Customized Hotshot II The Hotshot II debuted in 1987, a follow up to the Hotshot, our wildly popular first-ever shaft driven 4WD buggy. Now, the Hotshot II makes a re-appearance with various tweaks added by the famous Japanese designer Mr. Jun Watanabe. It features an overhauled color scheme of brilliant blue (body and wing are pre-painted in this color, and pre-cut), with a prominent white stripe. The driver figure position has also been reevaluated, while the upper deck and roll cage are new components, bringing the driver up to a more realistic location. Guards and car number plates were also designed by Watanabe, while the motor has a dedicated sticker. |
Shaft Driven 4WD Chassis Based upon the original Hotshot II design, this shaft driven 4WD chassis has sealed gearboxes and differentials front and rear and gives an intuitive drive. The front of the four-wheel double wishbone suspension employs a monoshock setup, with two dampers at the rear (all are CVA oil dampers molded in yellow), while metal plated parts such as uprights and wheels give the model a realistic look. The latter are shod with hybrid oval block/pin spike low-profile tires. |
![]() šRear uprights have a matte plated finish. |
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![]() šCVA oil dampers are used on the rear, their tension being adjustable via spacers. |
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![]() šMatte plated wheels are paired with semi-pneumatic hybrid tread tires. |
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šLeft: This kit also includes a polycarbonate rear wing, with lots of stickers to decorate it. šRight: Check out the model in action, in this video on our official YouTube channel! |
Specifications šLength: 390 mm, width: 235 mm, height: 150 mm šWeight: 1,285 g šTread: 205 mm (front), 200 mm (rear) šTire width/diameter: 31/88 mm (front), 38/88 mm (rear) šABS monocoque šShaft-driven 4WD š3-bevel differential gears š2-piece steering tie-rod š4-wheel double wishbone suspension šGear ratio = 8.70:1 šType 540 motor (with dedicated sticker) šElectronic speed controller (ESC) is sold separately. |
Separately Required Items š2-channel R/C system w/ESC šR6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter šBattery pack & charger |