re-released Avante? or something new?

[Coelacanth]

I AM BACK!!!
Among the many R/C models Tamiya has produced, the epoch-making dune buggy R/C model "Avante 4WD" is still an extremely popular machine.

"Epoch-making"?? That's a new one....

[proffesso]

more update from tamiya. they are doing their job this time
http://www.tamiya.com/english/info/avante2011/index.htm

thanks for the link! always loved this picture, used to think yeah look at all those parts

i think thats the old one.

techni gold motor, 1200mah pack

[nsr250_repsol]

I just read all the news. My knee jerk reaction was "NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" as I have 1 NIB 2 New Built, 2 Restorations in progress, and project Avante. After reading the lates news I'm very excited for the new updated Avante. Looks like Tamiya is doing a great job re-making the Avante with a good mix of updates and keeping it original. This keeps the Original Avante still collectable but allows people to get an Avante they always wanted but didn'twant to fork up the $$$$ for one and for me lets me run one again! Looks like I will have a new vintage racer

[nsr250_repsol]

I just sent in a pre-order for 2 direct from Japan. Comes with a free T-shirt as well. The price is not so bad either 40% off the list price.

http://banzaihobby.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20_55&products_id=8792

[MelvinsArmy]

I was never a huge Avante fanatic, but I always did think they were cool. Looking at the exploded view and the discrption of the new kit, it sounds like a ton of fun. Maybe I'll have to get one, it would be fun to put together and maybe even race up in CT for the vintage nats.

[Bormac]

I want, I want, I want!

[Mad Racer]

I WANT I WANT TOO!!!!!!!

Just pre ordered mine.

[nsr250_repsol]

So I'm lucky and have a Japanese wife to translate all the good info I could find. Looks like the first pre-orders will come with a limited T-shirt. The kit will include a 1700SCR battery, a modren motor, and stickers for the motor to resemble the technigold motor.

Other changes/updates detailed here: http://www.tamiya.com/english/info/avante2011/index.htm

Most Japanese based hobby shops are taking pre-orders now and will ship international. Lets just hope the exchange rate is better in Feb.

[tamiyadan]

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[rctenracer]

I am in for one when they come out. I wish it was the egress instead. Have not searched tamiya stuff in awhile but the prices on ebay for the avante and egress are just crazy.

[scottmac74]

I am in for one when they come out. I wish it was the egress instead. Have not searched tamiya stuff in awhile but the prices on ebay for the avante and egress are just crazy.

x2.

I would prefer the Egress as well, because it had Ti hardware and woven CF chassis plates. Since the re-re Avante has gone to a woven CF chassis and machined Alum parts (vs. cast), I will pick one up and be happy! Besides, if Tamiya re-re's the Egress, I will buy that too and be even happier

[tiger1]

The weakest link in Tamiya's car is always the black plastic, which tend to age and crack with time.

Tamiya also improve the plastic in the new Avante??

[ireg]

Re-Avante landed our shore yesterday afternoon and its selling like hot cakes

Others are quite dissapointed about the bonus part which is DF03 wheels. but who cares its free anyway
all those who bought they notice the blister pack around the motor but dont care whether its a crack or defect just buy buy buy

[Bormac]

Yep, I still want one!
I get paid right after it's release here. Woohoo!