Tamiya mini cooper
Thanks to you guys, I was able to finish my work using the M01 tires and inserts. The inserts were thinner than the ones used on the M05's D60 tires so I was glad I waited for them. This is on my M05 running the narrower 12mm hex hubs.
Lowered to the point the tires are barely at the arches, no rubbing during the drive. I love the look. I took it out on a test drive on my basement track. The tires aren't bad as far as grip goes for spirited runs, not grippy like the 60D Supers of course, but I don't need that level of grip on this car. I just like watching it drive by.
Lowered to the point the tires are barely at the arches, no rubbing during the drive. I love the look. I took it out on a test drive on my basement track. The tires aren't bad as far as grip goes for spirited runs, not grippy like the 60D Supers of course, but I don't need that level of grip on this car. I just like watching it drive by.
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I'll just throw in the same 4200 shorties I use in my buggy and other minis. Great packs and very light.
Originally Posted by Granpa
Since they have adjustable gearing the Sonic, Thunder Power, Novak, and the Schuur motors should be useable. Also you could run the 55mm tires of which there is a wide selection.
Also: Apologies for dragging the thread off topic. I got excited.
Also, also: I can't believe it took me this long to notice, but Tony and the rc-mini crew need a slap for the caption "Are we not men? We are Xevo!"
Last edited by monkeyracing; 05-19-2015 at 02:21 PM. Reason: Tony needs a slap.
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I must've missed the Xevo thing, they look awesome. Now to start looking for one, sounds like you've got an awfully lucky friend grandpa.
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Thanks to you guys, I was able to finish my work using the M01 tires and inserts. The inserts were thinner than the ones used on the M05's D60 tires so I was glad I waited for them. This is on my M05 running the narrower 12mm hex hubs.
Lowered to the point the tires are barely at the arches, no rubbing during the drive. I love the look. I took it out on a test drive on my basement track. The tires aren't bad as far as grip goes for spirited runs, not grippy like the 60D Supers of course, but I don't need that level of grip on this car. I just like watching it drive by.
Wish I could find more M01 Rover bodies...
Lowered to the point the tires are barely at the arches, no rubbing during the drive. I love the look. I took it out on a test drive on my basement track. The tires aren't bad as far as grip goes for spirited runs, not grippy like the 60D Supers of course, but I don't need that level of grip on this car. I just like watching it drive by.
Wish I could find more M01 Rover bodies...
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What's nice about the Xevo is that as long as you don't bugger up the alloy bits, you can fabricate the rest using the kit parts as a pattern. Simple, simple car that just works right.
A lot of manufacturers and importers are based here in SoCal, so you get to know and race with a lot of them. Tough crowd so you have to have your A game just so you're not embarrassed. And many times you are even with your A game.
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On a semi-related note, Tamiya Canada have shown incredible restraint when answering my semi-annual emails for club support. They can't offer any help, but they're very nice about it.
Tamiya Canada is a joke. Don't get me started.....
After I'm done with the brush painting, I let it cure at least 24 hrs before I mask the windows and spray.
Thanks, I appreciate Tamiya's hard work and dedication that allows us hobbiests to have these bodies.
I wish I could find more of these M01 bodies though.. I like it more than the current Rover bodies that do not come with the chrome bumpers and grill.
In fact, if anyone has unpainted M01 Rover Mini bodies with the chrome parts that they want to sell, please let me know.
I wish I could find more of these M01 bodies though.. I like it more than the current Rover bodies that do not come with the chrome bumpers and grill.
In fact, if anyone has unpainted M01 Rover Mini bodies with the chrome parts that they want to sell, please let me know.
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I think I'm going to buy me a new Monte Carlo M05 and paint the body a street Rover Cooper theme with dark blue/white roof, white bonnet stripes that I always wanted. I would run it on my M05.
And keep the chassis unassembled until my kid is ready to buy his own M05, and sell him that with the current Rover Mini body and D60 tires. Not a bad idea...?
And keep the chassis unassembled until my kid is ready to buy his own M05, and sell him that with the current Rover Mini body and D60 tires. Not a bad idea...?
I actually got them to send me some door prizes for the Edmonton WCICS race 2 years ago. They sent me two cases of Tamiya spray paint. The non polycarbonate spray paint.......
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Out of curiosity, what happened to the Canadian TCS series? I remember the Canadians had a strong team at the TCS Nationals for years. One of them, won the trip to Japan in Mini a few years back.
Tamiya Canada supported their representatives at the Nationals pretty well. My understanding is that they got parts support and some aid with the expenses for the trip. Could be wrong on that tho.
Tamiya Canada supported their representatives at the Nationals pretty well. My understanding is that they got parts support and some aid with the expenses for the trip. Could be wrong on that tho.