Question 1

What needs to be purchased with this car?  Please be specific with model number and other important info.  Thanks, 1st time RC buyer

Accepted Answer

Chris, a number of reviews (mine included) list suggested components.  The beauty of an R/C kit is that *you* get to build and customize it to suit your needs.  That said, I know that the Grasshopper is aimed for beginners and beginners don't always know everything they need.  You might be best served by purchasing an XB (expert build) version of a Tamiya car.  The Grasshopper XB is ASIN: B000FGBME2.  It comes with all you need to run it.  Other brands of R/C cars call these types of cars RTR or "ready to run".  If you still want to build this car and do it as cheaply as possible I suggest the following items:Futuba Attack 2DR remote ASIN: B000ZMATRCTenergy batteries (X2) and a charger ASIN: B001BKPAR6Highly suggest that you get a sealed ball bearing kit ASIN: B00MOD2F68While the Grasshopper is *supposed* to ship with an electronic speed control (ESC) some vendors are pulling the ESC to sell sepertely which IMHO is dishonest.  If you don't get the ESC you're supposed to I suggest this one by Neewer.  ASIN: B00CIPTPRY  I've been using it with my Grasshopper and it works quite well.Contrary to what Miguel stated, the car does ship with a motor.  It's a type 380 which is not as fast as the more standard type 540 but is great to learn on and provides much longer battery life per charge.  If/when you outgrow the 380 you can simply buy a type 540 and 18t pinion gear and upgrade your 'hopper.

Question 2

Does this kit come with everything needed in the box for full operation or are there parts sold separately that are necessary for operating this car?

Accepted Answer

NO. it comes with nothing. its a Rolling Chassis a "glider" so to speak. you will need TX/RX (around $60) and a steering servo (go with metal and get a servo saver. trust me servo saver is mandatory)

Battery it probably takes 7.2v Nicad Sub C packs but you can use lithium as well 7.4v is perfectly fine (2s) just get something with the "dimensions" of a 7.2v sub c pack (they are pretty big so this won't be hard at all) get a decent C rating on the battery so it can put out the amps. and of course a charger for that battery pack.

Question 3

how far is the range

Accepted Answer

I purchased the Futaba R152. It is a simple AM controller and I get about 300 ft out of it at a park running it up a big hill and back down again.. then back up again :)

Question 4

Where can I buy a frame?

Accepted Answer

Go to towerhobbies.com. Do a search for the frame (chassis), they'll have it.

ASIN	B000BMVIGM
Additional Features	Portable
Age Range Description	Kid
Are Batteries Required	Yes
Batteries are Included	No
Battery Description	Nickel-Metal Hydride
Best Sellers Rank	#208,085 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #802 in Hobby RC Cars
Brand Name	TAMIYA
Color	Multicolor
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 627 Reviews
Educational Objective	Hands-on learning, problem-solving, fine motor skills development, understanding of basic mechanical principles and physics concepts, automotive history interest
Global Trade Identification Number	04950344583461
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Is Assembly Required	Yes
Item Dimensions	15.3 x 8.77 x 5.3 inches
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Manufacturer	HRP (Level 3 Products)
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	36
Manufacturer Part Number	58346
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Maximum Speed	30 Miles per Hour
Model Name	The Grasshopper
Model Number	TAM58346
Model Year	1984
Number of Batteries	1 Product Specific batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1
Operation Mode	Remote Control
Power Source	Battery Powered
Scale	1:10 Scale
Size	38.9 x 22.3 x 13.5cm
Theme	car, off-road, spring
Toy Vehicle Form	Car
UPC	716080174165 783329514112 798256896507 751871027176
Unit Count	1.0 Count

58346 The Grasshopper RC Car

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