Building the Avante

[McFig]

Looks like Joe is up to it again. This bad boy looks like it would be a lot of fun.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=501

[Wyoming]

Yeah that looks like a fun buggy, I want one ;)

[Budhatrain]

come on Scratch and dent!

[OldSchoolRC]

Just waiting for it to come into stock - already have mine on backorder!! :):) Picked up an M05ra to build in the meantime - cool little car. Keeping an eye out for the M06 to come in as well.

[teebeehex]

Oooh, this looks like a real fun build. I noticed the link on Tamiya USA yesterday and took a look through the manual already. Definitely some nice bits in this kit! Do want, is it too late for a late Christmas present? ;)

[McFig]

Something interesting about this one to, is that you will see some very different technology being employed. Joe informed me that at the time this first came out, there was nothing on the market like it. Once again Tamiya's engineering shining.

[OldSchoolRC]

I have a Vanquish - the poor man's Avante. The engineering was indeed ahead of its time. Aside from the weak steering set-up (mine may just be way worn) the suspension works great - the rear especially. Excellent design -very stable and planted.

As a runner...this one is no shelf queen, though I have the OG wheels, tires and swaybars as well:
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/dschlegel/For%20Sale/05302010026.jpg

[McFig]

Got to see the Avante, finished, in person.

WOW!

So much metal on this. Dead sexy. And carbon fiber chassis. Looks so sweet!