RIVERHOBBY OCTANE BLAST 1:10 SC Truck w/ 2.4Ghz Radio, Brushed Motor, Battery and Charger – RH-1043SC
Based on the very popular Riverhobby Octane desert Buggy, the new Riverhobby Octane Short Course truck now allows you to experience all the thrills of short course style racing and bashing with the clever engineering and handling similar to the Desert Buggy version of the Octane.
This new addition to the Riverhobby range is loosely based on the powerful Ultra 4 buggies that take up the challenge of racing through the US’ west coast deserts, the Octane SC is the perfect mix of Ready-to-Run entry level fun with a bit of scale realism for some added fun.
The Octane SC has some new and established features. The front suspension assembly is the same as the FTX Outlaw, Carnage and Bugsta with fully adjustable settings, universal driveshafts, turnbuckles and a heavy-duty metal geared differential. Moving back, the moulded chassis supports the centrally positioned sealed shaft drivetrain, steering servo, motor and receiver box.
Semi-scale trailing arm rear suspension sets the Octane SC apart from other short course trucks and it’s driving geometry is based on the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer and the Axial Bomber . This long travel suspension, with huge articulation is what full size U4 buggies use to tackle the uneven desert surface. With drive to the rear axle assembly via a telescopic sliding driveshaft along with multi-position shock absorber mounting points, the Octane can handle some of the roughest terrain.
FEATURES:
Ready to Run
4WD Shaft Drive
Fully covered receiver box
Rear Axle design with reinforced housing & adaptor
High Impact Front Suspension Arms
Big Bore Shocks with long droop
Unique Steering System with Front Universal Joint Shafts
Reinforced Upper Plate to Stiffen the Chassis Plate
Fully sealed centre transmission for gear protection
SPECS:
- Length – 500mm
- Width – 280mm
- Height – 200mm
- Wheelbase – 328mm
- Gear Ratio – 8.3:1
- Motor – 550 size brushed
- ESC – 40A Brushed water resistant (with LVD for 2s Lipo)
- Battery – 1800mah 7.2V Nimh
- Charger – 240V Wall charger Australian Plug
NEEDED TO COMPLETE:
8x AA alkaline batteries for the radio