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Old 12-29-2007, 02:59 AM
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I just started racing an M03 a month or so ago. The track I run at follows the TCS rules for this class, so I've been keeping to them. There is a big race coming up at a different location that will be allowing silver can and black can motors. What classifies as a "black can" motor? Similar to the silver can, closed endbell, and black ? I'm assuming the Tamiya RS-540 Sport Tuned Motor falls under this catagory.

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Old 12-29-2007, 03:08 AM
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Just finished my Xmas pressi....& thought i'd share

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Old 12-29-2007, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NOZ69
Just finished my Xmas pressi....& thought i'd share

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Old 12-29-2007, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bakaguyjean
You have to use some modern Radio gear to fit back there. I have a Keyence speed control,and Sanwa reciever in the rear of one of my cars.
I run the wires through the center of the chassis,over the battery pack. you can also run your motor wires throung the chassisby drilling small holes between where the motor is and where the battery mounts.
The M03 can clean up very nice and hide all of the wires if you want it to.

yeah i understand using the new smaller electronics will work well but he said he had the KIT Esc in the back of the car. i guess he had to take the chassis apart put in in there then reassemble it??
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Old 12-29-2007, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mjw
What classifies as a "black can" motor? I'm assuming the Tamiya RS-540 Sport Tuned Motor falls under this catagory.

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Mike W
You assume correct. The 'Sport Tuned' is pretty much the default motor for M chassis around the world now.

P.S. You're right Chuck..getting that KIT ESC in the back of the chassis wouldn;t be easy at all!
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Old 12-29-2007, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mkdut
Thanks for the setup

What tire combo are you running?

I'm running Standard 60D's at the front and M-grips at the back.

The kit ESC will only go in one way but it fits very well

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Old 12-29-2007, 02:48 PM
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Old 12-29-2007, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ChuckWick357
yeah i understand using the new smaller electronics will work well but he said he had the KIT Esc in the back of the car. i guess he had to take the chassis apart put in in there then reassemble it??
Takes about 1 minute to take the back chassis half off, & loosen the screws that hold it together enough to wedge the TEU-101BK in place. It does only fit one way(wires facing forward), and it will still barely provide access to the setup button...





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It's an extremely tight fit in a M-03, but an easy easy fit in an M-03M or M-03L...



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Old 12-29-2007, 06:29 PM
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Very neat and tidy. What kind of tires are those????
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Old 12-29-2007, 09:20 PM
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Hi guys. What is the recommended aluminium steering knuckles for the original M03 chassis? If I use the M03R knuckles (49441) do I need to change anything else, ie the uprights?

Also, when using the large Kimbrough servo saver, is it better to space down the servo mounts or space up the tie rod ends? I had originally spaced up the tie rod end but stripped out the connector on the first touch - the spacer greatly reduces the amount of contact area in the thread. By moving to the alloy knuckle this will provide some additional strength but I am in two minds whether to persist with this or go back to spacing the servo down.

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Old 12-29-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Granpa
Very neat and tidy. What kind of tires are those????
Thanks... Kawadas in the 1st photos, standard m-chassis slicks on the second car.
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Teehomo
What is the recommended aluminium steering knuckles for the original M03 chassis? If I use the M03R knuckles (49441) do I need to change anything else, ie the uprights?
You need the newer knuckles , 5x10 bearings & the king pins also, from any kit released since the M-03M Swift. TA04 king pins will work too.


Originally Posted by Teehomo
Also, when using the large Kimbrough servo saver, is it better to space down the servo mounts or space up the tie rod ends? I had originally spaced up the tie rod end but stripped out the connector on the first touch - the spacer greatly reduces the amount of contact area in the thread. By moving to the alloy knuckle this will provide some additional strength but I am in two minds whether to persist with this or go back to spacing the servo down.
I've never been in that situation personally, but you'll probably get mixed opinions. I would think that spacing the servo mounts down would be best, to reduce leverage on the ball connectors for one... and honestly, as little of a difference as it might make, moving the mass of the servo down would theoretically lower the center of gravity too. That's always a nice bonus.

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Old 12-30-2007, 12:43 AM
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has anyone tried the inserts from RIDE? do they fill up the tamiya 60D tires nicely?
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Old 12-30-2007, 12:49 AM
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Ride inserts are the same size as most other, so they still leave a significant air gap inside a 60D.
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by over gear
has anyone tried the inserts from RIDE? do they fill up the tamiya 60D tires nicely?
Ride inserts are for 55D tires, If you use them in 60D tires you might as well not run inserts. There is a huge gap between the tire and sponge. You really need 60D inserts for 60D tires.
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