Tamiya Levant XB (RTR) Brushless 1/10 4WD Stadium Truck: First Cruise Around the Park!

First cruise 'round the mini skate park and first unharmful little upgrade of the 4WD Tamiya Levant XB (RTR) Brushless 1/10 Stadium Truck (Tamiya 57789). Hope you'll enjoy!
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I have done several videos with this release lately which includes long write ups in the description box. But to sum it up here:
- The Tamiya Levant was released in 2009.
- It is based on the 4WD TB-01 chasssis and the Dual Hunter body and comes w/ full ball bearings, oil filled CVA shocks etc.
- It was Tamiya's first RTR (XB) model w/ their first brushless combo: the TBLM-01 and the TBLE-01.
- Apparently it was an attempt to get into the popular brushless Monster/Stadium Truck/Truggy scene at that time.
- It never gained any big popularity though: A guess at why, would be the combination of the price, the 16T brushless motor and low gearing which left the Levant a bit on the slow and pricey side compared to other models.
- This year, nine years after it's initial release, it seems one of the biggest distributers of Tamiya in the EU sold off their entire stock, which has left the European market with very favorable priced Tamiya Levants on sale.
This brand new Levant is running with old NiMH batteries in this video. I'm afraid these where the only pre-charged batteries I had, when I suddenly got an unexpected moment to go out for a Tamiya Run. The life of a working father. You have to take what you can get. But I still had fun. Please check out the Levant Speed Test in my channel to see it running on a 2S LiPo.
For those who prefer no music and no slo-mo here is a short unlisted version of this video:
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More videos with the Tamiya Levant:
- Tamiya Levant Unboxing:
- Tamiya Levant Electronics:
- Tamiya Levant Tamico Roller Edition:
- Tamiya Levant GPS Speed test:
- Tamiya Levant Test Run:
More to come!
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Tamiya Levant Brushless Item 57789 Specifications:
- Released in 2009
- 4WD Shaft-driven
- Bathtub Type Frame
- Pre-built TB-01 Chassis
- Pre-painted and pre-cut polycarbonate body and wing
- Length: 430 mm
- Width: 295 mm
- Height: 162 mm
- Wheelbase: 280 mm
- Tread (F/R): 245mm
- Tire Width/Diameter (F/R): 50/110mm
- Longitudinally Placed Motor
- Front and Rear 3-bevel Differential Gears
- 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
- 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
- CVA Oil Dampers
- Full Ball Bearings
- Gear Ratio 11.44:1
- Brushless Motor TBLM-01 Included
- ESC for Brushless Motor TBLE-01 Included
- Servo: TP-S3003
- Receiver: TP-R132JE 27 Mhz AM 2-channel
- Transmitter: Adspec GP 27 Mhz AM 2-channel (requires eight R6/AA/UM3 batteries)
- Running battery and batteries for transmitter not included.
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Nordic RC Visions Statement:
This video features homemade footage of my own radio-controlled unit, the Tamiya Levant XB Brushless (Tamiya #57789), from my personal RC model collection. All rights reserved.