Tamiya mini cooper
#6003
^ That's exactly why I dont like using a ball diff on asphault in a M03. Gear diff works better for me outside. I keep two gear diffs on hand, one with ceramic grease & one with AW grease, depending on how much grip is available & which tires are going to be used.
What type of grease did you put inside the diff? Also, you mentioned replacing the tires with the same type you had, so are you still using stock kit tires?
Are you referring to the fitment of the shock ends on the ball connectors? ..or do you mean the way the ball connector itself is threaded into the shock towers & suspension arms?
What type of grease did you put inside the diff? Also, you mentioned replacing the tires with the same type you had, so are you still using stock kit tires?
Are you referring to the fitment of the shock ends on the ball connectors? ..or do you mean the way the ball connector itself is threaded into the shock towers & suspension arms?
#6004
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Now I have no steering. The only thing I can think of is the servo is in a different part of the mounting bracket. I did not remove the servo saver or change anything to do with the linkage.
#6005
MINI FIRE UPDATE: CONCLUSION
As some of you may recall on page 199 of this thread, my Mini met an untimely death due to fire.
Well, thanks to a new Swift kit & new radio gear I am back up and running!
Here are some pics:
The only parts I used from the old car were the shocks, steering linkage, and the bearings. Everything else had to go.
Plus, I finally figured out that the little piece of plastic on the chassis parts tree is for mounting the ESC switch to the car!
"The White Rat" has returned better than ever from the depths of its firey hell it encountered over the weekend!
As some of you may recall on page 199 of this thread, my Mini met an untimely death due to fire.
Well, thanks to a new Swift kit & new radio gear I am back up and running!
Here are some pics:
The only parts I used from the old car were the shocks, steering linkage, and the bearings. Everything else had to go.
Plus, I finally figured out that the little piece of plastic on the chassis parts tree is for mounting the ESC switch to the car!
"The White Rat" has returned better than ever from the depths of its firey hell it encountered over the weekend!
Last edited by ScionBox; 01-23-2008 at 08:06 PM.
#6006
M03M SWIFT w/ LI-PO
First off, I'd like to apologize because I know this isn't a Li-po page but, I just had to ask the Tamiya M03 "Mini Pro's."
Recently, I placed a Orion 3200 Li-po battery on my M03M Swift. I noticed so much roll - it was some what uncontrollable in the turns. Therefore, I was thinking about placing lead weight stripping on the Orion 3200 battery (top-side). Does anyone has any suggestions? Should I place the lead weight on the battery or on the front and rear bumpers? I was thinking about placing about 100 to 120 grams of lead weighting on.
Please help anyone.
Recently, I placed a Orion 3200 Li-po battery on my M03M Swift. I noticed so much roll - it was some what uncontrollable in the turns. Therefore, I was thinking about placing lead weight stripping on the Orion 3200 battery (top-side). Does anyone has any suggestions? Should I place the lead weight on the battery or on the front and rear bumpers? I was thinking about placing about 100 to 120 grams of lead weighting on.
Please help anyone.
#6007
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MINI FIRE UPDATE: CONCLUSION
As some of you may recall on page 199 of this thread, my Mini met an untimely death due to fire.
Well, thanks to a new Swift kit & new radio gear I am back up and running!
Here are some pics:
The only parts I used from the old car were the shocks, steering linkage, and the bearings. Everything else had to go.
Plus, I finally figured out that the little piece of plastic on the chassis parts tree is for mounting the ESC switch to the car!
"The White Rat" has returned better than ever from the depths of its firey hell it encountered over the weekend!
As some of you may recall on page 199 of this thread, my Mini met an untimely death due to fire.
Well, thanks to a new Swift kit & new radio gear I am back up and running!
Here are some pics:
The only parts I used from the old car were the shocks, steering linkage, and the bearings. Everything else had to go.
Plus, I finally figured out that the little piece of plastic on the chassis parts tree is for mounting the ESC switch to the car!
"The White Rat" has returned better than ever from the depths of its firey hell it encountered over the weekend!
#6008
I never knew what that part was for until I saw it on my brother-in-law's XB Mini. Luckily I kept the parts tree after my Mini build... no my Mini has the cool on/off switch. So to answer your question, it's in the Mini kit. And I'm sure it's in the Swift kit.
#6009
The switch mount came in the Suzuki kit I bought. It also comes with the gray chassis that Tamiya sells as a spare. I had no idea what it was for until I noticed that the holes on it match the switch..... and the other holes in it match with the chassis. I have owned M03's for about six years and I can't believe it took me this long to figure out what the piece was for!
#6010
Tech Master
don't feel so bad! i have learned tons of stuff on this site and RCCaraction. They had a writeup on the Suzuki and I made a clone of it with a Mini body--totally race illegal though but i can get 45+ mph out of the thing
#6011
By the way...
In case you guys are looking for some cheap numbers..... the "08" numbers I used on the "White Rat" are one inch vinyl stick-on numbers from Office Depot. The sheet runs about $4 and has enough numbers on it to last you a lifetime! Over the weekend I am going to check out some sign shops and buy some white vinyl to cut into circles to use as a background for the numbers on my other colored bodies.
I am tired of getting the same old #32 number board whenever I buy a Tamiya Cooper body!
In case you guys are looking for some cheap numbers..... the "08" numbers I used on the "White Rat" are one inch vinyl stick-on numbers from Office Depot. The sheet runs about $4 and has enough numbers on it to last you a lifetime! Over the weekend I am going to check out some sign shops and buy some white vinyl to cut into circles to use as a background for the numbers on my other colored bodies.
I am tired of getting the same old #32 number board whenever I buy a Tamiya Cooper body!
#6012
First off, I'd like to apologize because I know this isn't a Li-po page but, I just had to ask the Tamiya M03 "Mini Pro's."
Recently, I placed a Orion 3200 Li-po battery on my M03M Swift. I noticed so much roll - it was some what uncontrollable in the turns. Therefore, I was thinking about placing lead weight stripping on the Orion 3200 battery (top-side). Does anyone has any suggestions? Should I place the lead weight on the battery or on the front and rear bumpers? I was thinking about placing about 100 to 120 grams of lead weighting on.
Please help anyone.
Recently, I placed a Orion 3200 Li-po battery on my M03M Swift. I noticed so much roll - it was some what uncontrollable in the turns. Therefore, I was thinking about placing lead weight stripping on the Orion 3200 battery (top-side). Does anyone has any suggestions? Should I place the lead weight on the battery or on the front and rear bumpers? I was thinking about placing about 100 to 120 grams of lead weighting on.
Please help anyone.
Last edited by Herkimer Jitney; 01-24-2008 at 12:12 AM.
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The New White Rat looks good!
I would think placing the lead weight on different areas of the chassis like the front/rear bumpers or sides of the chassis would be more helpful.
Hey Tony (or anyone else who might know) would you happen to know what the amp draw is of a Silver can motor (and possibly the Black Can) in an M03?
Mahalo's for any help.
I would think placing the lead weight on different areas of the chassis like the front/rear bumpers or sides of the chassis would be more helpful.
Hey Tony (or anyone else who might know) would you happen to know what the amp draw is of a Silver can motor (and possibly the Black Can) in an M03?
Mahalo's for any help.
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i'm watching this thread... waiting for the day i can buy myself a swift
put the lead tape on the chassis, so you can put it as low as possible for a lower CoG.
put the lead tape on the chassis, so you can put it as low as possible for a lower CoG.
#6015
Is it possible to get a Rover body in the US for less than $39?
Grrrrrrr you can get a painted touring body for less.