Tamiya BBX on the BB-01 Chassis - Steps 15 and 16 - Building and Attaching Front Lower Arms

It's finally here on the channel!! The NEW Tamiya BBX on the NEW BB-01 Chassis! I just LOVE the look of this car and I think this will be a true performer in the world of Tamiya buggies.
This has been designed from the ground up! It uses a very strong (and actually quite heavy) plastic base that you then use to build a full roll cage on top of. It's a very very cool design!
This kit also comes with a FULL set of ball bearings! Thank you Tamiya as most Tamiya kits only come with brass bushings and plastic bearings. So you're going to save some money on upgrading this right off the bat.
However, please note that I believe this kit is designed for the seasoned R/C enthusiast. Why? Well, if you're a beginner or novice we are used to the kits coming with everything you need to get going minus the transmitter and standard size steering servo. For the BBX, you'll need an ESC (electronic speed controller, motor, and a low profile servo. Furthermore, you'll need to be careful what motor you purchase as not all motors will work due to the length of the pinion shaft that is needed for the BBX. So that's something to watch out for. The big question you'll need to ask yourself is do you use a brushed or brushless system with this car? The jury is still out on that one but my plan initially is to build this as a retro kit. What do I mean by a retro kit? Imagine buying the BBX back in the 80's where your ESC and standard 540 motor were included. This is where we will start. Let's see how the BBX will perform with just a brushed sport tuned motor. I plan on going brushless in the future but this brushed system will be just a fun starting point.
The other question you'll need to ask yourself is "Do I get the available slipper clutch?" Hmmmmmm...I don't have an answer yet as I'm still working on this question too. Time will tell.
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In this video we will do steps 15 and 16 where we will put together the front lower arms and then attach those arms to the chassis.

[@RCBirds]

I cannot say it often enought. This is an amazing buggy

[@FastFreddyRC]

I can definitely agree with you there! I'm loving the build and just seeing all the little differences to a standard Tamiya kit they've really done a nice job. Can't wait to see how it performs.