Tamiya Grasshopper

The Grasshopper is easy to build, easy to use, and all for a truly beginner-friendly price - and now it's back better than ever thanks to modern electronics.

NOTE THIS IS A KIT!

Even though the electronics have gotten a free pass to the future, the Grasshopper still sports its iconic 80s look and just like back in 1984, today it is a fantastic choice for a DIY car project for first-timers or for those who simply want a nostalgic ride.

You’ll assemble your own Grasshopper. It's like building Technic Lego, just follow the manual and after a few cozy evenings, you'll have a cool ready-to-race car.

To get it ready to run, you'll need a radio set (including servo, battery, and charger) and an ESC. Save 20% when purchased with the car!

Tamiya Grasshopper Highlights

• Cool look like a true Offroad Racer
• Ability to paint and style as you wish
• Simple and easy construction with a well-thought-out manual
• Standard 380 motor with long driving time
• Easy to upgrade with RS 540 Torque Tuned Motor

What You Need to Know

Tamiya makes DIY cars the right way. It doesn't require special tools or years of experience. With the Tamiya Grasshopper, anyone can join in. To assemble the car, we recommend the Tamiya RC tool set which is perfect for the job. 

With the easy manual in hand, we can almost guarantee that anyone can build a Grasshopper. 

Specifications

Tips and Videos from the Workbench

When we build our own Tamiya cars, we often upgrade the original plastic bearings to real ball bearings. With ball bearings, your car rolls better, giving you both higher top speed and longer drive time. It's especially a great idea if you tune your Grasshopper with the large RS 540 motor. For the Grasshopper, you'll need one set each of 1150 and 850.

Tuning the Grasshopper? Upgrade to the Tamiya RS 540 motor for maximum top speed and wild acceleration. Do we need to say it's at your own risk?

If you're unlucky and need spare parts for your Tamiya car, you'll find all part numbers in the back of your manual. Once you have the correct part number, contact us at support@morfars.dk and we can order the spare parts for you.

Tips from the Workshop (video):
-How to Build a Grasshopper
-How to Paint a Grasshopper
-Tips & Tricks for Tamiya