3LikesM03/M05's - The Aussie Mini Racing thread
11-30-2008, 12:19 PM
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M03/M05's - The Aussie Mini Racing thread
OK, for those who worship at the altar of the M03, it's time we had our own dedicated thread I think.
We had the 'Mini racing - where is the future?' thread. And now the future is here.
The '09 racing season with pretty much Australia-wide Mini rules and the promise of fantastic motor parity with the Hobbywing systems in place looks like being a HUGE year for Mini racing.
We had the 'Mini racing - where is the future?' thread. And now the future is here.
The '09 racing season with pretty much Australia-wide Mini rules and the promise of fantastic motor parity with the Hobbywing systems in place looks like being a HUGE year for Mini racing.
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11-30-2008, 12:23 PM
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Keep QLD in the Loop
LCRCCC raced MO3 in 2008
Wynnum has just started should have a class for 2009
Shane
LCRCCC raced MO3 in 2008
Wynnum has just started should have a class for 2009
Shane
11-30-2008, 01:29 PM
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I hope this won't be like Top Gear Australia 
Bout time we had a home though!
Bout time we had a home though!
12-01-2008, 03:17 AM
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Hi Guys,
The m 03 is alive and well here in South Australia.
At North East Model Car Club (NEMCC) we have mini there in number.
We usualy get 10 minis a night and at least another 4 or 5 in clubman.
Some times we even have 2 heats of minis with near 20 competing and again more in clubman.
Have a look at www.myspace.com/nemccsa for photos of our club.
I am intrested in what the clubs reaction is to the new rules for 2009 as well.
If you can keep us here in South Australia in the loop as well would be great.
Cheers
DaZa
The m 03 is alive and well here in South Australia.
At North East Model Car Club (NEMCC) we have mini there in number.
We usualy get 10 minis a night and at least another 4 or 5 in clubman.
Some times we even have 2 heats of minis with near 20 competing and again more in clubman.
Have a look at www.myspace.com/nemccsa for photos of our club.
I am intrested in what the clubs reaction is to the new rules for 2009 as well.
If you can keep us here in South Australia in the loop as well would be great.
Cheers
DaZa
12-01-2008, 11:04 AM
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12-01-2008, 07:30 PM
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We took video footage of all 5 A finals at the Masters and you can see them all here.
PLUS...they're also available in high quality not just the normal You Tube blurry footage.
Races 1, 2 & 3 are up now and the rest will go up during today (I hope) as they take a while to upload.
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
PLUS...they're also available in high quality not just the normal You Tube blurry footage.
Races 1, 2 & 3 are up now and the rest will go up during today (I hope) as they take a while to upload.
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
12-01-2008, 07:38 PM
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12-01-2008, 07:53 PM
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Thnks Tony Ive just cut and pasted for all to see
FINALISED RULES FOR MINI '09
Eligible Chassis
Tamiya M01/2 or M03 series "Front Wheel Drive" chassis only, assembled as per Instruction Manual, and no chassis/powertrain modifications allowed. With the exception of the included/optional differential which may be modified to give a locked/spool action.
Wheels/Tyres
Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tyre, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies
Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.
Motor & Transmission
20, 18 OR 16 Tooth pinions only
Tamiya Black Can Sport-Tuned motors – 53068 (23,000 rpm max), or 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM/rebranded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 25 or 35 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors.
Chassis
A minimum weight limit of 1330gms (with transponder) will apply. ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions – Official Tamiya optional ALLOY Hot-up components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part. e.g. Front/Rear Uprights, Heatsink motor mount, servo mounts, shocks.
Batteries
Any approved 6 cell Nicad and/or NiMH stick pack. Any 2 cell, Hard-cased approved 7.4 Lipo packs as listed on the ROAR website (http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/lipobattery.php)
This rule set has been voted in by VORTEC for use next year, and will be submitted by other clubs/states themselves in the following weeks.
This far we have support from Victoria, NSW, QLD, SA and Tas.
FINALISED RULES FOR MINI '09
Eligible Chassis
Tamiya M01/2 or M03 series "Front Wheel Drive" chassis only, assembled as per Instruction Manual, and no chassis/powertrain modifications allowed. With the exception of the included/optional differential which may be modified to give a locked/spool action.
Wheels/Tyres
Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tyre, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies
Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.
Motor & Transmission
20, 18 OR 16 Tooth pinions only
Tamiya Black Can Sport-Tuned motors – 53068 (23,000 rpm max), or 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM/rebranded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 25 or 35 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors.
Chassis
A minimum weight limit of 1330gms (with transponder) will apply. ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions – Official Tamiya optional ALLOY Hot-up components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part. e.g. Front/Rear Uprights, Heatsink motor mount, servo mounts, shocks.
Batteries
Any approved 6 cell Nicad and/or NiMH stick pack. Any 2 cell, Hard-cased approved 7.4 Lipo packs as listed on the ROAR website (http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/lipobattery.php)
This rule set has been voted in by VORTEC for use next year, and will be submitted by other clubs/states themselves in the following weeks.
This far we have support from Victoria, NSW, QLD, SA and Tas.
12-01-2008, 07:58 PM
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I raced Mini at the ACT titles at Canberra this year at a ball. Even though the other mini maniacs were flying past me with there revved up Black cans, These rules are excellent and will bring more people like myself back to Mini. I m a mong driver in touring car so Mini appeals to me.
Mini has always been a good competitve class but with these rules It may be even more competitive
Mini has always been a good competitve class but with these rules It may be even more competitive
12-01-2008, 09:02 PM
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Bodies???
[QUOTE=The Lone Ranger;5115898]
Bodies
Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.
Does this mean the Suzuki Swift body is illegal ?
Bodies
Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.
Does this mean the Suzuki Swift body is illegal ?
12-01-2008, 09:09 PM
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A Swift is a hatchback, not a sedan...
