Originally Posted by
Fluffy622
Hey guys. I just picked up a M05 and started to race it at my local carpet track. the motor is a little slow for my taste. Does anyone know if the traxxas 12t motor fits? And i'm also picking up the CVA oil filled shocks for it this week. What weight oil would be good to run in them and what color of springs would work well?
The motor will fit. If it's got a torque ring on the outside of the can, that will probably have to go. The motor (I think) is a 550, so it's a bit longer. It will definitely throw the balance on your car right out the window.
What class are you racing exactly? A 12T would be a fairly massive step up from the stock motor.
As for tuning, the best advice is to go to
rc-mini.net and read everything you can, then take it to the track and see how it works. It's hard to advise on springs and setup without really knowing the track. Rc-mini will get you going the right direction, though.
Jim