Super Hotshot 2012 (Tamiya 58517) - 1/10 Classic 4WD Buggy Kit  [58517]

Revisiting the Super Hotshot layout with the Tamiya 58517 1/10 reissue

The Super Shot name goes back to the mid 1980s and the Tamiya 58517 Super Hotshot 2012 reissue brings that aesthetic to a 1/10 scale assembly kit. The model retains the original layout priorities: a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, four-wheel double wishbone suspension, and a focus on mechanical straightforwardness over ultra-light competition packaging.

Chassis and drivetrain characteristics

The chassis reflects the classic shaft-driven approach that defines the Super Hotshot family. A central driveshaft routes torque to front and rear differentials, offering familiar mechanics and easy servicing. The platform is compatible with robust components, includes full ball bearings, and is paired with a GT-tuned can motor.

Suspension and damping

Suspension is handled by four double wishbone arms and oil-filled dampers for each corner. Those dampers provide a conventional damping solution fitting the design era and are serviceable for setup changes. A chassis guard protects the underside and helps keep wiring tidy during off-road use.

Wheels, tires, and bodywork

The kit emphasizes period detail: spiked tyres fitted to gold-plated wheels, a polycarbonate body shell and a matching rear wing. Together these parts form the correct visual presence for display or club events.

Mechanical inclusions and intended audience

Included components feature a full ball bearing set and a Tamiya GT-Tuned Motor (25T). With the shaft-driven 4WD layout and oil-filled dampers, the kit appeals to hobbyists and collectors who enjoy hands-on assembly and a mechanically faithful classic buggy experience.

Tamiya 58517 Super Hotshot 2012 is a deliberate reissue focused on period-correct mechanics and hands-on assembly, ideal for builders who value classic layout and serviceability.