Reply Prev of 3. Was wondering what your opinions would be for choosing between them. I began my Tamiya passion back in 1989 with a Hornet. 2 3 Next Reply Author. (The stongest motor that will use will probably be a Tamiya TZ or BZ motor) Finally it will be for some gentle bashing as i would like to keep the buggy in good shape for my showroom! Tamiya grasshopper, hornet or rising fighter? 45 … RC Volution 141,084 views.

Original Poster. Forget to mention that its a RE-RE frog vs a RE-RE Hornet so i dont know if the RE-RE frog has softer rear shocks!? My first RC was the Hornet and that was 21 years ago and it was a blast ( there built tough) I added 2 links so you can see the difference. The Hornet has the better suspension, although by any real standards...they both suck. The Hornet on a road surface and in a straight line is very quick but really its a off road buggy and has massive camber change up the front due to the single wishbone suspension. Also being the new frog i will probably get the new cvd axles.

I recently moved and found it in a box-so I got it running again and promptly broke it..... Got a new Grasshopper kit-and I am having a blast with it right out of the box. I began my Tamiya passion back in 1989 with a Hornet. ... Tamiya Grasshopper vs Modern Rc buggy - Duration: 4:14. The Rising Fighter uses a GH-II chassis along with reinforced front shock stays (the reinforcements are removable and thus optional) and a DT-01 gearbox. The Hornet used a swaying rear axle design while the Grasshopper used a simple friction shock system that pivoted up and down. The fixation of the gearbix is different to.

1,997 posts. which is stronger/easier to get parts/upgradeable(motor) etc The Grasshopper also had different tires. RobXjcoupe. I tend to think of the Frog, Hornet and Grasshopper as being the most essential cornerstone trio of all vintage Tamiya buggies, as they truly were the cars that made the brand so ubiquitous in R/C.

Has Adjustable gear ratios as well as front castor. The Hornet has a 540 motor and the Grasshopper has the 380. Thye rear end is too stiff thats all. Discussion. Nice Grasshopper!!!! It handles way better than a boucing Hornet. Share this post. ie. All the necessary parts to build yourself a Grasshopper II or Super Hornet runner are still available from Tamiya. The Hornet was credited for popularizing the racing scene at a small price with strong after-market support, it was also robust that it can be still be driven after a novice driver drove it head-on into a curb at full speed. We went with my son to drive the Tamiya grasshopper and hornet buggies at the Baltic sea beach.

Nice Grasshopper!!!! The Hornet has oil filled rear shocks and the Grasshopper has friction type. The grasshopper has a 380 type motor hard body and simple spring shocks. After I ran it for a while, life got in the way and it was forgotten for almost 30 years. After I ran it for a while, life got in the way and it was forgotten for almost 30 years.

Grasshopper vs Hornet 1 month 1 week ago #59387. spannerman3; Offline; Anytime Baby! Rookie Zone - Original Tamiya grasshopper vs hornet - Im looking at getting 1 of these old cars for a bit of offroad bashing. The hornet has a 540 motor 2 rear hydrolic shocks and a lexan body. I recently moved and found it in a box-so I got it running again and promptly broke it..... Got a new Grasshopper kit-and I am having a blast with it right out of the box.