ABC Hobby's 240Z version is 210mm & HPI's version is 225mm. There is also a 240ZG (wider flares) version for 1/10 by ABC Hobby.

TeamBluegroove on eBay for $30 shipped. 210mm wb and 160mm wide. Almost 170 at front fenders. I like it but tight on the battery wires. The scale look fades on the lower front end. And I wish it had the rear wing No window masks but has the overspray mask
I wasn't going for super scale and I know that the body will get thrashed pretty quick since I am new to on road. A 240z has been one of my favorite cars since I was little, that along with the 510. It was $10-15 cheaper than any other body. It didn't have bumpers or a stick kit.

New to the thread, putting an M05 together this week. Do I need grease on the idler, spur and diff gears? Seems like this would add considerable drag...

Running box-stock silver can motor with cheapie NiMh cells.

I did when I first built mine, and I'm planning on it with the wifes m05 when it arrives next week. But I do think it adds drag to the car initially, but as the excess spins of the gears I think it gets faster. I haven't added any extra since I got the car.

Of course if anyone wants to share ultra fast mini secrets, I'm listening. :nod:

I have some new gears comming and I was thinking about trying some chain wax for motorcycle chains that I have. It is a liquid that dries into a thin wax. Anything that doesn't atract dirt has to be better

Mini Keeps On Tumbling Over When Turning
 

Hi guys,

I have an M05 S Spec, Long Wheel Base Config.

It keeps on tumbling over while turning and it is not funny anymore.

Set-up:

- front hard white springs with BLUE pen marks
- rear hard white springs with YELLOW pen marks
- tires are Tamiya slicks with medium foam inserts
- ride height is that the arms are parallel to the ground
- oil is the oil that comes with the kit
- my EPA is already at 60% and if I go any lower, the car won't turn anymore
- the tracks are asphalt high grip indoor
- shocks are the blue TRF shocks

What am I doing wrong?:cry::cry:

1. Gears: Don't grease the gears! Run them dry, or use a tiny squirt of spray silicone.

2. Traction roll: Have you tried applying a tiny bead of CA glue to the sidewall of the front tires, right where they meet the tread?

Hmm....this is great stuff!

I will try both of those!

Thanks!

Any more tips from the experts?

Thank you RC Tech!

Mount your electronic very low, maybe you run harder tyres in front to reduce the traction roll.

You're welcome. I'm a dedicated fan of the Tamiya Mini class. I mean, who else d0 you know that has a full set of brand new HPI/Ronal Teddy Bear wheels with new/old HPI radials? Yup, only me...because I'm a dork.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...f/IMG_0652.jpg

No...someone else does too Jim....

Hey,
this is great for the Gears, its cheap, about $5.99 to $6.99 a can, for 10oz.
more than a lifetime supply, and its made by "DuPont. use it sparingly.
its; DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant. i got it from Amazon for $5.49 Midway Auto Supply + $4.42 shipping. or try Auto Supply Store.:nod:

Product Description
A clean, light duty lubricant. Excellent for non-metal materials that may be damaged by conventional lubricants.

Helps prevent sticking, binding and freezing. Formulated with DuPontTM Teflon® fluoropolymer to outperform other silicone sprays in both metal and non-metal applications

Clean, non-staining and odorless Waterproofs, protects, lubricates and preserves

For use on rubber, plastic, vinyl, leather, metal and wood Eliminates squeaking and binding in windows, hinges, locks, etc.

Helps prevent rust, oxidation and corrosion on all metals Protects o-rings, fishing gear, tools and farm equipment from salt, chlorine and corrosives

-D

Try and build the car with a tiny amount of droop if you haven't already.

I thought the Aussie versions had koalas or beer cans on them.

Do you know if i need to put in rubber o-ring in diff output shaft with CVD kit ?

it is rather tight there.