What needs to be purchased with this car? Please be specific with model number and other important info. Thanks, 1st time RC buyer

Chris, a number of reviews (mine included) list suggested components. The beauty of an R/C kit is that *you* get to build and customize it to suit your needs. That said, I know that the Grasshopper is aimed for beginners and beginners don't always know everything they need. You might be best served by purchasing an XB (expert build) version of a Tamiya car. The Grasshopper XB is ASIN: B000FGBME2. It comes with all you need to run it. Other brands of R/C cars call these types of cars RTR or "ready to run". If you still want to build this car and do it as cheaply as possible I suggest the following items:Futuba Attack 2DR remote ASIN: B000ZMATRCTenergy batteries (X2) and a charger ASIN: B001BKPAR6Highly suggest that you get a sealed ball bearing kit ASIN: B00MOD2F68While the Grasshopper is *supposed* to ship with an electronic speed control (ESC) some vendors are pulling the ESC to sell sepertely which IMHO is dishonest. If you don't get the ESC you're supposed to I suggest this one by Neewer. ASIN: B00CIPTPRY I've been using it with my Grasshopper and it works quite well.Contrary to what Miguel stated, the car does ship with a motor. It's a type 380 which is not as fast as the more standard type 540 but is great to learn on and provides much longer battery life per charge. If/when you outgrow the 380 you can simply buy a type 540 and 18t pinion gear and upgrade your 'hopper.

Does this kit come with everything needed in the box for full operation or are there parts sold separately that are necessary for operating this car?

NO. it comes with nothing. its a Rolling Chassis a "glider" so to speak. you will need TX/RX (around $60) and a steering servo (go with metal and get a servo saver. trust me servo saver is mandatory) Battery it probably takes 7.2v Nicad Sub C packs but you can use lithium as well 7.4v is perfectly fine (2s) just get something with the "dimensions" of a 7.2v sub c pack (they are pretty big so this won't be hard at all) get a decent C rating on the battery so it can put out the amps. and of course a charger for that battery pack.

I purchased the Futaba R152. It is a simple AM controller and I get about 300 ft out of it at a park running it up a big hill and back down again.. then back up again :)

Where can I buy a frame?

Go to towerhobbies.com. Do a search for the frame (chassis), they'll have it.

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BUILT TO LAST - Crafted from high-quality ABS for durability.
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OFF ROAD ADVENTURE AWAITS - Conquer any terrain with 2WD RWD drive-train.
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The TAMIYA58346 The Grasshopper RC Car is a high-quality, off-road assembly kit designed for hobbyists. Made from durable ABS material, this 1:10 scale vehicle reaches speeds of up to 30 MPH and features a 2WD RWD drive-train. Perfect for customization, it requires a 7.2 battery and charger, along with 2-channel radio gear for operation. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, this RC car promises hours of thrilling fun!

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Material Type	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Theme	spring, off-road, car
Color	Multicolor
Toy Vehicle Form	Car
Item Dimensions	15.3 x 8.77 x 5.3 inches
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Size	38.9 x 22.3 x 13.5cm
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Maximum Speed	30 Miles per Hour
Are Batteries Required	Yes
Number of Batteries	1 Product Specific batteries required.
Scale	1:10
Power Source	Battery Powered
Additional Features	Portable

TAMIYA58346 The Grasshopper RC Car

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