Tamiya mini cooper

[vic0280]

what is the difference between the m03 and the m04??

[Doomah]

Originally Posted by vic0280

what is the difference between the m03 and the m04??

m04 is rear wheel drive.

m03 is front WD

get a m03 if you want to race, as most clubs only race m03.

[rccardr]

Thanks, Wes- you are correct, any insert has been legal for several years now. However, Aaron also makes a good point about Tamiya inserts- their black or blue wide sedan insert similarly cut down would also be acceptable.
Later
Doc

[Wicked-Wayz]

Originally Posted by Turbonium

the TCS rules allow any insert you want, just hafta stick with the Tamiya tire and wheel...

Thanks for clearing that up wes. I was dead tired & don't think I was sure what I was replying about.

Peace Aaron(W-W)

[Turbonium]

too true... i always have lots of the TakeOff liners that i cut up and use.

now if i can remember what to put on this car for carpet... Novak, here i come!!!

[Big Daddy Boomer]

Originally Posted by Turbonium

Novak, here i come!!!

Come get some

[Turbonium]

ouch!!!! i aint skeered.....!

gotta get mine back together again. havent touched it since Memphis!

[RED-LINE M03]

Tricked out MINI COOPER FOR SALE..........................

TRF SHOCKS, ACER BEARINGS, ACER CERAMIC DIFF BALLS, 2 Battery packs, Speedo, 2 Bodies Professionally painted, TA-03 Ball Diff, Aluminum Front Upright, more, more, more

This is my little mini cooper . I did not want to add it all up it’s just too much. It is an awesome car and super fast and easy to drive for a mini. The little Futaba Speedo works great with this little guy. I will let my little MINI go for $200.00

This is only 24% of what I had to pay out new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is more info on the sale thread...............

P.M. me with E-mail for pics of car and gear.


Regards,
Eric

[DerekEngland]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Boomer

Come get some

Looking forward to it Boomer.... Just don't make us look too bad...

[Big Daddy Boomer]

Originally Posted by Turbonium

gotta get mine back together again. havent touched it since Memphis!

Originally Posted by Nonstopone

Looking forward to it Boomer.... Just don't make us look too bad...

I havent touched mine since the TCS in February. Guess I should Dust it off!

[performula]

Who has the best deal on the Tamiya Mini Cooper?

[RED-LINE M03]

I do It is on the for sell thread it has TRF shocks, Acer bearings, Acer ceramic diff balls,TA-03 DIff, micro Speed control, and much more.

Check it out


If you want pictures send me your e-mail to ERICHILL10355@YAHOO.COM


Thanks,
E

[Graphitedust]

Well...after 12 years of racing RC cars I finally bought a mini cooper. I have had alot of fun putting the car together.

I do have a question or two though.

1) I put bearings in the car and have about 1 to 1.5mm of slop in the axels. What are you using to shim the axels?

2) I put the aluminim front hubs on the car. Are the heads of the bolts that connect the hub to the hub carrier susposed to stick up 1 mm?

Thanks for any help!!!!

[Turbonium]

congrats on the purchase.. i know i enjoy running mine as often as i can!

1) i used some generic 5mm shims ro reduce the play, either from Tamiya or Yokomo, i think. check Speedtechrc.com


2) seems like mine has a small gap on top and bottom of the kingpin, but no movement.

[SeattleRCer]

I'm not too familiar with Tamiya parts yet... Will the blue TRF shocks (part #49355) fit my M03? Will any TRF shock fit my M03? Or are there different types of TRF shocks, other than color? Thanks!