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10-18-2012, 12:00 PM
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New 225mm (MWB) shell from Team Titan/Blitz
Audi A1-RS1
Audi A1-RS1
10-21-2012, 01:25 PM
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Really wide M04... 200mm 
And 237mm wheelbase.
And 237mm wheelbase.
10-21-2012, 01:25 PM
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Last edited by CondeAfonso; 10-21-2012 at 01:28 PM. Reason: double post
10-22-2012, 03:16 PM
Tamiya TCS Mini class
Those that have raced in a TCS race anywhere in the world please provide your feedback.
How do you run the dif in your Mini?
1. Ball diff, tight
2. Gear diff, shimmed tight, still has diff action
3. Gear diff, shimmed medium, still has diff action
4. Gear diff, box stock, spins freely
If none of the above please describe what you use for a diff and how it's setup?
How do you run the dif in your Mini?
1. Ball diff, tight
2. Gear diff, shimmed tight, still has diff action
3. Gear diff, shimmed medium, still has diff action
4. Gear diff, box stock, spins freely
If none of the above please describe what you use for a diff and how it's setup?
10-22-2012, 04:14 PM
Has anyone else heard the rumors of the clear blue M05 limited edition? If its as brittle as the shocks, it'll be a shelf queen.
10-22-2012, 06:01 PM
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Myself, Tim, and NT, each have one of the SUPER rare M03 clear chassis, and they are so brittle that you hold your breath even screwing the things together.....
10-23-2012, 11:03 AM
Those that have raced in a TCS race anywhere in the world please provide your feedback.
How do you run the dif in your Mini?
1. Ball diff, tight
2. Gear diff, shimmed tight, still has diff action
3. Gear diff, shimmed medium, still has diff action
4. Gear diff, box stock, spins freely
If none of the above please describe what you use for a diff and how it's setup?
How do you run the dif in your Mini?
1. Ball diff, tight
2. Gear diff, shimmed tight, still has diff action
3. Gear diff, shimmed medium, still has diff action
4. Gear diff, box stock, spins freely
If none of the above please describe what you use for a diff and how it's setup?
since you guys are talking about the clear chassis parts - how are the chrome parts? brittle or as durable as the standard parts?
10-23-2012, 03:50 PM
the blue/sliver chrome chassis parts are just a strong as normal bits, as they are just std parts dipped in the coating
10-24-2012, 01:28 AM
Wow~ Whats sorts of suspension arm is this? Doesn't look like Tamiya's...
Porsche is RR, would be nice if can fit in the M-06 chassis!!
Is this shocks brittle? Love the full suspension RWD touring, too bad Tamiya didn't do that. Tamiya only offer full suspension FWD chassis, like FF03, finger cross that they'll come out with one... (my fingers been crossed for >20years...)
Porsche is RR, would be nice if can fit in the M-06 chassis!!
Is this shocks brittle? Love the full suspension RWD touring, too bad Tamiya didn't do that. Tamiya only offer full suspension FWD chassis, like FF03, finger cross that they'll come out with one... (my fingers been crossed for >20years...)
10-24-2012, 09:37 AM
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Wow~ Whats sorts of suspension arm is this? Doesn't look like Tamiya's...
Porsche is RR, would be nice if can fit in the M-06 chassis!!
Is this shocks brittle? Love the full suspension RWD touring, too bad Tamiya didn't do that. Tamiya only offer full suspension FWD chassis, like FF03, finger cross that they'll come out with one... (my fingers been crossed for >20years...)
Porsche is RR, would be nice if can fit in the M-06 chassis!!
Is this shocks brittle? Love the full suspension RWD touring, too bad Tamiya didn't do that. Tamiya only offer full suspension FWD chassis, like FF03, finger cross that they'll come out with one... (my fingers been crossed for >20years...)
I wanted a m-06 badly for this shell (hey I guess a wanted a m-06 period) but unfortunatly, those don't grow on trees (neither does money lol).
By the way you can get 2wd touring wheelbase on the m-04 by using 2 chassis spacers and then the TL-01 arms to get the 190 wide. Just use the LA version arms to get TRF like suspension, since the geometry is much better.
10-24-2012, 09:37 AM
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Sorry double post (always happens on android with opera???)
Last edited by CondeAfonso; 10-24-2012 at 10:00 AM. Reason: Double posted
10-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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hey guys! im new to the m chassis but i am currently saving up for this http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBWXA&P=7. a few guys on here have pointed me in this direction since it has some good factory mods. I was wondering, i want to get a tamiya mini cooper body such as this one lol http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-85258...item20cbbe07f6. Is the factory tamiya lexan real brittle? Reason why im asking, i had a lancia delta body on a tt01 chassis. I hit a curb and the whole front end snapped off! if this body will be the same material i may need to go with hpi?
10-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Tamiya's lexan is as strong as any other. I prefer their bodies. as they seem to hold up better than most to my sudden stop prone driving style. That particular shell may not be the best choice, as it's got a lot of doo-dads that will want to come off. You might want to consider a Swift or something similar. They come in two weights of lexan. Get the thicker one and it should last a while.
That's a good kit, btw.
That's a good kit, btw.
10-24-2012, 03:42 PM
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Tamiya's lexan is as strong as any other. I prefer their bodies. as they seem to hold up better than most to my sudden stop prone driving style. That particular shell may not be the best choice, as it's got a lot of doo-dads that will want to come off. You might want to consider a Swift or something similar. They come in two weights of lexan. Get the thicker one and it should last a while.
That's a good kit, btw.
That's a good kit, btw.
10-24-2012, 03:46 PM
Wtb Tcs legal Mo5
Pm with info. Thanks