288LikesTamiya mini cooper
01-12-2006, 11:34 PM
#1006
Originally Posted by iti20090
I have only now twigged that the local SA Tamiya M chassis class has been opened to the sport tuned motors, in line with the Asia rules, I gather.
With only experience of the Johnston and 20T stock pinion I would aprpeciate advice on the 23 Sport tuned motor, compared to the 27 Johnston:
1. Being only armed with the 1700 Sanyo's, will I still get the 5 minutes run time out of the hotter motor? (The rules have been expanded up to 2400 mah).
2. Would it be advisable to go to a smaller pinion tooth number to keep the car tractable and extend run time?
3. Will the hotter motor make the hardened pinion a must?
Thanks and regards
Dave in Durban
With only experience of the Johnston and 20T stock pinion I would aprpeciate advice on the 23 Sport tuned motor, compared to the 27 Johnston:
1. Being only armed with the 1700 Sanyo's, will I still get the 5 minutes run time out of the hotter motor? (The rules have been expanded up to 2400 mah).
2. Would it be advisable to go to a smaller pinion tooth number to keep the car tractable and extend run time?
3. Will the hotter motor make the hardened pinion a must?
Thanks and regards
Dave in Durban
2. 20T pinion.
3. Not required with Tamiya Sport Tune Black. Just grease them with Tamiya Grease / Ceramic grease.
01-13-2006, 12:54 AM
#1007
Thanks for the info, most appreciated.
Our local SA crowd tend to refer to as per Asia Cup rules. Are these downloadable on the net, anywhere.
Kind regards
Dave
[QUOTE=asw7576]1. We race in Indonesia, Tamiya Asia Cup with Sport Tune Black Motor, Tamiya SCR1400 batts, and 5 minutes. The 1400 battery last 10 minutes during practice session. We discharghe until 0 volt and charge the batt at 3.5A for voltage.
Our local SA crowd tend to refer to as per Asia Cup rules. Are these downloadable on the net, anywhere.
Kind regards
Dave
[QUOTE=asw7576]1. We race in Indonesia, Tamiya Asia Cup with Sport Tune Black Motor, Tamiya SCR1400 batts, and 5 minutes. The 1400 battery last 10 minutes during practice session. We discharghe until 0 volt and charge the batt at 3.5A for voltage.
01-13-2006, 06:36 AM
#1008
Originally Posted by tunnelhead
Need some help guys. Getting close to finishing my Cooper. On of the last things I need to do is build the shocks. I have a extra pair of the TRF shocks from my TC cars. Any pointers on building them.. Overal length and where did you meausre that from.The long or short eyelet for the bottom of the shock. I also bought the tamiya shock oil kit. 100-700 weight?? What should I use of on road pavment. I read 60wt for front and 40 for rear. Is that true and what would be the equilivant for Tamiya oil Thanks again!
01-13-2006, 08:31 AM
#1009
mini
If I were to set my car up for outdoors I run tamiya 415 shocks 50wt ft 20 wt rear 2hole run 5.5mm ft 5 to 4.5mm ride H rear locked diff 6mm wheel hex
sedan incert+mini S and Mgrip or Type a's have both.......won the 2006 Novak with a setup close to that
sedan incert+mini S and Mgrip or Type a's have both.......won the 2006 Novak with a setup close to that
01-13-2006, 08:28 PM
#1010
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
Thanks Customworksking. Let me see if I have this right
1. 50 weight oil front
2. 20 weight oil rear
3. run 2 hole pistons in the front and rear?
4. ride height 5.5mm front/5-4.5mm rear.
5. lost on the locked diff? Do you mean tighten it all the way. Have TA03 diff
6. 6mm wheel hex adapter?
7. lost on sedan insert plus mini s? M grip and type A's are the different Tamiya tires right?
8. Do you use the the Tamiya reinforced wheel or just the stock wheel and what inserts do you recommend? Hards or sfts and in the front or rear.
Thankyou for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very nice that you are willing to share your knowledge with other racers. Thanks for helping me get my Mini Cooper up and running. See you maybe at the finals?
1. 50 weight oil front
2. 20 weight oil rear
3. run 2 hole pistons in the front and rear?
4. ride height 5.5mm front/5-4.5mm rear.
5. lost on the locked diff? Do you mean tighten it all the way. Have TA03 diff
6. 6mm wheel hex adapter?
7. lost on sedan insert plus mini s? M grip and type A's are the different Tamiya tires right?
8. Do you use the the Tamiya reinforced wheel or just the stock wheel and what inserts do you recommend? Hards or sfts and in the front or rear.
Thankyou for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very nice that you are willing to share your knowledge with other racers. Thanks for helping me get my Mini Cooper up and running. See you maybe at the finals?
01-14-2006, 08:34 AM
#1011
mini
Originally Posted by tunnelhead
Thanks Customworksking. Let me see if I have this right
1. 50 weight oil front
2. 20 weight oil rear
3. run 2 hole pistons in the front and rear?
4. ride height 5.5mm front/5-4.5mm rear.
5. lost on the locked diff? Do you mean tighten it all the way. Have TA03 diff
6. 6mm wheel hex adapter?
7. lost on sedan insert plus mini s? M grip and type A's are the different Tamiya tires right?
8. Do you use the the Tamiya reinforced wheel or just the stock wheel and what inserts do you recommend? Hards or sfts and in the front or rear.
Thankyou for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very nice that you are willing to share your knowledge with other racers. Thanks for helping me get my Mini Cooper up and running. See you maybe at the finals?
1. 50 weight oil front
2. 20 weight oil rear
3. run 2 hole pistons in the front and rear?
4. ride height 5.5mm front/5-4.5mm rear.
5. lost on the locked diff? Do you mean tighten it all the way. Have TA03 diff
6. 6mm wheel hex adapter?
7. lost on sedan insert plus mini s? M grip and type A's are the different Tamiya tires right?
8. Do you use the the Tamiya reinforced wheel or just the stock wheel and what inserts do you recommend? Hards or sfts and in the front or rear.
Thankyou for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very nice that you are willing to share your knowledge with other racers. Thanks for helping me get my Mini Cooper up and running. See you maybe at the finals?
mini
01-14-2006, 05:01 PM
#1014
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
You are right on that. What a fun class the minis are. When have about 6 guys with them. Like you said fun. The other guys take the touring car classes serious. With their minis they can relax and have fun.
I sure would love to give one of the Customworks Sprinters a try. Wont hurt as much if you put a real sprinter on its lid. On that note, Hope Tony Stewart is ok from his flip at the Chili Bowl. Do your run mostly Dirt or Carpet? If on dirt are they mostly a dry slick track or do your run on a heavy track? I would Like to hook that big right rear on the cushion and power around the top of the track. Thats my favorite place to run right around the top. Are they only Nitro power or are there electric ones? Thanks again!!!!
I sure would love to give one of the Customworks Sprinters a try. Wont hurt as much if you put a real sprinter on its lid. On that note, Hope Tony Stewart is ok from his flip at the Chili Bowl. Do your run mostly Dirt or Carpet? If on dirt are they mostly a dry slick track or do your run on a heavy track? I would Like to hook that big right rear on the cushion and power around the top of the track. Thats my favorite place to run right around the top. Are they only Nitro power or are there electric ones? Thanks again!!!!
01-14-2006, 07:08 PM
#1015
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
Customworksking, a few more questions.
1. With the TRF shocks do you run internal limiters ? I have heard a few people say this, to limit droop????
2. I have the Tamiya lowering springs. What would you recommend. There is the soft , med and hards . Dont fwd's run softer springs in the front?
3. Do you use the short or long bottom eyelets for the shocks.
Again thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
Sincerely, Phil
1. With the TRF shocks do you run internal limiters ? I have heard a few people say this, to limit droop????
2. I have the Tamiya lowering springs. What would you recommend. There is the soft , med and hards . Dont fwd's run softer springs in the front?
3. Do you use the short or long bottom eyelets for the shocks.
Again thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
Sincerely, Phil
01-14-2006, 10:18 PM
#1016
Tech Master
iTrader: (12)
Bug you guys one more time. I cant find the part number for Tamiya 6mm hex adapters for the Cooper. I have looked all over the net and google and Tamiyas site. They are called hex adapter or wheel adapters right????? I am sure a few of you guys have the whole Tamiya parts catalog memorized. 
01-14-2006, 10:25 PM
#1017
Originally Posted by tunnelhead
Bug you guys one more time. I cant find the part number for Tamiya 6mm hex adapters for the Cooper. I have looked all over the net and google and Tamiyas site. They are called hex adapter or wheel adapters right????? I am sure a few of you guys have the whole Tamiya parts catalog memorized.
http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...nid=264&id=823
