Tamiya 58697 - Astute 2022 TD2 1/10 Off-Road Kit, Tuning Friendly  [58697]

Tamiya 58697 - 1/10 Astute 2022 TD2 Chassis
Price:
AUD$263.95AUD$281.59
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
58697
GTIN:
4950344586974
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Tamiya 58697 Astute 2022 - TD2 Chassis for Setup Flexibility

The Astute 2022 updates Tamiya's off-road line with the TD2 chassis, offering a platform focused on balance and adjustability. This kit is suited to hobbyists who want a car that reacts well to tuning and track changes.

Key TD2 Layout Advantages

The TD2 features a front inboard suspension that keeps the profile low and improves airflow under the body. The front arms employ a 25 degree skid angle to maintain contact on uneven ground, while CVA oil dampers provide controlled compression and rebound.

Drive Train and Weight Placement

A monocoque frame provides rigidity and pairs with a ball differential design to smooth power transfer. The rear transverse battery location combined with a mid-mounted motor helps centralise mass, and the three-gear transmission offers efficient power delivery to the wheels.

Practical Design and Component Choices

Polycarbonate body panels keep weight down and the star dish wheels add rim strength. Adjustable wing stays give quick options to change rear downforce, letting you tune the car for high-speed straights or tighter twisty tracks.

A Kit for Learning and Performance

The Astute 2022 is an assembly kit that teaches setup basics while delivering competitive handling when dialled in, making it attractive to both newcomers and experienced builders.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/10
  • Length: 387mm
  • Width: 246mm
  • Wheelbase: 283mm
  • Body Material: Polycarbonate
  • Suspension: 4-wheel double wishbone with CVA oil dampers
  • Chassis: TD2 with FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic
  • Drive Type: 2WD

Tamiya Astute 2022 combines a user friendly build with a tunable TD2 chassis, offering reliable performance across a variety of off-road layouts.

No. The kit is a plastic assembly kit. You will need to supply a 2-channel radio, ESC, 540-size motor, low-profile steering servo, battery and charger, and paint for the body.
A properly set ball differential smooths torque delivery to the driven wheels, improving corner exit traction and reducing sudden oversteer on loose surfaces.
Yes. Common spares like suspension arms, diff parts and dampers are available, and the chassis accepts many aftermarket upgrades for damping and drivetrain tuning.
Use firmer damper settings, moderate rear wing downforce, and medium to hard compound tyres. These changes will reduce chassis roll and improve steering precision on firm surfaces.

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