IS IT ANY GOOD? Building The Brand New TD4 Super Avante RC Buggy From Tamiya (AS GOOD AS IT GETS!)

[@ryansmith8782]

I’m not a big fan of this car but I am a huge fan of this video. It’s very well done and very entertaining. It might be my favorite of all. Thanks Gavin for having the passion and Happy New Year!

[@rocpile1141]

Brilliant, I am very pleased with mine

[@mitsuman5555]

The way the build was cut together with music and commentary, such a pleasure to watch 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RCKickschannel]

Thank you, that's most kind of you to say.

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

I pick mine up in a half hour. I’m going to save the video until then. Hahaha

[@leemollison7508]

Good to hear you are using Futaba. Japanese Car, Japanese Radio 👍 Mr. Tamiya will approve!

[@uncletom1971]

Very informative, thanks!

[@AdamTerlaje]

Bro that tape trick you did in beginning was awesome. Subscribe right when I saw this trick

[@scottnorton6834]

6:20 “Differential nut and screw set…. You will need 2 of these.” Sure wish you had reminded us of this 3 weeks ago when I ordered only 1. 😂😂😂

[@adrianharrison5208]

I have been using the kit Differential screw for two years now brushless and lipo. No problems at all

[@rcinhand9671]

I've had one for a month, now. I agree about the t nuts on the diffs. I also have the TD2, and I already grenaded the plastic diff nut twice (it came with 2 diff nuts, because of the 2 parts trees they're on). I'm waiting for the metal nut for the TD2, and already replaced the ones on the TD4. I suggest the stabilizer set, too. It seems like a lot of money for pieces of metal wire, but worth it. I noticed wheel hop during turns, and the stabilizer fixed it.

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Great build video, always enjoy these! After seeing a few TD4 build videos, and how the battery access is actually done, it's not as bad as I thought, it's actually way better. Can't wait to see what you do with the colour scheme ;)

[@stevemoon2136]

Interested to see what you do with the body... Seen a number of attempts to modify the cab, with varying degrees of "success." I personally don't mind the domed cockpit, it's part of it's character.

[@tm5123]

Great vid mate. Have a look at the internet on cutting off the limiters on the steering parts, apparently you get really good steering that way, I havent assembled mine yet, so its a bit "unclear" how exactly that works, but most people have done it so far that I've seen.

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks, will do TM!

[@bwjones8903]

Love your editing. Thanks for the great content!

[@RCKickschannel]

Glad you enjoyed it BW

[@Chris-sd6os]

Really enjoyed the video Gavin. I’ve just ordered mine. It appears that some of the hop-ups such as the diff screw set and servo stay are required to address inherent weaknesses rather than improve performance.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes I would get the alloy diff nuts for sure and possibly the front UD shafts.

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

It’s a nice build 👍🏻

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Adam, I think I will order the alloy diff nuts and front UD shafts.

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Looks like a great build. I’ve gone all in on the hop ups for this and also have the big bore kit to add in the mix 🤩🤩🤩

[@nickvledder]

Great video and impressive how you make the shelf-queen manufacturer look good! Tamiya owes you for this!

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Nick.

[@zonoskar]

Of course it's gonna be box-art. That said, I don't get the fascination with box art to be honest, I always try to do something different. My Neo Fighter buggy is purple and gold.

[@khj94704]

I really feel like pushrod suspension has no place in a buggy especially when it creates the problem with no space for electronics like you mentioned. Makes it look weirdly misshapen as well. It makes a lot more sense in the TD2. A classic self-own in this regard. Build looks enjoyable though, especially like that they're going with hex hardware. Can't wait for the running video.

[@jang7854]

TC 01 is ridiculously thight no Space at all

[@S.Keenan]

Excellent build video. That shit was beautiful.

[@jamespengilley171]

Thanks for the super vid Gav and well said - fair to play to Tamiya for trying something new 👍

[@kentnichols4743]

awesome video

[@ernier1777]

Absolutely love your build vids.. excellent!

[@Chris-sd6os]

Really enjoyed the build Gavin. Have you experienced any issues of the dog bones popping out?

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s a common issue with the TD4

[@marksapollo]

Nice but but needs a carbon chassis for the track.

[@soma_rc]

I like the green-blue tint of the box art overlay you have during the intro. I wonder if that color is available as lexan spray paint. In dutch we say apple blue sea green.

[@RC-Overkill]

Great video! Regarding tools, just get some Hudy wrenches and you will be surprised by their quality and longevity.

[@perfectsplit5515]

I am surprised they could make an FRP tub.

[@Jacf9177]

Want one. I would like to receive a Christmas gift.

[@perfectsplit5515]

Gavin, are all the screws in the Super Avante hex head screws, like in the Associated B6? In the parts list of the manual, it just reads, "Screw" in many references, but does not specify if it is Phillips or hex head. The screws in all the diagrams appear to be hex head screws. However, the list of recommended tools in the manual includes a Phillips screwdriver.

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi, Yes most are hex but I think you will find one or two screws. Tamiya use JIS not Philips so if you build a Tamiya kit, it's well worth getting a few JIS screwdrivers.

[@perfectsplit5515]

@@RCKickschannel Do the JIS screws withstand multiple instances of being screwed and unscrewed without getting worn down - better than traditional Phillips head screws? When I built my B6.1DL, I really liked the socket head screws because they could withstand getting screwed and unscrewed repeatedly with practically no wear - unlike Phillips screws.

[@RCJunky]

I see you did not watch the Tamiya video on how to build the ball diffs. loads of brake cleaner needed.

[@RCKickschannel]

I did but for me it was good enough, I'm no pro builder. That said the diffs will come out again when I swap out the plastic nuts for alloy.

[@philmorello4373]

Hi, great video! Would this Avante be good for the race track with jumps? Or is it better to get a proper race buggy like an XRAY or Team Associated? I really like the look of this and that it is a Tamiya.

[@RCKickschannel]

XRAY all day long if you are going to the track.

[@prophetate]

the suspension seemed very nice and soft

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep out of the box it was. Sometimes you build kits to box spec and its miles off.

[@LordOfSwede]

I think there are some plastic stoppers at the front to limit the steering, presumably to stop the dog bones from popping out?

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes. I think fitting Universal shafts on the front and removing the stoppers would help.

[@butchmeister80]

Yea remove the stoppers can steer more was covered on another channel

[@MrBugatore]

Thx

[@alistairmunro]

Great video Gav. I worry for Tamiya. This is supposed to be their flagship, and yet there's a motor mount with a foam bodge fix, a wobbly motor mount where you can only fit a tiny servo, plastic nuts on the ball diff and a locked out spur where a Slipper is a de facto standard. All this rings alarm bells for me. If this were a Christmas present and/or your first RC, then it looks like a let down frankly.

[@RCKickschannel]

I would expect the slipper and the diff nuts to be included for sure so that is a bit of a shame.

[@butchmeister80]

Yeah looks flimsy to me for that price and don’t come with even an esc or motor madness looks kinda cool if your a collector of these over prices avante range

[@SPEXWISE]

The chassis looks great. A really different design to their usual stuff. Looks like it's tough too. I wonder why they used that weird pin on the steering linkage?

[@RCKickschannel]

I think it's to make it easier to remove than the normal pins. I'm guessing mind.

[@SEAN-fx5dm]

Great vid 👍, couldn't agree more with you with regards to Tamiya trying something different and releasing new buggies along with the vintage re releases. Like you I hope these sell well.

[@gregory9157]

Already in the 80ties my dream was to have the avante. Now almost 40 years later I still dream of it. It is kinda hard to chose between all the different versions. My ultimate dream is to build an avante to do speedruns. Could you please advise me on which version that has the best road stability? Thanks

[@RCKickschannel]

2011 Avante and fit the Vajra chassis to make the wheelbase longer.

[@gregory9157]

@@RCKickschannel thank you for replying 👍

[@ifly65]

Tamiya is fun and nostalgic, but except for the F1s, the cars run poorly compared to new RC versions by other companies. My Grasshopper is a classic example of 'out of date' shocks and very poor handling on a track.

[@nickvledder]

Absolutely agree! RCKicks makes Tamiya look good during the build and I love to watch it, but I don’t want a Tamiya myself.

[@brucelevall2925]

Why does the diff tighten up anymore than it does on the td4

[@RCKickschannel]

It doesn’t need as much as you think so go easy.

[@brucelevall2925]

@@RCKickschannel ok mine did not tighten all the way up like some of the other diffs i have built for other rc cars

[@D20MCK]

**low profile servo**

[@letzvisit1661]

Hi mate could I pls have a contact email for you of that’s ok. I have a couple questions about a new build but also an old car I have which I’ve seen a video of the MAnta ray . Thanks very much

[@RCKickschannel]

You can message me on the RCKicks Facebook group or [e-mail]

[@letzvisit1661]

@@RCKickschannel thanks Gavin I’ll join and will ping you an email. Keep up the great content, thoroughly enjoying your channel. It be good to see some straight line speed tests also between models

[@kyoz1984]

Brushed? Why a brushed motor in a new kit????? 🤢

[@RCKickschannel]

It will only be driven a few times a year so no point fitting a more expensive brushless setup in it. I need the budget for other content.

[@butchmeister80]

Not a fan of the wheels on these, wouldn’t buy one for the price they are if you factor in motor esc and running gear it’s a very pricey bit of kit! I’d get an arrma typhon rtr

[@RCKickschannel]

Arrma Typhon RTR is a totally different animal but I take your point

[@butchmeister80]

@@RCKickschannel exactly same price ish probably, comes ready built and can actually use and abuse it this avante would fall to bits after one crash I would imagine! Just one for the shelf fans or maybe strict circuit racing although won’t be overly quick on a brushed set up I’d imagine

[@shaunbitz3569]

After watching your video I’m actually liking the looks of the chassis but that bloody body though.😔

[@alanrixson4949]

Nice build video, But the Diffs are shit end off,why the fffff didn't Tamiya include proper diff nuts what a waist, you can't run it on the Swiss Chease nuts there spin undone!!!!

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes it really should have come with metal diff nuts and I would recommend anyone driving this car in anger to replace them for sure, especially if you are adjusting the diffs.

[@chrisgiles5389]

Tamiya's worse car ever

[@RCKickschannel]

Really? What don’t you like about it Chris?