TAMIYA M-06 Thread
#931
Got my M06 about a month ago; and am completely loving this car. A little over a month ago we started running a TCS geared mini class and so far the hardest part about the class is learning to drive while laughing your ass off. Our Mini class is slowly but steadily growing. We run on high grip ozite carpet and spec Sweep tires with the silver can motors. If any of you end up near Atlanta; we welcome any visitors.
#932
I need to get me a Subaru 360 body.. can you ask him where he got it from?
#933
Tech Champion
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#934
Hi all,
I'm new to the M06, normally race M05s but a bargain on ebay was too good to pass. I did a complete strip down and rebuild of the car and replaced the weak/broken standard damper stay mount with the 54326 Alloy one as well as fitting front and rear carbon fiber TRF shock mounts.
Suspension is as per manual but 35wt oil all round, springs were yellow fronts red rears, also running M Grips front and rear, rear anti roll bar fitted.
I got a chance to run the car on our carpet indoor track and was surprised at how safe it felt in the corners, I was expecting the back to step out a lot more.
However I did notice that the front suspension was "chattering" an awful lot on cornering, a lot of wheel bounce on the inside wheel. Is this normal ? if not how do I fix it ? Do I go with heavier oil or heavier spring ?
Thanks in advance
MG.
I'm new to the M06, normally race M05s but a bargain on ebay was too good to pass. I did a complete strip down and rebuild of the car and replaced the weak/broken standard damper stay mount with the 54326 Alloy one as well as fitting front and rear carbon fiber TRF shock mounts.
Suspension is as per manual but 35wt oil all round, springs were yellow fronts red rears, also running M Grips front and rear, rear anti roll bar fitted.
I got a chance to run the car on our carpet indoor track and was surprised at how safe it felt in the corners, I was expecting the back to step out a lot more.
However I did notice that the front suspension was "chattering" an awful lot on cornering, a lot of wheel bounce on the inside wheel. Is this normal ? if not how do I fix it ? Do I go with heavier oil or heavier spring ?
Thanks in advance
MG.
#935
Hi all,
I'm new to the M06, normally race M05s but a bargain on ebay was too good to pass. I did a complete strip down and rebuild of the car and replaced the weak/broken standard damper stay mount with the 54326 Alloy one as well as fitting front and rear carbon fiber TRF shock mounts.
Suspension is as per manual but 35wt oil all round, springs were yellow fronts red rears, also running M Grips front and rear, rear anti roll bar fitted.
I got a chance to run the car on our carpet indoor track and was surprised at how safe it felt in the corners, I was expecting the back to step out a lot more.
However I did notice that the front suspension was "chattering" an awful lot on cornering, a lot of wheel bounce on the inside wheel. Is this normal ? if not how do I fix it ? Do I go with heavier oil or heavier spring ?
Thanks in advance
MG.
I'm new to the M06, normally race M05s but a bargain on ebay was too good to pass. I did a complete strip down and rebuild of the car and replaced the weak/broken standard damper stay mount with the 54326 Alloy one as well as fitting front and rear carbon fiber TRF shock mounts.
Suspension is as per manual but 35wt oil all round, springs were yellow fronts red rears, also running M Grips front and rear, rear anti roll bar fitted.
I got a chance to run the car on our carpet indoor track and was surprised at how safe it felt in the corners, I was expecting the back to step out a lot more.
However I did notice that the front suspension was "chattering" an awful lot on cornering, a lot of wheel bounce on the inside wheel. Is this normal ? if not how do I fix it ? Do I go with heavier oil or heavier spring ?
Thanks in advance
MG.
glad to hear you also have fun with the M06!
Do you have some additional infos about the dampers? Are this CVA or TRF, and what pistons are used?
The M-Grips are perfect for carpet on the M06, I also use them f/r on our carpet track. If you have not the Pro, I guess you have still the plastic steering? Then maybe some percentage of the chattering comes from some elasticity or play in the steering, and the inside wheel can start shaking.
I would try then the connecting alloy bar from the Pro. You donīt need the alloy steering levers, the stock parts with ball bearings do the trick.
If that is not the case or you cannot adress it by steering parts,
I would try asofter spring and a softer oil or more piston holes to see the effect. Probably the inside wheel lifts a bit and this starts the shaking.
But this are only my first ideas about the problem.
Greets from Germany,
Matthias
#936
Thanks for the reply Matthias, it is a pro kit that I have. There seems to be a lot of play in the lower arms so I will add a few shims to eliminate that.
I use TRF dampers with 3 hole pistons all round. I'll try a lighter oil for the next day.
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I use TRF dampers with 3 hole pistons all round. I'll try a lighter oil for the next day.
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#938
I race on medium grip asphalt track. I run s grip in the rear my question is do these tires work when the tread starts to wear away.
However, on dusty tarmac surfaces the tread helps gripping. Here I would change earlier. On my M06 itīs starting on the nside of the tire. If more than 2 treads are worn away, I replace the tires at least for the races, and use them for fun runs and practice.
Thanks for the reply Matthias, it is a pro kit that I have. There seems to be a lot of play in the lower arms so I will add a few shims to eliminate that.
I use TRF dampers with 3 hole pistons all round. I'll try a lighter oil for the next day.
I use TRF dampers with 3 hole pistons all round. I'll try a lighter oil for the next day.
so you have also the Pro Kit! Using 3 hole pistons and 35 Oil in front is not too stiff, so suspension should still work fine. Guess shimming out some excessive play is a good starting point!
Br,
Matthias
#939
Tech Master
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If itīs just starting , itīs still o.k. to my experience. On high grip surfaces youīll have no worries, still.
However, on dusty tarmac surfaces the tread helps gripping. Here I would change earlier. On my M06 itīs starting on the nside of the tire. If more than 2 treads are worn away, I replace the tires at least for the races, and use them for fun runs and practice.
Br,
Matthias
However, on dusty tarmac surfaces the tread helps gripping. Here I would change earlier. On my M06 itīs starting on the nside of the tire. If more than 2 treads are worn away, I replace the tires at least for the races, and use them for fun runs and practice.
Br,
Matthias
#941
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http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?....x=0&image.y=0
or m04L bodies.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=m04l&x=0&y=0
I run my the M 225 bodies.. im an Alfa Romeo fan so its always the GTV for me.
#942
Those bodies are hard to find. You need to look for M02L bodies
http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?....x=0&image.y=0
or m04L bodies.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=m04l&x=0&y=0
http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?....x=0&image.y=0
or m04L bodies.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=m04l&x=0&y=0
Nevertheless, Beetle body is still available without problems here in my country:
http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index...tle-58383-1-10
But, itīs probably not the best aerodynamic body of these... (-;
BR,
Matthias
#943
Tech Champion
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I think the L wheelbase is obsolete. For long tracks.. stick with 225 mm wheel base.
For 225, you also have the HPI cup racer bodies, such as Datsun 510, 240Z and toyota corolla levin and bmw 2002 turbo
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpibodies/mini/
For 225, you also have the HPI cup racer bodies, such as Datsun 510, 240Z and toyota corolla levin and bmw 2002 turbo
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpibodies/mini/
#944
Tech Master
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I think the L wheelbase is obsolete. For long tracks.. stick with 225 mm wheel base.
For 225, you also have the HPI cup racer bodies, such as Datsun 510, 240Z and toyota corolla levin and bmw 2002 turbo
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpibodies/mini/
For 225, you also have the HPI cup racer bodies, such as Datsun 510, 240Z and toyota corolla levin and bmw 2002 turbo
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpibodies/mini/
#945
M-06R
Hi Guys,
Do you already own the M-06R ?
Can anybody confirm , that the weight and the lower rear dampers ends up in an better rear grip?
i am strongly interested in this kit, but won't spend money if there is not that big difference (compared to my M-06 Pros)
thanks
Do you already own the M-06R ?
Can anybody confirm , that the weight and the lower rear dampers ends up in an better rear grip?
i am strongly interested in this kit, but won't spend money if there is not that big difference (compared to my M-06 Pros)
thanks