Tamiya mini cooper
you really should see this body in person before passing judgement.. i made the same mistake.
considering building another mini just for this body
considering building another mini just for this body
At one point I was thinking about reviving my M04M.. but not sure, RWD can be a pain unless on high traction surface running foam.
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It will fit anything (Tamiya says M05/M06) but would probably be a little wonky on an M03 because of the high servo position.
The key to making the 04 work is a very loose diff and lots of droop. Sticky tires help, too. The stock gear diff has a tendency to seize after a time if using a brushless motor. They'll last forever with a silver can, though.
The key to making the 04 work is a very loose diff and lots of droop. Sticky tires help, too. The stock gear diff has a tendency to seize after a time if using a brushless motor. They'll last forever with a silver can, though.
it just looked interesting to me, ...but i am going to stick w/ the JCW body on the Mini I race. I do need a new body soon as mine is a bit munched up from the last season. I'll get a few more practices in w/ it, then replace for the start of the new season (March).
It will fit anything (Tamiya says M05/M06) but would probably be a little wonky on an M03 because of the high servo position.
The key to making the 04 work is a very loose diff and lots of droop. Sticky tires help, too. The stock gear diff has a tendency to seize after a time if using a brushless motor. They'll last forever with a silver can, though.
The key to making the 04 work is a very loose diff and lots of droop. Sticky tires help, too. The stock gear diff has a tendency to seize after a time if using a brushless motor. They'll last forever with a silver can, though.
Tamiya's idea of mounting it on a FWD chassis is just wrong to me.
Thanks for the input on the M04 setup. I should maybe try the M-Rage dampers on it and see how it goes. I have a bunch of S-Grips left over from the Shimizu 55mm setup I recently did on most of my m-chassis, and yeah, will only run silver can on mine as I want the smoothness coming out of turns.
I see. The real car is pretty nice. It's on my short list of cars to maybe buy next season actually.
I see. The real car is pretty nice. It's on my short list of cars to maybe buy next season actually.
There is a guy in our area who has one of these:
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php
-it is a sleeper!
Nice choice!
There is a guy in our area who has one of these:
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php
-it is a sleeper!
There is a guy in our area who has one of these:
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php
-it is a sleeper!
I hear Mazda will be showcasing the hard tops for the new Miata's at the LA Autoshow this year. But I want the canvas top for the more committed look, Club trim, and 6MT. Will do springs and maybe wheels. But enough talk about the real Mazda, I guess.
Tamiya should make an accurate fwd mini, and release a lexan body for a 1999 Chevy Cavalier.
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They'd all have to be painted an awful shade of purple, have parts falling off and that weird, damp odour all Cavaliers had, even when new.
I drove my BSR M-Rage back to back with my M-Four today. Night and day difference as far as precision driving. I know the M-Four costs at least 3x the M-Rage, but hands-down a MUCH nicer driving car that lasts 500+ runs with no broken or worn out parts (besides the motor which was replaced).
The motor orientation and placement alone make a huge difference. Same servo, receiver, tires, body used, but battery size and motors are different. M-Four has a significantly faster motor, yet very stable.
The motor orientation and placement alone make a huge difference. Same servo, receiver, tires, body used, but battery size and motors are different. M-Four has a significantly faster motor, yet very stable.
Finally got this piece of crap to drive decently. Re-configured the electronics, front suspension, and brushed motor now.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/members/...cr-updated.jpg
http://www.rctech.net/forum/members/...cr-updated.jpg
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Can't help but notice there aren't any pics of the newest version of the 05 online yet. Are we tired of special editions?
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Hint for mounting low slung shells. Using m03 front body mounts at the rear makes things easy. Still hard to get that on an 03 though.