#58240 BMW M ROADSTER
Scale: 1:10 Category: Electric Chassis Type: M04L
FEATURES: Featured on Tamiyas M04L chassis New M Roadster wheels with radial tires included RS-540 type motor, 3-step mechanical speed controller and sticker set included

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Body M04 A Parts (Gear Case) (A1-A9) TL01 B Parts (Upright) (B1-B14) M03 C Parts (Sus. Arm) (C1-C22) (2 pcs.) M04 E Parts (Body Mount) (E1-E7) M04 F Parts (Chassis) (F1-F4) M03 G Parts (Gear) Diff. Cover x1 Spur Gear Diff. Spur Gear x1 Counter Gear Pinion Stopper x1 H Parts (H1-H4) Urethane Bumper *1 1/10 BMW M roadster Wheels (2 pcs.) Racing Radial Tires (Front) (2 pcs.) Super Grip Radial Tires (Rear) (2 pcs.) Racing Radial/Slick Inner Sponge Set (4 pcs.) Metal Parts Bag A Metal Parts Bag B Metal Parts Bag C Metal Parts Bag D 3x14mm Step Screw (MA2 x5) 3x10mm Tapping Screw (MA3 x10) 2x8mm Tapping Screw (MA4 x10) 3mm Grub Screw (MA5 x10) Tool Set (Box Wrench, Hex Wrench, MA5 x4) *1 Screw Pin Bag (MA6 & MA7, 2 pcs. each.etc.) Diff. Bevel Gear Set (MA8, MA18-MA20) 1150 Plastic Bearing (MA9 x10) Drive Shaft (MA14 x2) Gear Box Joint (MA15 & MA16) TG10 Long Wheel Axle (Rear) (MA17 x2) *2 16T, 17T AV Pinion Gear Set (MA21.etc.) Motor Plate (MA22) Front Wheel Axle (MB3 x2) 5mm Ball Connector (MB5 x10) Snap Pin Set (MB6 x5, MC4 x10) 2.6x10mm Tapping Screw (MC1 x5) 4mm Flange Lock Nut (MC2 x4) 3mm Washer (MC3 x15) 2x10mm Shaft (MC5 x10) 5mm Adjuster (MC7 x6) Heat Resistant Double-Sided Tape Nylon Band w/Metal Hook (10 pcs.) Ceramic Grease Speed Controller Bag Instructions x1 Resistor x1 Speed Controller x1 Speed Control Rod x1 Switch Lubricant x1 3mm Washer x4 3x10mm Tapping Screw x11 Motor Antenna Pipe (30cm) Sticker & Masking Seal Instructions

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1150 Sealed Ball Bearing (4 pcs.) 4mm Aluminum Flange Lock Nut (10 pcs.) 1150 Sealed Ball Bearing (2 pcs.) 850 Sealed Ball Bearing (4 pcs.) Pin Type Wheel Adapter RS-540 Sport-Tuned Motor Manta Ray Ball Diff. Set 3x10mm Titanium Tapping Screw (10 pcs.) R/C Fluorescent Color Antenna Pipes (4 pcs.) 4WD Touring & Rally Car Lightweight King Pins Low Friction Aluminum Damper Set (4WD/FWD Touring & Rally Car) 4mm Anodized Aluminum Flange Lock Nuts (Blue) 4mm Anodized Aluminum Flange Lock Nuts (Red) 4mm Anodized Aluminum Flange Lock Nuts (Gold) 4mm Anodized Aluminum Flange Lock Nuts (Black) On-Road Tuned Spring Set (4WD/FWD Touring & Rally Car)
1/10 Touring & Rally Car Shaped Tire Insert (2 pcs.)
1/10 Touring Car Hard Joint Cup Set (for Gear Diff.) 1/10 Touring Car Super Slicks (2 pcs.) 1/10 Touring Car M2 Slicks (2 pcs.) 1/10 Touring Car M2 Radial Tires (2 pcs.) 1/10 Touring Car Shaped Tire Insert, Soft (2 pcs.) TA03 Ball Differential Dyna-Run Racing Stock Motor TA03 Super Low Friction Damper Set Reinforced Slicks Type-A (2 pcs.) Reinforced Slicks Type-B (2 pcs.) Tire Inner Foam (4 pcs.) TL01 Stainless Steel Suspension Shaft Set Aluminum Servo Stay Touring Car Tuned Spring (Short) TL01/M03 Toe-in Rear Upright TL01/M03 Quick Release Battery Holder 3x3mm Spring Set Screw (10 pcs.) M03 Ball Bearing Set Aluminum Reinforced Tape M04 Stabilizer Set
*1 Requires 2 sets for one car. *2 Only 17T, 19T and 21T can be used.

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R/C SPARE PARTS & HOP-UP OPTIONS 50355 *2 18T, 19T AV Pinion Gear Set 50356 *2 20T, 21T AV Pinion Gear Set 50454 Racing Slick Tires (2 pcs.) 50632 M-Chassis Drive Shaft & Cup Set
Tamiya America, Inc. 2 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 362-2240 Fax: (949) 362-2250 Consumers: (800) TAMIYA-A Dealers: (800) 5-TAMIYA

BMW Z4 M Roadster vs. Porsche Boxster S Competitive Reference Guide

Z4 M Roadster

Porsche Boxster S Overview
MSRP: $55,495 Specifications:
3.2-liter flat 6-cylinder Engine output: 280 hp/236 lb-ft. 6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Wheelbase (in.): 95.1 Headroom (in.): 37.0 Legroom (in.): 42.5 Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 9.5 (total front and rear) Mileage (city/highway): 18/27 (auto) 19/27 (manual)

Comparison

Porsche Boxster S
What the automotive press says:
Criticizing the Porsche Boxster S we wonder if the new Boxster is different enough to stand out to anyone other than current Boxster owners. Automobile, November 2004 one tester in the cars logbook. Its better than it once was, but the little door covering the ashtray in the center console feels cheap, the inside door handles are noisy and the insubstantial feel of the doors themselves leaves a poor impression. Inside Lines, May 11, 2005 Theres a tinny, hollow sound to the doors when pushed closed that doesnt send a premium message. Motor Trend, August 2004
When I cross-shopped the Boxster S, this is what they told me: The car feels a little downmarket, wrote
The Boxsters classic lines provide a distinctive link to Porsches past, wrapped around a fully modern, high-performance sports car. This is the quintessential mid-engine roadster; when people think about German sports cars a Porsche is what comes to mind. Last years redesigned front and rear provide a fresh look for the Boxster, but one thats in keeping with Porsches mid-engine heritage. The revised headlight treatment gives the Boxster a more distinctive appearance at the front, while the taillights enhance visibility. The new retractable rear spoiler reduces lift.
These cars are still short-coupled and narrow, and efforts to carve out a bit more The Boxster has won more comparison tests, room for the drivers have been only and received more accolades than any other modestly successful. Automobile, February 2005 test of a Porsche car in its class. Its made Car and Drivers Boxster and Mercedes-Benz SLK350 10Best list six years in a row.
BMW Z4 M Roadster versus Porsche Boxster S 04.07.06
The new interior includes an even higher level of material as standard, with Porsches traditionally superlative fit and finish. As youd expect, it befits a car of this stature. The Boxster S puts out an incredible 280 horsepower. Equipped with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, this the quickest, fastest Boxster Porsches ever built: 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.
the sound system is a sea of small, tightly packed buttons, and the gear selection readout on the gauge cluster is so small it borders on useless when youre running hard. Inside Lines, May 11, 2005 Of course the Tiptronic makes traffic jams more tolerable, but the tradeoff is a Porsche with a laid-back disposition. Its like the Porsche that swallowed a Xanax. Inside Lines, May 11, 2005 Where the Boxster S falters is price. The Boxster Ss base sticker of $53,100 will keep it from entering many peoples driveway. Road & Track, December 2004

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Praising the Z4 M Roadster "On the racetrack in Jerez, Spain, the M roadster showed itself to be a willing partner. Should you choose to switch off the stability control, the chassis will never suprise or commit any embarrassing faux pas." Car and Driver, May 2006 "But this is not just another big-engine-in-alittle-car story. In addition to the powerplant, BMW engineers took anything and everything off the M3 that would make it go faster, turn quicker and stop better, and bolted it all into the Z4." AutoWeek, March 20, 2006
Porsche would cost more than $3,700, and wouldnt include the storage package or telematics. BMWs standard M sport seats offer more aggressive side bolstering and adjustable thigh support. Matching these in the Boxster S would cost $3,055. BMWs Dynamic Stability Control now includes such features as Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Standby, Brake Drying and Start-off Assistant. Porsches Stability Management system includes none of these features. Typical of Porsche, the Boxster offers a dizzying array of options, colors and textures, all of them premium priced. For instance, metallic paint is an $850 option on the Boxster S, unless its one of Porsches special colors then the costs jumps to $3,070. BMWs Nappa Extended Leather adds upgraded leather to virtually any surface you touch in the M car. This includes seats, upper door panels, kneepad area, center armrest, windshield frame and sun visors. Matching this treatment in the Boxster would cost between $3,400 and $4,900. BMW includes a choice of aluminum or genuine wood interior trim at no extra cost. Porsche charges as much as $2,150 for wood trim. The Roadsters standard equipment includes staggered, 18-inch wheels and tires, sport suspension and M Variable Differential Lock. Porsches wheel upgrades alone start at $2,700. The Z4 M Roadsters 4 year/50,000 mile Free Full Maintenance Program provides additional peace of mind, and additional savings. Edmunds.com estimates maintenance costs for the first three years to be $1286. Thats an additional cost of $32 per month for the Boxster S.

What do we say?

Porsche touts the Boxsters styling as a midengine sports car, but the BMWs long-hood and short rear deck better fit the classic proportions of a roadster. As a high-performance two-seater, the Z4 M Roadster boasts far more impressive credentials than the Boxster S, beginning with its 330-hp, 3.2-liter inline-6. Thats an astonishing 50 horsepower more than the Porsche from the same displacement. The Z4 M Roadsters torque output, 262 ft-lb., also dwarfs the Boxsters. With only 236 lb-ft. of torque, the Boxster S has also garnered complaints in some road tests about its difficulty to launch. Those power advantages show in the cars 0-60 mph times, as well. Porsche claims 5.2 seconds for the 6-speed manual Boxster S, 0.3 second behind the M Roadsters 4.9 second performance. Although the availability of Porsches $3,210 automatic might seem an advantage, its only a 5-speed and detracts noticeably from the cars performance (see Inside Lines quote). The Boxster S lacks numerous items that are standard on the Z4 M Roadster. These include full Nappa Leather, automatic climate control, aluminum trim, and rain-sensing wipers. Adding these items alone would boost the Porsches price almost $6,000.
Whats not available on the Porsche Boxster S:
Passenger lumbar adjustment Telematics (BMW Assist)
For use within the BMW organization only. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Active Knee Protection The Roadsters $2,500 Premium Package Passenger airbag disable switch adds auto-dimming mirrors, power seats with Adaptive Brake Lights drivers memory, cruise control, Premium HiFi Package, storage package and BMW Free Full Maintenance Program Assist. Adding the same equipment on the

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