Tamiya mini cooper
#3301
Originally Posted by pac-man808
Troy you coming to Van City to run TCS?
Want to defend your Western MINI King Title?
Want to defend your Western MINI King Title?
#3302
Alright, I'm having trouble tracking down a single blasted part. I broke the ball end that attaches to the front upright for the steering tie-rods and I can't find just the originals anywhere or a good upgrade/replacement. The part I broke is listed as MA16 in the instructions. Any idea how I can replace these with out having to buy the Metal Parts Bag A..which NOBODY seems to have in stock anyway.
#3303
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muahdib4 Alright, I'm having trouble tracking down a single blasted part.
If you do decide to buy some I'll take the two top-hat shaped spacers that come in the kit, those are even harder to find
#3305
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Here's what I use... hollow ball end... http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebproductdetail.asp?
With a 16mm screw throught the bottom of the knuckle...with a 5 or 6mm spacer..it comes out looking exactly like stock, but stronger.
With a 16mm screw throught the bottom of the knuckle...with a 5 or 6mm spacer..it comes out looking exactly like stock, but stronger.
Originally Posted by muahdib4
Alright, I'm having trouble tracking down a single blasted part. I broke the ball end that attaches to the front upright for the steering tie-rods and I can't find just the originals anywhere or a good upgrade/replacement. The part I broke is listed as MA16 in the instructions. Any idea how I can replace these with out having to buy the Metal Parts Bag A..which NOBODY seems to have in stock anyway.
#3306
Originally Posted by Core Creations
Here's what I use... hollow ball end... http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebproductdetail.asp?
With a 16mm screw throught the bottom of the knuckle...with a 5 or 6mm spacer..it comes out looking exactly like stock, but stronger.
With a 16mm screw throught the bottom of the knuckle...with a 5 or 6mm spacer..it comes out looking exactly like stock, but stronger.
#3308
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Muahdib4, I have a half dozen of these- don't ask where they came from- and would be happy to just mail two of them to you. If interested, send your address to me at [email protected] and I'll send them to you when I get back home.
#3309
you got anything you could send me? i need a new set of body posts...
#3311
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Thanks Jam-ehz
Originally Posted by Jam-ehz
Here's my setup for carpet..
Front:
TRF Short White springs
TRF Shocks, 80 wt oil, 2-hole pistons, 2 o-rings, no rebound
S-Grips, moulded insert (hard to find), 1/3 traction compound on inside
Sway bar
Rear:
Short Fluorescent Red springs
TRF Shocks, 60 wt oil, 2-hole pistons, 3 o-rings, no rebound
Type A's, firm foam insert strip, full traction compound
5-6mm ride height all around
It's a very stiff setup in the front, and runs like a touring car.. no body roll for quick transitions, and at the same time I can run through the whole track full-throttle without flipping. If you need more steering, widen the strip of compound in the front.
Get the 2-degree rear uprights if you can, or just upgrade to the lightweight "M03M" set, it has 2 degrees already, and is very nimble.
Put the receiver and speedo on the sides like saddlebags, keeps the COG way low.
I use the alfa body for TCS, and the HPI Miata for the other races.. love the rear wing..
That's the basis of the setup, the rest is optional.. aluminum hexes, rear universals, carbon gearshafts, TA03 Ball Diff w/ lightweight plates, aluminum screws with a few Ti in spots, but it's not that necessary.
It won our last big Mini race, so it can't be too bad of a setup..
Front:
TRF Short White springs
TRF Shocks, 80 wt oil, 2-hole pistons, 2 o-rings, no rebound
S-Grips, moulded insert (hard to find), 1/3 traction compound on inside
Sway bar
Rear:
Short Fluorescent Red springs
TRF Shocks, 60 wt oil, 2-hole pistons, 3 o-rings, no rebound
Type A's, firm foam insert strip, full traction compound
5-6mm ride height all around
It's a very stiff setup in the front, and runs like a touring car.. no body roll for quick transitions, and at the same time I can run through the whole track full-throttle without flipping. If you need more steering, widen the strip of compound in the front.
Get the 2-degree rear uprights if you can, or just upgrade to the lightweight "M03M" set, it has 2 degrees already, and is very nimble.
Put the receiver and speedo on the sides like saddlebags, keeps the COG way low.
I use the alfa body for TCS, and the HPI Miata for the other races.. love the rear wing..
That's the basis of the setup, the rest is optional.. aluminum hexes, rear universals, carbon gearshafts, TA03 Ball Diff w/ lightweight plates, aluminum screws with a few Ti in spots, but it's not that necessary.
It won our last big Mini race, so it can't be too bad of a setup..
Thank you for this great set up on my M04. It helped me tq and win the WICICS race in Regina last weekend. You rock!
Still looking for a M04 sway bar kit.
#3312
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what packs do most people run in the minis? I've got a friend who is looking to get into the budget racing of the Minis. What pack should I suggest to him?
#3313
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Diff question....
Just a question on the Diff.....alot of people have offered up different ways of limiting the slip on the Diff.....what would pass the tech???? I used shims....and pretty much created a locked diff ....the Diff will turn....but it takes quite a bit of force!!! I am only running at the club level....but want to keep things in line!!!
Thanks!
Thanks!
#3314
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Originally Posted by xrayroooahhhh
Just a question on the Diff.....alot of people have offered up different ways of limiting the slip on the Diff.....what would pass the tech???? I used shims....and pretty much created a locked diff ....the Diff will turn....but it takes quite a bit of force!!! I am only running at the club level....but want to keep things in line!!!
Thanks!
Thanks!
BUT we here found out.. that you could install a Tamiya 1 way and still be TCS legal.. if thats what your shooting for.
The owner of the track here runs his M03 that way.. and has the driving style nailed down.. he beats the field by 1 lap + with a M03M completely TCS legal.
James
#3315
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Originally Posted by The8BitHero
what packs do most people run in the minis? I've got a friend who is looking to get into the budget racing of the Minis. What pack should I suggest to him?
That being said - The pack used is a blue PEAK 2400mah Nicad stick pack. Usually sold in pairs for $35-$45 US.
Novak race used IB4200s and you could have run a 30min main with it.. over kill.. and defeats the purpose of the class if you ask me.
James