288LikesTamiya mini cooper
11-28-2014, 03:47 PM
)It's a basic droop screw implementation - grub screws that hit the chassis preventing the arm dropping.
Can't really see it in these pics but I've cut 2 pieces of square metal from a coke can and glued them on the plastic chassis where the droop screws hit in the hope that it'll prevent wear a little.
http://i.imgur.com/4q6Nctu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5tD6Lkd.jpg
11-28-2014, 05:59 PM
Thanks! Now I see how that's working; different from a touring car. Does the V2 have these droop screws on the both the front and rear arms?
11-28-2014, 11:08 PM
Yes. Front and rear.
11-29-2014, 10:22 AM
Here is what I have done, I found that the droop screw was almost all the way through the suspension arm when the droop was set so I added a piece of metal between the chassis and the droop screw. I found an old Bosch jigsaw blade with the teeth removed and cut to size fitted the bill nicely, this was then epoxied to the chassis.
This is it unloaded:-
And under load :-
The tiewrap is purely a belts and braces thing.
Similar metal pieces were fitted to the front.
This is it unloaded:-
And under load :-
The tiewrap is purely a belts and braces thing.
Similar metal pieces were fitted to the front.
11-30-2014, 08:41 AM
Tech Regular
This has been answered a number of times. I haven't done it myself, but this is what others have said.
Converting m05 to m05 pro ver2:
- A parts are a direct changeover
- motor mount should also be changed to m05 ver 2 type. (Although some don't bother)
- arms can also be changed to take advantage of the droop adjustments.
- if you want to run a standard square pack but don't want to use tape, m03 C parts can be used to hold the battery. Some small modification is required.
- use a small amount of foam inside the A part of the chassis to help stop the battery moving around.
Hope this helps.
Converting m05 to m05 pro ver2:
- A parts are a direct changeover
- motor mount should also be changed to m05 ver 2 type. (Although some don't bother)
- arms can also be changed to take advantage of the droop adjustments.
- if you want to run a standard square pack but don't want to use tape, m03 C parts can be used to hold the battery. Some small modification is required.
- use a small amount of foam inside the A part of the chassis to help stop the battery moving around.
Hope this helps.
How big of a square pack can you run in the V2?
11-30-2014, 10:09 AM
Jcr, I run a 6500 75c full size in my v2. It is heavier than I like but fits fine. Weighs in at about 1352 so I have to put it on a diet at some point.
Jason
Jason
11-30-2014, 10:31 AM
Tech Regular
Hi, I'm building a M03 reversed (RWD). The wheelbase is 210mm. I was looking at the HPI #7211 Porsche body, but I don't know if it will fit properly. I'm open to suggestions for other 210mm bodies if the Porsche is a no go. Thanks, Don
11-30-2014, 10:32 AM
Tech Regular
11-30-2014, 11:21 AM
JCR, They should with no issue. The one in my mini is also the same I run in my TA05. In the TA05 the battery takes up the entire tray. The opening measures 51mmx26mm in the chassis of the V2.
Jason
Jason
11-30-2014, 11:26 AM
Tech Regular
What is the main difference between the motor mount? Debating about getting it or not.
I guess everything else internally is the same?
11-30-2014, 11:52 AM
I have my doubts over the benefits of the new arms beyond simplicity, I haven't heard anything good about the droop screw implementation and you will need to find loads of hardware to run the droop screws anyway.
11-30-2014, 01:39 PM
Tech Regular
If all you want to do is run a square pack, 54605 A parts is all you need. Bear in mind that if you run a standard servo you will need to find a couple of m3x18 screws. No need for the new motor mount.
I have my doubts over the benefits of the new arms beyond simplicity, I haven't heard anything good about the droop screw implementation and you will need to find loads of hardware to run the droop screws anyway.
I have my doubts over the benefits of the new arms beyond simplicity, I haven't heard anything good about the droop screw implementation and you will need to find loads of hardware to run the droop screws anyway.
11-30-2014, 02:06 PM
New motor mount is milled to move the motor inboard by an extra mm or so. Also the heatsink posts mount closer to the chassis compared to the v1.
11-30-2014, 04:24 PM
So I had a pretty awesome day. A friend had this painted up for me. Great surprise!
11-30-2014, 05:08 PM
Wayyy too cool Jim