Tamiya 1/10 RC Mazda RX‑7 (FD3S)
TT‑02D Drift Spec 4WD Electric Drift Car Kit (Item #58648 / 58648‑60A)
Overview
Legendary Rotary Icon Tuned for Controlled Drifting
The Tamiya Mazda RX‑7 (FD3S) is a 1/10 scale electric 4WD drift car kit that recreates the third‑generation RX‑7, one of the most iconic drift cars in motorsports and pop culture. Famous for its sleek styling and rotary‑engine heritage, the FD3S RX‑7 has become a staple of drift scenes worldwide.
This kit mounts the beautifully detailed RX‑7 body on Tamiya’s TT‑02D Drift Spec chassis, a specially tuned version of the TT‑02 platform designed to deliver smooth, controllable slides while remaining easy to build and maintain.
About the RX‑7 TT‑02D Drift Spec
Body & Scale Details
The RX‑7 FD3S body is faithfully reproduced using a lightweight, durable polycarbonate shell, capturing the car’s low hood line, smooth fenders, and flowing profile. Scale details include:
- Separate molded headlight cases
- Rear wing and side mirrors
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Detailed decal set for lights, trim, and markings
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LED light units included for enhanced realism
The result is a highly authentic drift machine that looks as good on the shelf as it does in motion.
TT‑02D Chassis – Drift‑Tuned 4WD
The TT‑02D chassis is the drift‑spec variant of Tamiya’s popular TT‑02 platform. It retains the balanced, shaft‑driven full‑time 4WD layout, while adding drift‑focused components for predictable sliding performance.
Drift‑specific features include:
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24 mm drift‑spec tires mounted on mesh wheels
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CVA oil dampers on all four corners
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Full ball bearings throughout the drivetrain
- Aluminum motor heat sink
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Sport‑Tuned 540 motor included
The chassis uses front and rear gear differentials, a bathtub‑style frame, and independent double wishbone suspension, delivering durability and consistency during drift sessions.
Handling & Drivetrain
The TT‑02D’s combination of 4WD traction and low‑grip drift tires makes it ideal for controlled power slides on asphalt, concrete, and smooth indoor surfaces. The chassis layout provides stable transitions and forgiving handling, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced drift drivers.
Key Features
- 1/10 scale electric 4WD drift car kit
- Iconic Mazda RX‑7 (FD3S) polycarbonate body
- Drift‑tuned TT‑02D chassis
- Shaft‑driven full‑time 4WD
- CVA oil dampers and full ball bearings
- Drift‑spec tires and mesh wheels
- Sport‑Tuned 540 motor and aluminum heat sink included
What’s Included
- Tamiya Mazda RX‑7 (FD3S) polycarbonate body
- TT‑02D Drift Spec chassis kit
- Sport‑Tuned 540 brushed motor
- Drift‑spec tires and wheels
- CVA oil dampers
- LED light units
- Decal sheet
- Instruction manual
(ESC inclusion depends on kit version)
Needed to Complete
- 2‑channel radio system
- Steering servo
- Electronic Speed Controller (ESC, if not included)
- 7.2 V NiMH or 7.4 V 2S LiPo battery
- Compatible battery charger
- Tamiya PS polycarbonate paint
- AA batteries for transmitter
Recommended For
- RC drift enthusiasts
- Fans of Japanese performance cars
- Beginner to intermediate builders
- On‑road drift driving on smooth surfaces
Specifications
- Scale: 1/10
- Drive system: Shaft‑driven 4WD
- Chassis: Tamiya TT‑02D Drift Spec
- Suspension: Independent double wishbone (front & rear)
- Wheelbase: 257 mm
- Length: 449 mm
- Width: 185 mm
- Height: 124 mm
- Motor: Type 540 Sport‑Tuned brushed
- Assembly level: Kit (assembly & painting required)
