RC-MINI RE-UNION Meeting - October 2017
#31
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HI all,
Well as I am the president of Bendigo on-road I would just like to say all this mini and 4wd mini talk is really good to get all those cars out of the cupboard and onto the track awesome thank you Mr Tony Gray.
But I have one concern that for this year why don't we just keep it simple and keep 4wd as is for the rules for this year 2017 and see how we go for 2018
Because I had a thought about putting a 21-5 but still use the hobby-wing combo speedy into the 4wd mini just to make it easy to drive because we all know that even with the 13-5 hobby wing combo they still are are quick car to drive or Evan restrict the gearing like GT and Junior sportsman.
Now before everyone goes nuts these are just my thoughts and to keep the class competitive . Also we can not have too many classes , we need to have classes that will have a min of 10 cars or someone misses out and also it will make the day very long.
Thank you for your understanding and we still have time to work it out.
Cheers
THEODORE THEODOROU
PRESIDENT OF BORRCCC
HOME OF THE MINI REUNION
Well as I am the president of Bendigo on-road I would just like to say all this mini and 4wd mini talk is really good to get all those cars out of the cupboard and onto the track awesome thank you Mr Tony Gray.
But I have one concern that for this year why don't we just keep it simple and keep 4wd as is for the rules for this year 2017 and see how we go for 2018
Because I had a thought about putting a 21-5 but still use the hobby-wing combo speedy into the 4wd mini just to make it easy to drive because we all know that even with the 13-5 hobby wing combo they still are are quick car to drive or Evan restrict the gearing like GT and Junior sportsman.
Now before everyone goes nuts these are just my thoughts and to keep the class competitive . Also we can not have too many classes , we need to have classes that will have a min of 10 cars or someone misses out and also it will make the day very long.
Thank you for your understanding and we still have time to work it out.
Cheers
THEODORE THEODOROU
PRESIDENT OF BORRCCC
HOME OF THE MINI REUNION
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Had a couple of people ask me, so to save anyone else having to ask.
Rules - same as before, only change is Max 55mm OD tires (i.e. no 60D's or Inch-ups unless you wanna run an 18T pinion) There won't be a control tire.
4WD - Hobbywing system, open gearing, open tires (55 or 60) and open body.
Rules - same as before, only change is Max 55mm OD tires (i.e. no 60D's or Inch-ups unless you wanna run an 18T pinion) There won't be a control tire.
4WD - Hobbywing system, open gearing, open tires (55 or 60) and open body.
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Given that the 25A and 35A are still readily available, the question would be - why?
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Ignore previous post. We talked to some people, asked some questions, tried some things and...60 amp officially OK.
For anyone wanting to know, this is the ruleset we'll be going by.
Tamiya Mini
Eligible chassis – Tamiya M03 and M05 series “Front Wheel Drive” chassis only, assembled as per Instruction Manual.
No chassis/power train modifications allowed, with the exception of the differential which may be of any style (eg spool, ball diff, open gear diff, or sealed gear diff) except one way, from any manufacturer.
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available 55mm OD rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies – Body shells are open, with the following restrictions – No 4 door Touring Sedans, Sports/GT and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am bodies.
20 Tooth pinion max.
13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors. 3300kv max when tested.
ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions – official Tamiya optional alloy components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased 7.4 Lipo packs that will fit the mini chassis (without modification to pack or chassis)
Minimum weight limit of 1330 grams (with transponder).
For anyone wanting to know, this is the ruleset we'll be going by.
Tamiya Mini
Eligible chassis – Tamiya M03 and M05 series “Front Wheel Drive” chassis only, assembled as per Instruction Manual.
No chassis/power train modifications allowed, with the exception of the differential which may be of any style (eg spool, ball diff, open gear diff, or sealed gear diff) except one way, from any manufacturer.
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available 55mm OD rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies – Body shells are open, with the following restrictions – No 4 door Touring Sedans, Sports/GT and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am bodies.
20 Tooth pinion max.
13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors. 3300kv max when tested.
ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions – official Tamiya optional alloy components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased 7.4 Lipo packs that will fit the mini chassis (without modification to pack or chassis)
Minimum weight limit of 1330 grams (with transponder).
#36
Hi TFG.
Time permitting I'll be participating, but have a question. Could I legally run a front wheel drive M01/M02 chassis? Obviously not for any competitive advantage, but for laughs...
Thanks,
Steve
Time permitting I'll be participating, but have a question. Could I legally run a front wheel drive M01/M02 chassis? Obviously not for any competitive advantage, but for laughs...
Thanks,
Steve
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Make it so Mr James.
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You're welcome to chuck some foam over the Tamiya wedge if you wish. Thats always been considered acceptable.
#39
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if I come down for this I'll only be using the inch ups,as I don't have anything else,and certainly won't be purchasing other tyres/rims for this event.
But penalising someone who does choose to use them,by having to use the 18t pinion,seems a bit harsh,as I don't see the inch ups as having any real advantage due to restricted compounds being used.
But penalising someone who does choose to use them,by having to use the 18t pinion,seems a bit harsh,as I don't see the inch ups as having any real advantage due to restricted compounds being used.
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Edit: I didn't see your following post telling us to ignore this one
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if I come down for this I'll only be using the inch ups,as I don't have anything else,and certainly won't be purchasing other tyres/rims for this event.
But penalising someone who does choose to use them,by having to use the 18t pinion,seems a bit harsh,as I don't see the inch ups as having any real advantage due to restricted compounds being used.
But penalising someone who does choose to use them,by having to use the 18t pinion,seems a bit harsh,as I don't see the inch ups as having any real advantage due to restricted compounds being used.
In a fixed gearing class thats manifestly unfair. This is all about evening the playing field as much as possible.
Years ago it didnt matter because there were only 60D's and they were shit, but the Inch Ups have 3 available compounds and can easily be made to work.
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So, the rc-mini reunion meet at the Bendigo Classic is coming up later in the year. If you're only running Mini (as a lot of us will be) l encourage you to enter under a stupid name. Be creative and laugh loudly as Alycat struggles to say it each time.
I'm thinking of entering as Ay Nalaction....
I'm thinking of entering as Ay Nalaction....
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Kim said in your case it IS Mini action....
#45
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I'm getting keen for this event,have an M03 on its way,and just started searching for tyres.
Am thinking,should i try 4wd,or not?
Am thinking,should i try 4wd,or not?