Tamiya Avante 2011 build
 

I saw a thread but it was not a build thread so I thought I would try it out. I bought the first 2011 back in May but didnt build it because I was in the process of moving so it was going to be the first build in the new house.

My wife wanted to buy me an RC for my Birthday so I told her to pick anyone that she might think that I would like, she ended up buying another Avante so now I have a NIB and I could have a runner......

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I always love opening a new RC

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First is to install the motor plate to the rear tranny housing, then add the motor adjusting plate to the motor and then the pinion, then attach the motor to the housing.

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The next step in the instructions is to CA the graphite parts but I did that step on one of my work days so I could build it without having to stop and wait.

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Next is to add threaded tubes to the rear diff housing, then attach the housing to the lower chassis

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Nice little bearing package

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Now to install bearings in the front diff housing and front center shaft housing and attach the two together

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Next is to add the front center shaft cup and gear and the other half of the housing.........

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Next is to attach this battery bracket to the chassis, you can change the position if you have larger batteries by using the front or rear holes
Then attach the diff housing to the chassis.

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Next up are the diffs and gear installation. The rear diff and gears, the second pic is a tool that keeps the internal gears in line when adding them to the diff.....

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Some AW grease, this wasn't enough for me, I didn't use that tool that I mentioned because I wanted to build both diffs at the same time.....

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Now to install all of the gears into the housings, the rear


And the front

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Looking good!! Very interesting looking diff!

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I have to sort the rest of my pics before I post anymore

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Thanks, it is a cool diff but Im not sure how strong it is, I had to replace the internal gears on a Vanquish. Granted the materials are better on the 2011 but time will tell........

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This is one of the build threads Ihave been wanting to see for a long time! Ihave been trying to stop myself buying on of these all year, maybe Iwill break down soon... wanted one since the original was in the catalogue, of course Ihad to wait to Ihad a job to even think about it.
Awesome build, cant wait to see it finished and running.

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Hopefully you will get one after you see this thread, it was a very smooth build, took about 5hrs to complete the chassis, the parts and finish were perfect.

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Now that I have some time and Im on vacation, I can continue with this thread.


Next is to thread the aluminum ball ends to the shafts, you will need to make 2 of these.

And then attach them to the rear bulkhead.

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Now its time for the center diff.

make up the rear prop joint with a bearing, spacer and e-clip.

Next is to add the 5 disk springs to the joint

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Next is to add the center diff plate and 1 diff ring to the prop joint and then the drive gear with the diff balls with some diff grease to both sides of the gear and the diff ring.

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Cool build thread, very interesting. I have a few comments/questions:

1) I like how the AW grease container says "non eatable". Heh, like it looks appetizing...
2) What turn equivalent is the GT Tuned motor? Cool that it comes with it's own "special" motor rather than the usual 27T silvercan
3) There are no adverse affects of having AW grease contact plastic parts, like in your diff?
4) Didn't realize it had a center diff too. That's gotta be rare for your usual 4WD buggy, right?

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Thanks E, let see if I can answer your questions

1) I never noticed the non eatable on the AW container but I ended up using a tube because it wasn't enough for me

2) Im not sure, its either a 27T or a 21T

3) Ive used AW on my TT01 when I first built it in 05 and had no problems

4) It was an over engineered car back in its days, it also acts as a limited slip diff

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Thanks for answering. I've suddenly gained more interest in yet another buggy I can't afford right now. :)

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Next is the bevel, trust bearing, step washer and hex bolt

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Next step is to place the center diff and shaft into the housing.

Then attach the top plate to the bulkheads.