58757 - Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross (BB-02)

Following on from the hit Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01), Tamiya is very delighted to announce a brand new rear-wheel drive BB-02 buggy chassis! This R/C car assembly kit is inspired by Volkswagen Beetles which take part in American off-road races. The chassis offers front suspension arm choices – double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and features floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust and dirt. Details such as window net, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes and roll cage enhance realism, and driver and co-driver figures feature modern off-road race style. Get ready for this kit, which combines realistic looks and superlative off-road performance!

About the Model

• This is a 1/9 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 454mm, width: 204 (with front double trailing arms) / 225mm (with front double wishbone arms), height: 180mm. Wheelbase: 283mm
• The newly-designed 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body recreates a race-oriented Beetle which features bulging front and rear fenders and removed rear engine hood
• The roll cage ensures chassis rigidity, and protects driver figures
• Light pods, front and tail lights are realistically captured
• Light cases moulded in black are included for attachment of separately sold LED lights
• Seated driver and co-driver figures with full-face helmets and dedicated arm parts are included
• Distinctive stickers are an original design for this kit
• Driver and co-driver (and their name stickers) are female
• Features realistic depictions of details such as window net, fire extinguisher, shift stick, steering wheel, air cleaner, pulley, muffler and exhaust pipes for extra realism

Assembled Buggy (* LED lighting sold separately)

BB-02 Chassis

• The rear-wheel drive BB-02 chassis has floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust
• The R/C equipment box is positioned under driver and co-driver figures
• Features a lengthwise battery pack with the motor at the rear for optimum balance
• The sealed gearbox has a built-in ball differential, and drive shafts have joint boots for reliable off-road performance
• 4-wheel independent suspension uses front double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and rear trailing arms (front double wishbone and rear trailing arms are from Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01))
  •  Front double trailing arms: common suspension on full-size vehicles / longer arms and increased stroke / stable, straight line performance / suited to flat dirt surfaces 
  • Front double wishbone arms: common on unlimited class vehicles / long arms give superlative ground-hugging / stable jumps / suited to off-road courses
• Adaptive dampers limit oil leakage. As the piston moves the oil seal changes shape and air passes through the hole, reducing oil leakage
• The battery pack can be installed from the bottom of the chassis by opening its hatch
• Hex hub wheels are paired with front rib pattern tyres for directional stability and rear square spike tyres for high grip (hex hub wheel shape is the same as that of Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01), and tyres are from Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01))
• Carton quantity is 2 and EAN is 4950344587575

Wheelbase Options & Interior Detail

Action Shots - note the suspension in action

Separately Required Items

• Optional
  • LED lighting
• What's needed?
  • Transmitter & receiver
  • Motor with a minimum shaft length of 10.5mm
  • ESC
  • Servo
  • Battery and charger
  • Tamiya PS paint for the polycarbonate body
  • Tools to help with assembly of the kit

Recommended Motors
Please note this kit requires a motor with a minimum shaft length of 10.5 mm:
This means the normal Tamiya brushed 540 motors, Sports-tuned motors, Torque-tuned motors etc are NOT compatible. This is because the pinion gear requires a long motor shaft when aligning/assembling to the gearbox.
Item 22096 GT-Tuned Motor II (25T)          
Item 22097 Lightly-Tuned Motor II (28T) 
Item 22098 Super Stock Motor VZ (23T) 
Item 22099 LT Torque-Tuned Motor (35T)              
Item 53929 Dirt Tuned Motor(27T)             
Item 53930 Super Stock Motor Bz Off Road         
Item 53696 Super Stock Motor Type-Tz   
Item 53697 Super Stock Motor Type-Rz  
Item 53983 Lightly Tuned Motor 28T         
Item 53779 GT-Tuned Motor (25T)              

Compatible Hop-Up Option Parts
Item 53823 Clamp Type Aluminium Wheel Hub (5mm Thick)
Item 22091 BB-01 Aluminium Steering Bridge
Item 54704 TA07 Aluminium Steering Arm Set
Item 22088 BB-01 Aluminium Damper Stays (Front)
Item 22087 33T Steel Idler Gear
Item 22071 BB-01 Slipper Clutch Set
Item 22069 BB-01 Aluminium Front Uprights (2pcs.)
Item 22068 63mm Swing Shafts
Item 22029 TD4 Differential Nut & Screw Set
Item 54505 Buggy Big Bore Aeration Damper (Rear/2pcs.)
Item 54504 Buggy Big Bore Aeration Damper (Front/2pcs.)
Item 54043 TRF501X Damper Hard Titanium Coated Piston Rod (Rear/2pcs.)
Item 54042 TRF501X Damper Hard Titanium Coated Piston Rod (Front/2pcs.)
Item 22025 TD4 Ball Differential Set
Item 54471 TA06 Steel Gear Differential Unit (Rear)
Item 51715 BBX Chrome Plated Wheels (26mm Width, Offset +2mm) 4pcs.
Item 51714 48 Pitch Spur Gear (86T)
Item 51713 BB-01 D Parts (Suspension Arms) (2pcs.)
Item 51712 BB-01 Front Uprights (2pcs.)