Classic 4-Wheeler! Tamiya Thunder Shot 2022 RC Car | RC Driver

[@TheBriggsjo]

I bought the original when I was 11 years old, 35 years ago 😂 Changed the battery's today and it works like a boss! 👌

[@19markgreen67]

I'm reviving me and my fathers original thunder shot. We built 30 years ago. Great to find new parts to repair this old rc. Thank you and great video.

[@benjaminthurston6215]

Had the original in 88...it really moved with the tamiya racing pack and the tecnhigold motor.

[@rcobsesssed]

Of the dozen or so cars I had in the 80’s… THIS ONE created the best memories. I raced this car and dominated my local track in 1987

[@neontetra1000]

This car was miles ahead of its time.

[@benjaminthurston6215]

Same!

[@RCBirds]

Thank you for showing. Great to see the car back again. I would build it without the additional wing, becaues for me it looks a litttle bit too much. And because of physical reasons the two shock set-up at the front.

[@BradypatRC]

Great to see more Tamiya. Love Tamiya buggies. I have an original Tamiya 1988 Vanquish. Still works and a beast off road. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🏻

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

Obviously LOTS of super cool more modern R/C vehicles available these days than compared to the 1980's, but the original and re-release variants from TAMIYA are truly special. They where cool then and they are just as cool now..being a teen in the nid 80s,I find all the Tamiya 1/10 off road vehicles to be WAY up top on the "cool factor" chart! Great review!

[@stevenphipps535]

The original Thundershot got me into the hobby, I still have it, it’s been upgraded and goes like stink! If I had to give up all my cars tomorrow and keep one, it would be the thundershot. Without a doubt!

[@RCKickschannel]

You are so lucky to get these kits so early. Nice to see Tamiya USA working with KZbin RC channels. We have no chance in the UK as Tamiya UK (Hobbyco) Doesn't even get demo units so I'm told. Great video as always! I have placed a deposit on one so I'm looking forward to getting mine on the show.

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, they have a great crew over at Tamiya USA. I have 6 more new Tamiya kits in the works. My Tamiya ratcheting screwdriver is getting a workout! Enjoy the kit when you get it!!

[@TJFNixon]

When are they available to buy in the uk? 🤔

[@RCKickschannel]

@@TJFNixon coming out now.

[@TJFNixon]

@@RCKickschannel great!

[@TJFNixon]

@@RCKickschannel OMG! I ordered it and it arrived today. 😎😃

[@rcilluminati26]

Awesome! This was my first real RC back in '89. Got it from Vince's Hobbies in Clifton NJ, I miss that place. Wish I still had that car, I def need to get one of these to relive my youth, Lol

[@AddamsPlayground]

Mine has been on backorder since the day it went up for sale! I love the chassis and I have all 3 of the dragon series on the chassis and they all are great, fun cars to drive! I can't wait to get mine and get it built!

[@oldmanduck]

Thank you for taking me back to 1990, one of my best ever Christmas presents

[@roberthall5573]

I had the tamiya thunder shot QD, so many fond memories.❤

[@rcdriver]

Nice!

[@torenerhus3591]

I had one when I was a kid. Now I"ll buy me a new one!! Now I'm 44 years old!🤩

[@David-069]

Hi there i was one of the lucky ones that got one of these 1/10 scale Tamiya Thunder Shots first time around back in 1987 i also still have the 1/14 scale Quick Drive version that Tamiya brought out in 1988 Awesome looking buggys.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

I missed this video when you posted it. Nice build fun little car .

[@ericwood2790]

I have the original which I restored last year . Pre ordered this one and can’t wait to get it . Looks like it has a few good upgrades too .

[@paulrobinson9355]

Cant wait for mine.....was due April end here in the UK but now been pushed to second week May sadly......I have the Terra Scorcher, Thunder Dragon, Saint Dragon and Fire Dragon rere so really need this one!! Great video as always 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@craze1701]

Great video. I had a Thundershot in 87, and it was great. I took the tires off the wheels and was able to fit my Blackfoot wheels (reversed) onto the rims, a truck body, to make it a monster truck. I moved so much as a kid, I lost it in a move. I'll be getting one when they're released next month(?). The original steering rods were adjustable, they just weren't turnbuckles.

[@MikeLouie_TKD]

This was my 3rd Tamiya after the Hornet and Boomerang. I still have my original Thundershot from 1987 which I refreshed and added some hop-ups. Raced it at a vintage race in 2020, but then cracked the chassis. Now it sits as a shelf queen as parts in 2020 were hard to come by. Thanks for making this video! Might have to pick up the rere.

[@adrianhughes2163]

I think the tubs are now available again if you look on Ebay :) best regards

[@MikeLouie_TKD]

@@adrianhughes2163 I purchased a new chassis back in 2002 :) Finally used it after that crack.

[@billypennrc2273]

After playing around with shock oil and pistons, I got it dialed in pretty good for running on loose and packed sand. Fun to build and really fun to drive.

[@RC4X4]

Looks fantastic Greg. I like the wing on the back. I can't wait to get mine. Got all the gear for it and ready.

[@motoacquatico1967]

my wife gave it to me for Christmas in 1989: last year I repaired it and let it run! 👍💪🤩🏁🥰

[@DeliriumElectric]

Bounces a lot less than a Lunchbox! Just enough to have some fun 😊 Probably the only forward cab buggy that looks cool

[@alteredstateskustom]

One of my first RCs back it the 80s! I put a modified motor in it and a 69 Camaro body on it. It was a ripper!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Great vid l didn't realise this rere came with the wing..awesome! I have been watching more and more of your vids mate, its definitely a Tamiya thing!😉👍

[@rcdriver]

Yup, wing included. I debated for a while whether to put it on or not. I went for it and like the look!

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@rcdriver 😉👍

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool build,looks awesome,nice run

[@KappeTRF]

My first RC love! ❤ The ONE that started my over RC's cars 😊

[@lurifax7382]

me too :) i had it with a Technigold Rx-540

[@KappeTRF]

@@lurifax7382 mine with the Dynatech 02H plus the 7010W rotor! 😲 A blast! 🥰

[@terrywatts674]

I love my Fire Dragon…

[@GarageLifeRC]

About my first rc there. Good times

[@LonestarPaul]

Oversprung and underdamped - like every Tamiya in the good ole days!

[@hellofromsoutheastalaskarc7517]

Hello from southeast alaska. Car looks good

[@jeffbrundt7740]

Nice. Got mine on pre-order. You can see the lineage with the Terra Scorcher ( which is one of my faves).

[@David-069]

Yes i do remember that the original Tamiya Thunder Shot did have the adjustable steering buckles. Another part that used to break pretty often was the front lower wishbone mount there is a metal shaped upgrade that fits over the top of the plastic piece i have seen it on the rere Tamiya terra scorcher you may want to get one.

[@rcalltypes8230]

I’ve got one on order, with a ball bearing set 👍🏻😎 Hopefully, the Hotshot 2 is next 🤞🏼😅

[@muhdiskandar5399]

What remote do u use for this? Can sharing thank you

[@thembamabona9809]

....it defeated me at the time, I was too young and clumsy for it, super frustrating. I might give it another try.....

[@jeffau1764]

May I know where you got the wing from please?

[@craze1701]

Can it take a square lipo in it?

[@bradkalman2353]

Why did you put the ball bearings in it?

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

i gotta ask, what shock oil you usin? this lil fella jumps like a beast, seriously, it jumps like a high end basher despite its racing pedigree, i might just have to get me one....i think i have a problem, im addicted to tamiya

[@chriswhite9124]

I'm enjoying this new location. These are the sort of locations near me and my style of driving not huge jumps but if there's a dirt mound I may use it a few diff ways.

[@bradkalman2353]

I hope they will come out with the super saber too.

[@Chris-sd6os]

Nice video Glenn. Have Tamiya supplied correctly colour matched CVA shock parts? I’ve found that the yellow parts vary in colour which bothers me

[@gregory9157]

Recentely I bought the thunder dragon rere. Personaly I think quality of the reres is higher than the quality of the new models. They use a lot more metal components in it.

[@taffer74]

2005 version had original non adjustable tie rods (full threaded bar), fire dragon 2008 had same but the bars have smooth centres, not fully threaded!

[@bradkalman2353]

It would have been nice to see you run this on the track you usually run the cars on.

[@leebentley6257]

I had 1 in 87 it didn't come with sway bars adjustable turnbuckles or wing

[@motoacquatico1967]

... I don't know about you ... but I LOVE my GLADIATOR !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@justinhaynes1085]

I put a 13.5 brushed, 60a esc with a 15t. It has jerky power bursts at lower speeds and overheats after a short time. It's a cheap and nasty set up though. It's got me stuffed. Any help would be great

[@fredstoychest]

Just curious what servo you put in it. Great video as always!

[@rcdriver]

It was an old Tactic metal gear servo from an RTR.

[@uan588]

Big wig Kool

[@bradkalman2353]

I know that this chassis can take a 4,000 KV motor on it because it's similar to The terra scorcher. police the gearbox I think is

[@bradkalman2353]

I thought it has oil till dampers in it.

[@koryskeie1477]

When’s the next hoss video coming out ?

[@rcdriver]

Probably next week. I’ve started it.

[@cal440]

Is that the stock motor? seems pretty fast

[@rcdriver]

Yup, all stock.

[@michaelricketts4743]

How much money is it??? Where can I order one???

[@rcdriver]

Info and links in the video description.

[@terrywatts674]

Would love to see Big T ReRe #50339 wing kit…

[@JLary71377]

I'd pass on the huge wing. Looks out of place to me. But then again, I did own the original back in 87 😁 Cut lawns all summer to get it.

[@bashemrc6871]

Throw a xl5 and titan motor in it wake it up a bit

[@thegreattreon0177]

How dare you! How dare you build a Tamiya buggy and not let it collect dust as a shelf queen! How dare you put it on the ground and run it and have an amazing time with it! You know what I'm going to do! I'm going to tweet my displeasure online!

[@rcdriver]

Please include the link! 😄😂

[@guymarotta2596]

The speed control is lipo compatible, yet the chassis can't even hold a lipo!

[@marcushaas44]

I love those rere's but wish the would solve some of the major issues the kits have since the 90s! (A5 Part)

[@sambagogo777]

The biggest upgrade from Tamiya is the price, lol

[@tasmantradie8974]

i had this i loved it

[@nicholas440]

Can buy something similar at Walmart.

[@paulclancy2404]

Lol

[@Greatwnorth]

Not even close.

[@jessicalatex2539]

My only advice on this car is to upgrade the A5 part.. to either a metal one. Or to get some hinge pins and e-clips so that little weakness is eliminated...

[@craze1701]

Can it take a 2s square lipo?

[@clementmoudubulbe5427]

Absolutely not