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Tamiya Astute part availability

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Kicking around the idea of picking up an Astute. As I like to drive (and crash) my cars I was wondering about the part availability with this car. Complete cars come up fairly regularly. As always any info is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Tamiya Astute part availability

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Some parts are easy but others you have to buy those complete cars to pirate off of. :lol: And then hope they aren't broken. Like everything else - watch ebay. :roll:
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Re: Tamiya Astute part availability

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I wouldn't buy an Astute as a runner the rear susspension set up is way too fragile to the point that I have seen never run new builts with broken hubs. If you want an Astute to run buy a Super Astute they are much more resilient and have a better transmission.

See this link for more info.

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=2472&hilit=Astute
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