Tamiya TD4 Super Avante First Run

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey 👋🏻 Really really sorry for the terrible audio interference in the video, I honestly don’t know what went wrong 😞😞😞

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Hey Glen, I don’t know much but usually microphones found on streaming cameras can be REALLY sensitive and pick up hiss from nearby transformers and substations. I’ve heard horror stories from Canadian guitarists being able to pick up radio station transmissions from many miles away (some from the USA, with them being in Toronto) and with clarity to boot! Just something to possibly consider. Maybe take your camera out to that location and see if it picks up that hiss again. It could also be the radio gear making “noise” too so you may want to power that combo on and see if the camera mic picks up the hiss. Anyway Glen, hope I could help and I look foreword to seeing another run-in with the hop-ups.

[@stephenkelly8065]

Is the buzz you’re teeth chattering, definitely not the diffs, they’re as smooth as a gravy butty. At least it’s not snowing like here in the U.K. ! Didn’t get my hotshot, super avante or a PS5 Lol 😂 However I did get my 40th anniversary Porsche ! Now to build or hide in a locked cupboard to pay for a funeral plan ?! Lol 😂. Are you getting one on the channel ? Keep up the great videos. Greatbigste.

[@benjaminaagesen7697]

5G radiation....

[@schuttrostig5729]

Actually the Analog style humm brumm is still tons better than what most others put as musik into their videos. Thats some pure 80ties vibe right for the Avante revive!

[@patricer.9022]

this sound seems to come from a cathodic TV with a bad antenna 😆

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Runs Great 😊 I personally know how nicely this chassis performs. People are too worried about the body & mud guards and don’t realise how nicely the TD4 handles 😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Totally agree Adam 😊👊🏻

[@Freddie44utube]

Negativity has too much of a voice these days, handling looks great that’s what matters looks can be changed

[@neontetra1000]

What a turning circle! Sounded mega smooth , almost like a belt drive. Nice car .I’m sold .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic it really is a good chassis, I bet we start to see more of them on the tracks soon 😅👊🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

That interference could just be the buzz of driving an exciting new fresh to market Tamiya kit. The neon looks mega cool outside. Handles lovely. Great job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha fantastic comment my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@dmanalang9037]

Thank you so much for making the video, I opt out on the TT-02B and went fot TD-4 because of it. You are a Tamiya Legend.

[@RCRetro]

Happy to see one of these running. Looking sweet & love the non box art... Can't wait to get one of these. Great vid my friend.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@mrdixon3765]

As nice as it is to see the footage of it on your bench you can't beat seeing it in motion. Looks great 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@brianargo1659]

But still I love the build👍 great job Glen.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@markscotchford4159]

Glenn you can rattling on as you say all day. I'm sure thousands of us would still watch. I was really looking forward to this video. Thanks so much for braving the minus five. There are many things that stand out as super about this buggy but above all the level price playing field has to be one. We can all get one if we want and can afford. Just like we can all get the hop ups we want or can afford. No inflated auction prices etc. I know they will fluctuate towards Christmas and yes, it is a lot of money comparatively speaking but this seems to be both a 'character' buggy and one with great potential for the track. I hope you keep it, run it regularly and it doesn't become a shelf queen. Kind of a long term test. I think it marks a great landmark place for Tamiya and it shows their confidence in their products and hopefully the support their customers have too. Be great to know ongoing sales figures.

[@TAMIYALegends]

This is a great comment Mark, thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us 🤩👊🏻

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I didn't like the TD4 at first, but now having seen some build videos, especially yours, I actually really, really like it now! Your one seems to handle brilliantly, at least on the tarmac with those dual-block tyres, it would be very interesting to see what it goes like on a proper off-road track. Awesome video as always, keep up the great work :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Barry, yeah we definitely need to see this new car on the track soon 🤩👊🏻

[@leemollison7508]

Transverse mid-rear motor and longitudinal battery was always going to have great turn-in. I've been planning on running a shorty lipo longitudinally in one of my Top-Forces to gain more steering on power. This new TD4 chassis ticks all the boxes for a good handling bash car. One of the biggest problems I have with popular 'Basher' vehicles is the driving experience, I like vehicles that still turn in well at speed without understeering or swapping ends instantly. I'd like to see this go around the Tamiya Legends Arena!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Lee, I’m hoping to get it over there, but it’s going to be difficult now Winter is here 🤕

[@Non-fixed_Abode]

The paintwork really pops out in the natural light👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I certainly won’t lose sight of it Dan 🤣👊🏻

[@brianbohnert3554]

I like it best with the front wing in the rear position and with the mud guards on. I'd love to see it running on a hard pan dirt track. Love your paint job!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching Brian 😊👊🏻

[@waterwoodstudio4200]

Excellent and talk about smoothness of the drivetrain it is definitely right up there. Been back listening to Dr. Taki of Tamiya talking about the advancement of materials availability since he designed the first Avante and how it affects development of all versions till now, quite a story really. From the Japan Tamiya channel this car jumps really quite well on track but full options of this car is really not cheap.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@ericwood2790]

Looked smooth and agile , mine was shipped out Friday so I should have it early next week. Can’t wait after watching this.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh that’s great news Eric 🤩👊🏻

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Glen, even if the interference made an impact on the video, it was great that you were able to even give us all a run-in video of the TD4. Might have to do another running video with all the hop-ups at a later date but still, I can accept the video we got for what it was. Anyway Glen, thanks as always for your insight.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic yeah the audio was terrible but at least I got to show how good it actually runs my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Very nice buggy! 👌 Nice build Glenn, thanks for sharing your video mate 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@brianargo1659]

Put a peace of board down on that curb where the grass strip is with the trees. On ur left side walking back from the gravel spot and jump from one parking lot to the other! I think would be cool to see it catch a little air! Lol. Cool video. Keep them coming 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Brian 😊👊🏻

[@robcraighill6315]

Even on cold tires and surface looks to handle really well Glenn, plenty of turn in and not too loose at the rear 😎👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s a really planted drive, which honestly did surprise me considering the conditions Rob 😊👊🏻

[@madsrcbuggy]

Looked great out on the tarmac where it belongs, very nice! Even though the winter is mega annoying, I'm in Finland, I got similar crap weather here. The best 4wd Tamiya I ever tried is the DF-03, just standard Dark Impact, it would be fun to try this someday.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah Winter sucks my friend 🥶 Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@carlomac]

Hi Glenn, it looks like it ran great! Sounded nice and smooth, I hope some racers get it to the track and really test the performance of it because it would be great to see how it performs. Thanks Glenn!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah me too 😊. We are stating to see more and more videos coming out with this car, so hopefully the track videos are on the way my friend 😊👊🏻

[@trinityibiza]

That’s a beauty, I’ve just been told mine is due this week & next batch early next year. Cancelled mine for next week, wishing I hadn’t now, but money is short.

[@markscotchford4159]

I know what you mean. I've gone overdrawn to get the kit. :-) Now I've got to wait before I can get a motor and low profile servo. :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent hopefully it won’t be too long before you get your hands on it 😅👊🏻

[@terence79chan]

Thanks for the run video, it seems to handle better than the Avante 2011 with the upgraded steering set. 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh yeah you can’t compare it to a design from 88, this it a brand new chassis and is pretty awesome my friend 😊😊😊

[@TheFlyHustla]

Awesome stuff Glenn, It looks a great runner. I'm looking at getting one of these hopefully when funds allow.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic I’m sure you’ll really like this new chassis my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@silvazoldyck366]

Looked really planted and stable.

[@soarin12]

Hi Glenn, love your take on the Super Avante.. it's great for the hobby to show other variations that bring in some personal flare. I've just bought a 2011 Avante that I will try and complete over Xmas, As a novice I'm admittantly a bit nervous. 👍

[@mdrc9980]

Hi Glenn. Agree the front wing looks better set slightly further back. For me, I think it looks miles better and way more aggressive without the mudguards. I guess that’s the beauty of this hobby, each to their own!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks for your feedback my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@peterhootonrc1498]

Hi Glenn thanks for the running video it looks superb at handling. Didn’t seem to look much when I first saw it in box art but you’ve really brought the best out of it. I’d love an Avante but rather pricey for me at present and with the super avante cheaper it makes it more attractive Anyway super job and love the front aerofoil. Tamiya should employ you as their box art designer. Take care and best wishes

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey thanks for the lovely comment Peter 😊👊🏻

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Looks a fantastic runner! I like your original version with the mud guards. Looks great.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Wade 😊👊🏻

[@martinhsrc6699]

Bit late before I got to watch this. What a great video, keeping it real 👍 Wow it does go really well, I look forward to building & driving one myself at some point soon.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Martin 🤩 Yeah I was really impressed with its first run especially in these conditions 😊👊🏻

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

🎉🎊24,000 Subs!!!!🎊🎉 CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND. Very well deserved indeed! Anyhoo, great looking car. This is the colour scheme TAMIYA should have gone with from the start. The blue, the neon and the decals all compliment each othet perfectly. Also, i agree, the car does look better with the mudguards on. It looks very stable running too! Another brilliant video. 😃👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha yeah I woke up the 24k this morning 🥳🥳🥳

[@70monkey]

Lovely car Glenn. OK so I need to get one now! And every day is another day closer to summer

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha excellent thanks for watching my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@phillipcakebread7924]

Well done Glenn a really nice job done it seems like it handles really well congrats

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching Phillip 🤩👊🏻

[@alphawlff]

Thank you for this. I do like the chassis design for this buggy. I will keep it in mind for my next buggy.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@hidechan719]

Wow! What a cool style isn't it ! I like this

[@rcalltypes8230]

Nice buggy, I like everything about it, apart from the battery installation.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s not the best but I will say you get use to it very quickly 😅👊🏻

[@Watta1979]

My friend,this time i don’t really like the body set,bacause it’s a new car,not the original avante,so i don’t like to paint it as an original (or re-re)avante.i like the box art,something different for a brand new car.i like the tyres for running session,the handling performances and the motor.i bought that motor watching your past vids,and still not using it,i’ll try on this car when i’ll build it.this is only my personal opinion,as always i love the passion that you put in your “creations”,thank you so much

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and leaving a comment my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@uroprop]

mud guards belongs on the kit..i really like this one

[@rcicons4915]

Forget the audio. That was all visual. Great run my friend. That thing runs great. I actually have that same running gear. The Tekin fx pro is awesome. I absolutely can’t wait to put mine together and rip it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic I’m glad you like it Keith, despite all the negativity this car has had, it’s an absolute beauty my friend 😍😍😍

[@brianargo1659]

If it's that cold. I would set in my car with the heat on and film from there. That would help keep the wind noise down, keep u warm, and allow u to stay and film longer👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s definitely no fun running them in the winter 🥶

[@camilleriap2]

Looks sweet Glenn! As far as speed, I think it’s fast enough! What’s the point of being blistering fast if it’s uncontrollable. However, I think with its low center of gravity front shocks and lower ride height I bet this thing would do fairly well on an Astro or carpet track. I would keep the tyres, but put them on dish wheels as not to destroy the originals. Brushed or brushless, brushless is more efficient, but in the end who really cares as long as it’s fun. I still have some old brushed trinity motors that I used to run in my associates rc12 cars, which are in need of some restoration. Enough waffling, beautiful car thank you for the video.

[@lionelplunkett9428]

G'day Glenn mate yeah I agree low wing mount mud guards and front wing moved back to were you had it. That TZ 11 turn motor should blow the tires off it. Watched all the video handles lovely the sound of The 11 turn takes me back very nice buggy mate 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent yeah you can’t beat that awesome brushed motor sound my friend 😊😊😊

[@drissghalmi6278]

Glenn getting it done ✔️ sitting doing your piece to camera in your coat frozen priceless!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and one more thing please please please don’t take that lovely lunchbox you just finished for a test drive because we all know what’s going to happen 🤣🤣🤣

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha always keep it real on this. Channel 🤣 And yes the Lunchy won’t be going out lol 😂

[@MikeyB_1972]

That is a sweet little car. I am going to try to get one for Christmas…

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@justinevans1894]

Looks pretty quick to me, it drives really well.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching Justin 😊👊🏻

[@Freddie44utube]

You nailed the looks first time out, you had a vision and it worked. I like a high rear wing but low looks right on yours. Also love the job you did reworking the wiring much better install, you seem to have got the diffs spot on they are not slipping in normal use the tiny bit of slip off the mark is acceptable as you rarely drive like that other than to demonstrate as you did, You’re driving has come a long way since aimless throttle pulsing and finding the curb first timeout (original Avante)😂 that Super Avante looks to handle really well, you have a lot of steering lock yet it still looks stable and drivable even on the ice it was still controllable, Really great demonstration… Please don’t give the haters a second thought let alone a mention you seem apprehensive to allow yourself to say this is a great car. I’d say for the tricky conditions with the torque generated by the undergeared 11double the super Avante looked amazingly stable… People badmouthing a new release before they have even tried one don’t deserve a seconds thought Tamiya have produced a new product line and it works well im excited to get mine done btw I even like those yellow wheels now they are on my Topforce Evo Thank you Glenn you are our hero, I love what you do and the positive enthusiastic way you deliver your videos Btw, is the audio feedback caused by mobile interference. Once again thank you for making me stop by!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks so much for this great comment Neil 🤩🤩🤩

[@stewartlewis3503]

Thanks again RC ELF! To my eyes this kit almost looks better without a shell on it. Its the same with the TC01, both those two with hop-up shocks white springs and blue bits look great naked. In an odd way its a shame you put those Egress wheels with dishes on it, it make the standard kit wheels look horrendous in comparison. Its becoming harder and harder not to spend the money that should be going elsewhere on buying one of these. Great little video series and wonderful to see such different takes on wheels/wings/mud guards combos.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and the comment Stewart 🤩👊🏻

[@thegreattreon0177]

It looks great with the front wing and mudguards off

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the feedback David 😊👊🏻

[@johnmyall5548]

High wing, no mud guards👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks John 😊👊🏻

[@srelms]

Mega job Glenn great paint job. Mud guards on front wing off is my opinion. If you want to go full motorsport bling change the left side wheel nuts for red. On a real car they self tighten so right is blue, left is red.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and commenting my friend 😊👊🏻

[@TheUsmc0802]

Soooooo much better with out the front fenders. Looks Ace as you Brits would say 😎. Thank you for this! Maybe I should’ve ordered this vice the EVO.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment my friend 😊👊🏻

[@peteredwards7114]

Nice smooth cornering.Very nice car.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching Peter 😊👊🏻

[@milosrcernycerny5537]

Rear wing is nice, but I prefer higher position for it. And no mud guards. Nice run, Im looking forward to TD-2. Good job Glenn 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@dennisharold8934]

Looks great! Would like to see it on a track to see how it performs!

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Looks great

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@catxls1835]

It does handle really well, considering the new tyres and the extra low temperature mate!! I know this buggy has some lovers and some haters but, I think this video will change a lot of peoples opinions including my own!! I bet it would be great with the ice spike tyres or the off road track you tested on in the summer of 2019? Was that video about an Astute and another car!! Thumbs up man!!

[@gregory9157]

With the paintscheme you used, I honestly think it looks better with the mudguards. 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yep me too Gregory 🤩👊🏻

[@paulwilkinson4501]

Great look Glenn once again!! I said from beginning lose the mudguards and td4 and td2 will look miles better 👍👍 Looks ace mate 😎😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Paul 😊👊🏻

[@mattiasrc]

Looks really good, almost to nice to run.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah well it probably won’t run now until we get through winter 🥶

[@marcford6715]

My opinion. I personally like the car and the more I see it the more I like it . I prefer yours with high wing and with mud guards, You must do old vs new round a track love to see that. I will be getting one soon.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and leaving a comment Marc 😊👊🏻

[@scottnorton6834]

Mine is due to be delivered today. Still need to finalize the last bits and decide one motor/esc combo. Should have it built and ready to run by the spring.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic Scott, I’m sure you’ll really enjoy the build 😊👊🏻

[@mad-beerc3818]

Looks best how it was originally! You nailed its looks first hit Glenn! Very nimble buggy and I suspect if tuned right would be quite efficient on track for the hard core racing guys out there? Like you said Glenn not ideal surface to show it off as it was rock hard! and l thought it was cold over here in England lol....awesome again mate🤩👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thank you 😊

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@TAMIYALegends 👍

[@theoagrc]

Great video Glenn. Love that you enjoy the chassis. I thought it looked better without the wheel arches at first but once you put them back on…. I think they look really good!! 😂 Enjoy the hop ups and stay warm!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha staying warm over here isn’t easy my friend 🥶🥶🥶 Thanks for watching and commenting, very much appreciated 🤩👊🏻

[@theoagrc]

@@TAMIYALegends love you videos my friend. Just been watching your Terra Scorcher videos this evening. I have one for the channel next year but have too many other projects going on at the moment 😂

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Does look like it handles really well 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

It really does it’s very planted 🤩

[@alfredyost7972]

Hi Glen, you did a great job on building this car. I do not think I will get one of these cars. I was tempted to get one but I do not like the battery set-up. I just do not want to take the car apart to install a battery. It does look that Tamiya might come up with a different arrangement for the car. However, we have not seen anything yet. Thoughts ?

[@ptaylor5014]

I'm late to the party as I've just finished work, looks a good runner Glenn👍, I prefer the running wheels and tyres to the egress ones with wheel caps on.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Paul 😊😊😊

[@adrianharrison5208]

Hi Glenn, that looks awesome mate, it really does look better than box art but I think I'll be using the same paint as you put I'll try the way it's painted I box just to see, if that makes sense 🤔 The wing looks better low down on the back, I really like the front wing were you have further back like that, I am with you with the box wheels and tires I feel they look soft and waters the look of it.. Awesome build mate 👍one of my favorites!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks Adrian 🤩👊🏻

[@andrewmagro7703]

What a Great Video Glenn, Loved it looked great and handled awesome i truly cant wait to get mine going but got the TC01 and the Durga to build and run first - Gotta Love this Hobby Your TD4 is a Beast and surly it will go great at the Tamiya Arena also cheers bud :-))

[@markscotchford4159]

Wow, you're doing alright. :-) Good for you. Where did you get your Durga from? Be good to see what you think of the Durga and the Super Avante as a comparison once you have them both running.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Andrew 😊👊🏻

[@schuttrostig5729]

I think the car is a really great Avante successor. Tech demo of overbuild and running great rc car, way to complicated and heavy for racing but really nice engineering. I mean putting 8 ballbearings into the steering system just to be defeated by fastening the servo mounts only to the bottom and not to bottom and side of chassis as well as the inherent play of the servo saver. Eaven though its the High Torque one it still has some play... no idea why tamiya doesnt come up with V2 of that servo saver already.

[@amc_sounds]

We really need to see this on the track to see how it handles in the air 😜 For the visual side of things, low nose front wing, no guards and high rear wing for me 😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊😊😊

[@ianjenkins4641]

I like a bit if height on the rear wing. Top force, Egress etc Looks like it runs really well. Paint job look epic

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Ian 😊👊🏻

[@tm5123]

I kinda like the highwing, as it flows off the shocktowers nicely, which I think kinda hides them sticking out massively with the low position on the wing. BUT, while running, you dont really see the shocktowers as clearly, and it does look nice while running, have to see it from a bit further away with the highwing, and see if that looks good too. Always been a bit of a fan of the top force look with the wing kinda highup tho, not gonna lie. :D Excellent vid, and it was nice finally see you run the Super Avante. :D Still waiting for mine, as its due to arrive in the same pre-order with my anniversary porsches, so probably waiting till december, hopefully get it this year.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh wow you’ve got the Porsche coming too, that’s fantastic my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@SEAN-fx5dm]

Great video as ever 👍, personally I would go with the high wing, no mudguards and no front wing.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the feedback Sean 😊👊🏻

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome Glenn!!!! Where did you find those tires? Looks great my friend!!!!! Sorry for the late comment, been dealing with "crap at home".

[@chrisward3222]

Really appreciate you taking the time to try out all the different configurations people had asked for / mentioned. Certainly shows how versatile a buggy this can be though! What are you using as a front wing, looks like a cut down Top Force one? I do find it funny how much the character changes with the change of wheels, those kit wheels, not sure if its the mismatch in colour (come on Tamiya, why do you make yellow such hard work!) or the style. Based on how good it looks with the speed discs I wonder how it would look with neon yellow DF03 wheels? Certainly got alot of food for thought for how I will do mine, and this series has now made me decide I want one (between all the DF01 / Top Force projects I'm playing with!).

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent Chris, yeah the front wing is just a cut down rear wing, very similar in shape to the Top Force wing 😅👊🏻

[@ShenRC]

Looks like it runs very nice, sounded like a mic was not fully plugged in or the radio interfered with the video sound?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah no idea what caused it but it sucked 🤕🤩🤩

[@alexgeisel2581]

The car looks great, I prefer the wing in the high position.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the feedback Alex 😊👊🏻

[@Bloggingidiot]

I actually like it with rear wing high and no mud guards. I love the Astute so that’s my reason. I’m not sure on the front wing either. But…everyone has their own ideas 🤷‍♂️

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and your feedback my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@Bloggingidiot]

No worries. I’m not criticising your build. Yours is the best one I have seen so far 👍.

[@K-Anator]

Hahaha, I was messing with one of my old radios and didn't see the warning message. I thought the interference was the crystal transmitter messing with my old stereo.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha 🤣👊🏻 Yeah I’ve still no idea what caused that 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@timm9970]

I'm a complete convert. I love the mudguards. Caterhamesqe. They are the way forward. Just thinking how some of the icons would look with them.... Clod?? 🤣

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha now that would look interesting 🤣👊🏻

[@cliffnewman5469]

Glen your a marvel always find you videos so useful, you started my passion with the TRF range, unfortunately for me this super avante reminds me of Elvis when he made his comeback! Overweight and slightly podgy as for the chassis layout nice new ideas. But the body needs to loose weight, shame tamiya. Glen keep up the great work.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Cliff, hope the TRF passion is going well my friend 😍👊🏻

[@bigblock146]

It'd be awesome if tamiya made rims exactly like you made. They look so good on that model. I reckon you've done a top job,the colour scheme suits to a tee. I dislike the moon buggy mudguards however

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@MeikelDaVinci]

Hey Glenn, nice video! What camera setup do you use? I'm thinking to start my own channel and need some influence :)

[@spencergold1279]

Great running video Glenn. Be interesting to see your thoughts using the standard shocks - so we can see/hear through you how much of a difference the trf ones make👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent I’m glad you liked it my friend 😊👊🏻

[@chriswatson9519]

Sounds like you may have had some electronic noise from your transmitter Glenn never thought I'd like the mudguards but they've grown on me

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha I’m exactly the same Chris, it’s funny how our perceptions keep changing 🤣👊🏻

[@alanrixson4949]

Think the old pacemaker was interfering Glen 🤣 Anyway top video and love the look you've done with it (personally I'd leave the mudguards off)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Pacemaker that’s what it was Alan 🤣👊🏻

[@bigyin.7710]

My personal preference, high rear wing, it's nicely in line then with the rear shock mounts. Front wing forward and no mud guards, jury is out on the wheel covers. Still a nice model, though.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the feedback my friend 😊👊🏻

[@jeremywilson3546]

Nice running running video you will have to get its sister car td2 when it's out.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve got it on pre order 😅👊🏻

[@AddamsPlayground]

Still not a huge fan of the looks but the run is impressive and seeing some of the builds with it has changed my mind some on the looks. Still not a fan of have to take vital bit off every time I want to change the battery so the TD2 has peaked my interest more than this one. I certainly don't hate it for sure, just can't see paying that much for something I am not in love with. Yours does look very goo good, not bashing on it or the kit, just have not grown to like it too much yet.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I totally get what you’re saying, it’s definitely not for everyone 😅👊🏻

[@swmarine9745]

Which car do you like better this or the db-02 Leonis?

[@brucelevall2925]

Hi glen the Td-4 comes with bearings when do you expect the Td-2 to come on your channel the two wheel drive version

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah full bearing kit 😊 I don’t think the TD2 is out until the end of February, so tbh I’d guess that actually means April 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jaxonbeilner9258]

Nice video,thanks for the entertainment

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you for watching 😎👊🏻

[@leonarddye1975]

Will the car handle a 13.5 motor or just a waste. Car looks great, my car is due tomorrow!!! I'm thinking of a black car.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh not a problem at all, it would take a 10.5 if not more tbh 😅👊🏻

[@SonnyBurnett85]

Hello. Just to check have you done the Astute TD2 review yet? Interested in that one.

[@SonnyBurnett85]

If you need one Iet me know. Did an impulse purchase recently and doubt i'll ever build it. I'm sticking with TT-02B builds only.

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

i like the wing at the front , right at the front .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Tim 😊👊🏻

[@brianbouley2117]

Still waiting on mine unfortunately I think I waited to long to preorder. Could care less about the avante name on it. It's a td4 to me, I'm sure tamiya will have plenty of variants of it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’m totally the same it’s the new TD4 and it’s awesome 😎

[@mirkosommerfeld4058]

Cool look👍. Who is the Name of the rim Covers?

[@alantaylor353]

8:53.. That audio noise is nowt to worry about mate... It's just your camera shivering.! You did say it was minus five after all.! 😜

[@mjderstine]

hey glenn. that might actually be coming from the motor. put some caps on it and try again.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hmmm interesting although it didn’t do it on the quick bench test, although that was a different microphone 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wadeskelton7585]

This car feels (from my phone anyways) like a cross between the original Avante and the Egress - seems like it’s not gonna complain too much if you drive it hard - do you think it deserves the Avante name based on how you’re feeling so far?? With the last two Avante offerings it was a clear NO but I haven’t heard anyone give a verdict on this kit yet. I love the car either way, definitely gonna find one thanks for all the vids on it brother!!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hmmm this is a great question 🤔 The name thing was never an issue for me as there is only one Avante. I think deep down I wish they hadn’t of called it that, we would of saved all this negativity over it. I also think people will actually miss out on the great chassis just because of its name, which is such a shame. So I honestly don’t know if it deserves that name but what I can say is I’m extremely happy with it so far 😅👊🏻

[@wadeskelton7585]

@@TAMIYALegends yeah right on that’s the way to look at it - they made a great new car, what have I done lately?? 😄

[@leemollison7508]

@@TAMIYALegends I think, to me as a kid of the 80's there really only is one Avante. Back in the day I derided the Egress when it came out (as a kid I had no idea that it was an improvement) and I wasn't a massive fan of the Vanquish either, however I didn't mind the 2001 (shape) but I wasn't a fan of the decals and wheels, lol. Black special is still an Avante too, although i personally feel the original scheme looks better. Anyway, waffling on:- I would have no problem with Tamiya re-using the Avante name *if* the car still had its distinctive shape, this is where the Super falls short. Aesthetically, '88 Avante, 2001, 2011 and Black Special are all Avante's. Mk II, Aero, and Super are not.....I mean, what do Tamiya know about their own products anyway 😅 could have called it the Super Bigwig and that probably would have been more popular! 🤔 I think they went with an Avante naming due to the effort that went into making a sorted chassis, similar to the effort put into the original.