288LikesTamiya mini cooper
09-14-2005, 07:09 PM
#706
Tech Master
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Hubs
Originally Posted by Robertw321
The hubs that fit the Minis are the TA01 Touring Car Front Upright (Red). Tamiya part number 50648. The steering arms on these are shorter so the tie rods angle foward, but being shorter you can't use a sway (anti-roll for the rest of the world
) bar. I've used these and they work well and don't bend as easily as the stock hubs but I like to use a sway bar on my M03's so I went aluminum. Hubs from a TA02 might fit. I think they might be the same.
) bar. I've used these and they work well and don't bend as easily as the stock hubs but I like to use a sway bar on my M03's so I went aluminum. Hubs from a TA02 might fit. I think they might be the same.
09-15-2005, 12:54 AM
#707
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by qwerty
only tires that say m-chassis, there are only 5 kinds u can get from tamiya
and the two more from hpi aswell.
and the two more from hpi aswell.
They do have foam mini tires for 6$ (the 4 pcs
)e_lm_70
09-15-2005, 01:03 AM
#708
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by e_lm_70
Don't forget the Xpress mini tires !
They do have foam mini tires for 6$ (the 4 pcs )
e_lm_70
They do have foam mini tires for 6$ (the 4 pcs
)e_lm_70
where u get the xpress mini tires from and how much? are they any good? what sort of diameter are they? around 55mm or 60mm?
09-15-2005, 01:03 AM
#709
Dont forget Ride.
They make a good high temp slick that wear well and provide awesome grip.
We had them Australia for a whle because they could get HPI's
They make a good high temp slick that wear well and provide awesome grip.
We had them Australia for a whle because they could get HPI's
09-15-2005, 01:07 AM
#710
oh and the Xpress rubber tires are pretty bad
09-15-2005, 01:12 AM
#711
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by MO3 TRF
Dont forget Ride.
They make a good high temp slick that wear well and provide awesome grip.
We had them Australia for a whle because they could get HPI's
They make a good high temp slick that wear well and provide awesome grip.
We had them Australia for a whle because they could get HPI's
09-15-2005, 01:25 AM
#712
i got mine from merto hobbies , but that was a while ago. Drop pete an email he should be able to tell you were he got them from.
www.metrohobby.com.au They were about $20 a pair with inserts. But theres nothing better than HPI's. You should be able to them easily in Sydney.
www.metrohobby.com.au They were about $20 a pair with inserts. But theres nothing better than HPI's. You should be able to them easily in Sydney.
09-15-2005, 01:33 AM
#713
Tech Regular
ok i'll stick to hpi's then (no pun intended) 
09-15-2005, 09:52 AM
#714
Tech Master
Thanks for the info guys! 
09-15-2005, 05:02 PM
#715
Originally Posted by Wicked-Wayz
This was posted by nova f1 racer on page 22.
From the Tamiya website....
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/it...roduct-id=58295
The reliable, user friendly, and fun M-03L chassis has been paired with an accurately recreated new BMW Mini Cooper Body. The M-03L chassis features a front mid-ship mounted motor and front mounted battery, to put more weight on front drive wheels. Requires a 2-channel radio and 7.2V battery.
Specifications
Chassis Type: M-03L
Scale: 1/10
Length: 13.86 inches (352mm)
Width: 6.61 inches (168mm)
Wheelbase: 9.41 inches (239mm)
Front Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
Rear Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
Weight: 1.94 lbs. (878g)
Chassis: ABS Monocoque
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Damper Type: Plastic coil over friction
Drive Train: Sealed gearbox
Engine: Electric 540
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Differential Type: Bevel Gear
Wheels & Tires: 5-spoke / Radial
Body Type: Clear/Polycarbonate
Peace Aaron(W-W)
From the Tamiya website....
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/it...roduct-id=58295
The reliable, user friendly, and fun M-03L chassis has been paired with an accurately recreated new BMW Mini Cooper Body. The M-03L chassis features a front mid-ship mounted motor and front mounted battery, to put more weight on front drive wheels. Requires a 2-channel radio and 7.2V battery.
Specifications
Chassis Type: M-03L
Scale: 1/10
Length: 13.86 inches (352mm)
Width: 6.61 inches (168mm)
Wheelbase: 9.41 inches (239mm)
Front Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
Rear Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
Weight: 1.94 lbs. (878g)
Chassis: ABS Monocoque
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Damper Type: Plastic coil over friction
Drive Train: Sealed gearbox
Engine: Electric 540
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Differential Type: Bevel Gear
Wheels & Tires: 5-spoke / Radial
Body Type: Clear/Polycarbonate
Peace Aaron(W-W)
That setup guide is pretty good. I am really addicted to these little cars. not playing with my others for 5 years or so these mini's have really gotten me back in the hobby. I can't believe how buch I have dumped into them in 2 weeks. Found out with a little online research why the m-01 is so much faster than the m-03
M-01 gear ratio 2.4375
M-03 gear ratio 3.134
this would shurly make the difference.
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This is just an additional info about the gear ratio of M03 which one of the Tamiya tech gave me a long time ago. I found it on my old hard drive.
Spur 37T / Pinion 20T = 1.85
Differential 39T / Spur 'Low' 21T = 1.85715
Counter Gear 'Hi' 27T / Counter Gear 'Low' = 1.6875
Multiply the results and it will give you = FDR 5.79:1 or rounded 5.8:1
To get the 'internal gear ratio' :
1.85715 X 1.6875 = 3.1339
from Spur/pinion of 1.85 X 3.1339 = FDR 5.79:1 or rounded 5.8:1
Hope this helps.
Cheers
09-16-2005, 12:55 AM
#716
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by Edgarski
This is just an additional info about the gear ratio of M03 which one of the Tamiya tech gave me a long time ago. I found it on my old hard drive.
Spur 37T / Pinion 20T = 1.85
Differential 39T / Spur 'Low' 21T = 1.85715
Counter Gear 'Hi' 27T / Counter Gear 'Low' = 1.6875
Multiply the results and it will give you = FDR 5.79:1 or rounded 5.8:1
To get the 'internal gear ratio' :
1.85715 X 1.6875 = 3.1339
With a the 34T spoor you will have a quite nice choise of gear for 27T motors:
23T -> 4.63
21T -> 5.07
19T -> 5.61
With a 23T pinion and a silver stock tamiya motor the mini should be flying
e_lm_70
09-16-2005, 07:07 AM
#717
Tech Regular
how do u fit 23//21/19/17t on the m03?
09-16-2005, 11:12 AM
#718
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
Originally Posted by SpeedsterTC3
Hey thanks guys. Anyone here race mini at Fredrick or RCO cause I've heard something about a group of guys wanting to race thier minis together.
09-16-2005, 09:37 PM
#719
how do u fit 23//21/19/17t on the m03?
1]. only put 1 motor mount screw in and push the motor over till you get the gears to mesh well.
2]. From what I've been told for a 21 pinion put the motor in the 20 hole and drive the car for a while, after a while the gearboxs frees up and it works fine.
But i would not recommend it for racing. Because of a little thing called rules. In Melbourne (Australia) the rules are for Mini you have run the car how it was designed eg. 20 ,18 ,16 pinion. But if your bashing around in the street no probs.
09-17-2005, 01:46 AM
#720
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by qwerty
how do u fit 23//21/19/17t on the m03?
Stock spoor gear is 37T, this means the 20/18/16 holes could be used for the 23/21/19T pinion.
Clearly this is now allowed in TCS racing ... but where is allowed in the stock class make the M03 much faster!
e_lm_70