288LikesTamiya mini cooper
02-09-2011, 12:43 AM
Granpa,
Good to see you and others posting some great advice for us colonials.
Calvin.
Good to see you and others posting some great advice for us colonials.
Calvin.
02-09-2011, 07:20 AM
Craig, I'll take your post as a compliment. For those who may not know or know of the Bozo from Laguna, which he calls himself and I don't out of respect, let me introduce you.
Name Craig Richter
Age Sixty something
GT3 2009 TCS National Champion
Perrennial A mainer in Mini. I think he finished 2nd a few years ago
Disposition usually sunny, but can get crotchety
Driving style Smooth and flowing. Almost snot like if you know what I mean
A mentor of mine of sorts. Let me explain the of sorts cause Craig mainly tries to help me with the driving part of the equation. I think part of it is his trying to be helpful and the other part is self preservation. My driving style, let's call it that out of kindness or generosity, is heavily influenced by the "Flyin' Hawaiiian", Danny Ongais. They did not call him Danny On the Gas for nothun. Combine that with 75 year old reflexes, not so good eyesight, and a really fast Mini and you'll figure out where the self preservation comes in.
If Craig decides to share info or an opinion, it'll usually be worthy of consideration.
Name Craig Richter
Age Sixty something
GT3 2009 TCS National Champion
Perrennial A mainer in Mini. I think he finished 2nd a few years ago
Disposition usually sunny, but can get crotchety
Driving style Smooth and flowing. Almost snot like if you know what I mean
A mentor of mine of sorts. Let me explain the of sorts cause Craig mainly tries to help me with the driving part of the equation. I think part of it is his trying to be helpful and the other part is self preservation. My driving style, let's call it that out of kindness or generosity, is heavily influenced by the "Flyin' Hawaiiian", Danny Ongais. They did not call him Danny On the Gas for nothun. Combine that with 75 year old reflexes, not so good eyesight, and a really fast Mini and you'll figure out where the self preservation comes in.
If Craig decides to share info or an opinion, it'll usually be worthy of consideration.
02-09-2011, 08:52 AM
When you guys mention shimming the gear diff to tighten it up where exactly are you shimming it and with what size shims? Thanks much
02-09-2011, 11:12 PM
Hello, I am running Sweep 33 front and 25 rear on my M05. I'm about buy Sweep 40's for the front and want to order better foam inserts while I'm at it that fill the tyres better. I'm running on a medium traction track in cool to warm conditions.
Last edited by WildManDriving; 02-10-2011 at 01:09 AM. Reason: Clearer description.
02-09-2011, 11:24 PM
Originally Posted by trerc
When you guys mention shimming the gear diff to tighten it up where exactly are you shimming it and with what size shims? Thanks much .
yeah sweep 40's are good, we have been using this with the cross 36 rear.
sweeps gives good turn in and grip, but does wander a little in the straight due to air gap / rubber movement over the insert.
if you buy foams they will wear id say twice or more faster then rubbers.
02-10-2011, 12:48 AM
WildManDriving,
For inserts inside the Sweep 40's, 33's and 25's you can use any of the moulded mini inserts. The sweep variants come in pink (softest), aqua(medium) or green(hardest).
The Ride inserts which are the same size will also fit and they come in yellow, orange and green. (green again the hardest)
The Solaris mini tyre inserts are the same colours and the ride and fit the same. I have not tried a foam insert in a Sweep tyre, so can not give any feedback.
If you purchase the Sweep 40's with rims, tyres and inserts you will find they come with the pink insert. I replace this with the green insert for the front tyres.
Hope that is what you were after.
Regards,
Calvin.
Added:
I have since found you can purchase these pre-glued and the tyres seem to have a soft insert fitted. I think I would be only trying them on the rear. If fitted to the front I think they would have too much side bite because of the air gap. These were in 25, 33 and 40 configuration.
Calvin.
For inserts inside the Sweep 40's, 33's and 25's you can use any of the moulded mini inserts. The sweep variants come in pink (softest), aqua(medium) or green(hardest).
The Ride inserts which are the same size will also fit and they come in yellow, orange and green. (green again the hardest)
The Solaris mini tyre inserts are the same colours and the ride and fit the same. I have not tried a foam insert in a Sweep tyre, so can not give any feedback.
If you purchase the Sweep 40's with rims, tyres and inserts you will find they come with the pink insert. I replace this with the green insert for the front tyres.
Hope that is what you were after.
Regards,
Calvin.
Added:
I have since found you can purchase these pre-glued and the tyres seem to have a soft insert fitted. I think I would be only trying them on the rear. If fitted to the front I think they would have too much side bite because of the air gap. These were in 25, 33 and 40 configuration.
Calvin.
Last edited by caltek1; 02-11-2011 at 11:23 PM.
02-11-2011, 02:11 AM
Tech Initiate
Hi could anyone tell me what bodies are available to suit lwb m05??
Thanks
Thanks
02-11-2011, 02:13 AM
02-11-2011, 03:51 PM
So basically the Cooper S..cuz the Mito is U G L Y...you ain't got no alibi! You ugly... what what..you ugly!
02-11-2011, 03:57 PM
the 'original' LWB mini body
02-11-2011, 05:24 PM
I got an M-03 in a trade this week. After owning an 05 and an 06, it's a joy to be wrenching on something so ridiculously simple. If only the COG were lower it would never had needed replacing.
I'd better stock up on parts before they disappear.
Jim
I'd better stock up on parts before they disappear.
Jim
02-11-2011, 06:42 PM
The real knock on the Alfa bodies is that they just do not work----at least at the Tamiya track they don't. The old discontinued BMW Mini body seemed to be the best, at least on my cars they did. The Swft seems to be better than the Alfa on the MWB cars also.
02-11-2011, 11:25 PM
Bob,
I think the newer 2006 LWB Cooper body is better, as it a little lower when mounted on the car. Having said that I use either depending on which shell I have painted.
Calvin.
I think the newer 2006 LWB Cooper body is better, as it a little lower when mounted on the car. Having said that I use either depending on which shell I have painted.
Calvin.
02-12-2011, 04:35 AM
Anyone using the Tekin B1 Esc in their minis? I know some of the F1 guys use these with success.
02-12-2011, 05:32 AM
I know the B1's were also used successfully in 12th scale with a 27T stock motor - but, again, its the same exact drivetrain as the F1
so you can try it, but you'd need to double check the temps on the speedo after the run