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Old 02-23-2012, 04:44 PM
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im sure its been asked before but i cant find it . is there a difference in the s-spec and the s-spec limited m05 thx
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Hey guys, I asked this question in the M06 forum and looks like no one has an answer.. hoping you guys have one...

1. The stock plastic up rights are 2.0º correct?

2. Does Tamiya offer plastic 1.0º and 1.5º? Not interested in the aluminium ones.
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Originally Posted by danny250r
im sure its been asked before but i cant find it . is there a difference in the s-spec and the s-spec limited m05 thx
One has more silver coloured option parts.. The other has some blue stuff. Not too much different otherwise. The limited comes with alloy dampers, while the regular S doesn't...yup.

Originally Posted by Raman
Hey guys, I asked this question in the M06 forum and looks like no one has an answer.. hoping you guys have one...

1. The stock plastic up rights are 2.0º correct?

2. Does Tamiya offer plastic 1.0º and 1.5º? Not interested in the aluminium ones.
I think all of the Tamiya plastic uprights are either 0 degree or 2 degree.
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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
One has more silver coloured option parts.. The other has some blue stuff. Not too much different otherwise. The limited comes with alloy dampers, while the regular S doesn't...yup.



I think all of the Tamiya plastic uprights are either 0 degree or 2 degree.
cool thx man i think im gonna go with the blue one is there any other hop ups needed
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If anyone is interested I have a 1 day old (ran on carpet) Silver Limited M05 with a ton of extra silver options for sale. PM me
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If anyone is interested I have a 1 day old (ran on carpet) Silver Limited M05 with a ton of extra silver options for sale. PM me
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Can someone provide the part# for ashock rebuild kit for the TRF dampers #49198?

Please and thank you.
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Originally Posted by Timbulb
Can someone provide the part# for ashock rebuild kit for the TRF dampers #49198?

Please and thank you.
this is what we use in the 54000 shocks, im guessing its the same

Tamiya Part no. 53574
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Old 02-25-2012, 10:07 PM
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I think all the internals for the TRF shocks are the same. Only the shock shaft lengths are different (mini vs. touring). The oring and guide set I)arkness listed, #53574 should work. The shock bladder at the top is #53576. The pistons are #53572, 2 hole, #53573, 3 hole. The TRF shock shaft for touring car is #53575.

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Thanks folks.
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Originally Posted by Sydewynder
I would try different tires in the rear. A slicks if that's what you are using is Tamiya's softest ones. Best this to do is check what your fast guys at the track are using. I guess ask Ivan.
The reason some have suggested more rear droop is to give more weight transfer to the front off power coming into a turn.
I would try higher rear ride height than the front and see if that helps with you push.
On my shocks, (Al ones) the shockends can wiggle on the balls to avoid binding. Using step screws to mount the shocks, still should be loose enough to avoid binding. If there is a lot of up down slop then are the plastic end holes worn and now too big?
Thanks for the help
I got out this weekend to race after playing with the mini on the bench for a couple of weeks.
I did all this plus looked at what you guys told Ivan and started doing tire testing........

AJ I have no clue how you can get your M03 to turn with slicks all around.....

Slapped some M-grips on the front and holy steering, tossed a set of S-grips on the front and now I have to limit steering throws.....

It turns again.....
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Glad you got it sorted out! Time to chase down that car with the Ramen flag.
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:40 PM
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Does anyone have a copy of the instructions for the 280zx body that came in the M05 kit? If you do can you please scan them and either pm it to me or email it to me. [email protected]

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Thanks for the help on the 2.4 receiver location.

Again, I'm about 1100+ pages late to the party.

We are trying to start a box-stock, no mods (other than bearings and tires) Mini class. We race on medium-grip Ozite. What Tamiya rubber tires work best on this surface? Inserts?

Finally, regarding the acres of slop in the steering rack- no mods allowed, but can I shim some of the slop out?
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