Aero Avante AR Chassis Guide
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Tamiya Shadow Shark (AR Chassis)(18704)
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Description
Shadow Shark is the fourth REV Series release, its body drawing on both the ocean predator and the "shark fin" surfaced by racing circuits. A high nose leads back to a fin that extends rearward from the cockpit, aiding airflow, while front and rear wings, side pontoons and an under-nose air intake round out the aerodynamic package. Matte-blue metal-plated 5-spoke wheels carry low-profile tires.
The AR chassis beneath it is built for durability and easy maintenance: its aerodynamic form routes air through the chassis interior to cool the battery and motor, with intakes on the chassis and body integrated into a single path, low-friction plastic bearings to minimise drivetrain losses, an underpanel and diffuser that can be removed without taking off the body, and a low-friction rear skid bar to reduce time lost on slope sections. This build runs a 4.2:1 gear ratio.
- Assembled dimensions: 155mm (L) x 97mm (W)
- Fourth model in the Mini 4WD REV Series
- Wheels: matte-blue metal-plated 5-spoke; tires: low-profile
- Chassis: AR, gear ratio 4.2:1, low-friction plastic bearings, removable underpanel/diffuser, rear skid bar
- Includes motor; snap-together assembly
- Requires 2x AA (R6/UM3) batteries, sold separately
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