M03/M05's - The Aussie Mini Racing thread
 

OK, for those who worship at the altar of the M03, it's time we had our own dedicated thread I think.

We had the 'Mini racing - where is the future?' thread. And now the future is here.
The '09 racing season with pretty much Australia-wide Mini rules and the promise of fantastic motor parity with the Hobbywing systems in place looks like being a HUGE year for Mini racing.

Keep QLD in the Loop

LCRCCC raced MO3 in 2008

Wynnum has just started should have a class for 2009

Shane

I hope this won't be like Top Gear Australia :sweat::sweat:

Bout time we had a home though!:nod:

M03
 

Hi Guys,

The m 03 is alive and well here in South Australia.

At North East Model Car Club (NEMCC) we have mini there in number.

We usualy get 10 minis a night and at least another 4 or 5 in clubman.

Some times we even have 2 heats of minis with near 20 competing and again more in clubman.

Have a look at www.myspace.com/nemccsa for photos of our club.

I am intrested in what the clubs reaction is to the new rules for 2009 as well.

If you can keep us here in South Australia in the loop as well would be great.

Cheers
DaZa

Minis @ The Masters
 

We took video footage of all 5 A finals at the Masters and you can see them all here.
PLUS...they're also available in high quality not just the normal You Tube blurry footage.


Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5

I'll say howdy here. I'm not currently racing my mini, but doesn't mean I don't care.

Can someone please tell me what is going to be allowed to run in Mini next year in regards to the new rules.

Does anybody know where M03 run in the Newcastle/ Central coast areas or do I have to go to the big smoke (sydney) to run mini

That track is amazing :eek:

Road trip CraigM? Dont know if the poor excel will make it that far though!

http://www.rctech.net/forum/5108146-post290.html

will answer your question...

Thnks Tony Ive just cut and pasted for all to see


FINALISED RULES FOR MINI '09


Eligible Chassis

Tamiya M01/2 or M03 series "Front Wheel Drive" chassis only, assembled as per Instruction Manual, and no chassis/powertrain modifications allowed. With the exception of the included/optional differential which may be modified to give a locked/spool action.

Wheels/Tyres

Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tyre, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard offset mini-sized wheels.

Bodies

Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.

Motor & Transmission

20, 18 OR 16 Tooth pinions only

Tamiya Black Can Sport-Tuned motors – 53068 (23,000 rpm max), or 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM/rebranded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 25 or 35 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors.

Chassis

A minimum weight limit of 1330gms (with transponder) will apply. ESC, bearings and Tamiya Hot-ups only permitted, with the following exceptions – Official Tamiya optional ALLOY Hot-up components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part. e.g. Front/Rear Uprights, Heatsink motor mount, servo mounts, shocks.

Batteries

Any approved 6 cell Nicad and/or NiMH stick pack. Any 2 cell, Hard-cased approved 7.4 Lipo packs as listed on the ROAR website (http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/lipobattery.php)



This rule set has been voted in by VORTEC for use next year, and will be submitted by other clubs/states themselves in the following weeks.

This far we have support from Victoria, NSW, QLD, SA and Tas.

I raced Mini at the ACT titles at Canberra this year at a ball. Even though the other mini maniacs were flying past me with there revved up Black cans, These rules are excellent and will bring more people like myself back to Mini. I m a mong driver in touring car so Mini appeals to me.

Mini has always been a good competitve class but with these rules It may be even more competitive

Bodies???
 

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Bodies

Bodyshells are open, with the following restrictions - No Modern (Post 1980) Touring Sedans and/or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am Sports bodies.

Does this mean the Suzuki Swift body is illegal ?

A Swift is a hatchback, not a sedan...

Modern touring sedans. They are talking about the Spice Accord body etc. The "boxy" shape bodies such as

Honda Fit (Jazz)
Evo Colt
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift

etc that are available are legal