile polycarbonate body and a high down force wing.
Decorative body stickers.