Tamiya BBX 2WD Off-Road Buggy Kit (BB-01)
About this part
Tamiya BBX - Ultimate Dune Buggy Performance
The Tamiya BBX 2WD Buggy was inspired by Tamiya's back catalog of iconic 2WD off-road buggies. This high performance off-road machine features a redesigned BB-01 chassis, hybrid monocoque-roll cage, and employs rear trailing arm suspension inspired by full-size UTV’s. All this is wrapped in a 0.7mm thick polycarbonate body designed and crafted by the renowned Japanese artist Atsushi Arino with a classic 1980’s-inspired livery, complemented by retro wheels and tires for a nostalgic touch.
About The BBX
Polycarbonate Clear Body
The durable 0.7mm thick clear body is made into three sections to allow for a tapered lower shape like an actual dune buggy. Race accurate decals are also included to give a realistic look around the molded roll cage. The upper and rear body panels are perfectly molded to fit around the chassis completing the off-road look.
Performance Drivetrain
The 2WD chassis is designed for a realistic, easy to drive feel. The kit uses full ball bearing support and fully independent suspension. The front of the chassis uses an updated double wishbone design and features A-shaped arms while the rear uses long trailing arms inspired by real UTVs. The rear mounted motor (not included) aids in rear traction letting you grip various terrain hard. Oil filled shocks front and rear further aid in suspension design and add a realistic look to the chassis.
Wheels & Tires
Getting your power to the ground are four off-road race inspired wheels and tires. The wheels feature clean chrome plating with narrow front and wide rear wheels. The included tire inserts support the tires allowing for optimal support of the tires. The tires are made of soft rubber and feature a tread pattern found on many dune buggies from the 1980's.
Features:
- Full ball bearings and universal drive shafts
- TA06 rear ball differential for consistent traction
- Four-wheel double wishbone suspension system
- One-piece monocoque frame and roll cage
- Metal-plated bead lock type wheels are paired with large-diameter tires
- Removable rear cage for ease of maintenance
Includes:
- (1) Tamiya BBX 2WD Off-Road Buggy Kit (BB-01)
- Manual
Needed To Complete:
- ESC and Motor
- (1) 2-channel Transmitter/Radio
- (1) Low Profile Steering Servo
- (1) 2S (7.2V-7.4V) Battery
- (1) Compatible charger
- Polycarbonate paint for body
- 1mm Drill Bit for Shock Caps
Recommended to Complete:
Specifications:
| Scale | 1/10 |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.29in (414mm) |
| Width | 9.17in (233mm) |
| Height | 5.35in (136mm) |
| Wheelbase | 11.14in (283mm) |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Input Voltage | 7.2-7.4V |
| Assembly Level | Kit* |
*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.
Manuals:
User Manual
Paint Your BBX:
Reviews5.0 · 12 reviews
I gave it 5 stars because I couldn’t give it ten. This is, in my opinion, the very best Tamiya ever made. It was an easy build, runs awesome, and looks incredible on the shelf. I hope this is the direction Tamiya is going with their new models, because I’ll keep buying them.
Fantastic kit. It's nice to build a Tamiya kit with hex hardware and bearings already included. Beautiful buggy!
This kit is a masterpiece. Ran it on the beach for the first time and the suspension works like butter out of the box. Tamiya hit a home run with the bbx. HW 10BL120 just fits and quicrun 5400 kv got real hot with 19t pinion on sand. Super fun buggy. Amazing value for such a great rc car.
Build was very straight forward with much better hardware than previous Tamiya kits I’ve done. Paired this with a 5400kv Hobbywing and it is a blast to drive. It has taken a few nasty spills and the only thing that happens is a CVA will come loose but easily put back in with a couple screws. Own a bunch of cars and this is definitely one of my favorites.
This kit was a pleasure to build and the quality is a 10, i have built allot of kits through the years but never really did any Tamiya the kit has very nice quality plastics is like Axial in my eyes and the hex hardware A+ i also bought some upgrades that made this such a cool buggy the only thing i did miss wast the servo , it requires a low profile servo if you think you can mod a full size one like i did it will not work . All in all i recommend this kit to anyone with some experience . Hope Tamiya will create more kits like this .
Reviewers almost uniformly rate the Tamiya BBX 2WD Off-Road Buggy Kit (BB-01) five stars, praising its build quality, hex hardware, included bearings and good fit of parts. Many describe the build as straightforward, though one found assembly intricate. Drive performance is described as stable and durable, including after jumps and crashes, with some reviewers using 2S and 3S setups with 5400kv or 3200kv motors. Reported issues are minor: one owner said a CVA can loosen after crashes, another found the car awkward to work on, noted steering slop on asphalt, and said a low-profile servo is required. One reviewer noted ceramic grease appears to be missing from the kit. Several reviews are short shipping comments or pre-build impressions, so the evidence on long-term use is limited.
- + Hex hardware and bearings included
- + Good build quality and parts fit
- + Stable, durable, fun to drive
- + Strong value for money
- − Low-profile servo required
- − Steering slop on asphalt
- − Awkward battery access and servicing
- − Ceramic grease not included