R/C Tech Forums - Tamiya mini cooper

M04 is too long....

You'll struggle to get the Corolla Levin onto an M03. The servo mount will hit at the base of the windscreen around the cowl area.

You'd have to cut a hole to let it poke out a bit. Not sure how big a hole but it might end up looking pretty average I'm afraid... And a big risk if you get it wrong..

Oh man... I dun wanna cut the body other that where it is supposed to be... LOL

minimanintaiwan

12-13-2006 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by falconcg

Do you guys have any links of places I can buy bodies for the M03M chassis. I live in Canada. I would buy either from Canada, US or Hong Kong. I never bought from Australia so I don't know about shipping and duty fees.

Thanks, Chris.

I don't think there are many bodies that will fit M03M (225mm wheelbase) One that i know of is the HPI honda civic. search for a dealer on there website:
http://www.hpiracing.com/

You can also try rcmart.com
There an online rc shop shop based in HongKong. but check around some forums. Saw Some negative feedback about this co.

tony gray

12-13-2006 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by falconcg

Do you guys have any links of places

Thanks, Chris.

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/defaul...th=421_438_874

Is rcmarts mini body selection. And the Civic will fit. The Miata is the right length but the servo mount will foul the base of the windscreen.

And thats about it for M03M's I'm afraid.....

Wouter.Z

12-14-2006 12:37 AM

tamiya alfa romeo will fit.

tony gray

12-14-2006 12:55 AM

Indeed it will, problem is I think they're discontinued?

I remember someone else asking about them a few months back and Tamiya dont offer them as a spare any more. Officially listed as 'discontinued'
Maybe you'll find one somewhere sitting on a shelf? I checked all the major online stores and came up with nuthin there either. I think they're a pretty rare beast now.

Dorigecko

12-14-2006 02:27 AM

two words.

e and Bay.

straightaway

12-14-2006 03:31 AM

anyone tried tech racing super mini damper set?

Has anyone tried the tech racing super mini damper set? how is this compare to the trf shocks? is replacement part hard to get? Thanks.

Speed Demon

12-14-2006 06:41 AM

Between M03 and M04, which is better in terms of handling??

AdrianM

12-14-2006 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed Demon

Between M03 and M04, which is better in terms of handling??

The M03M seem to be the best handling kit right now. It has all the newest handling upgrades included in the kit. It is front wheel drive and this makes it easier to drive harder.

The M04 is harder to drive as it can spin out if you pull the throttle too hard.

minidriver

12-14-2006 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed Demon

Between M03 and M04, which is better in terms of handling??

The M03m is the better (easier) handling of the two. Both can be fast, but the M04 can be a real handful to drive. Nevertheless, the current TCS Nationals champ won this year with an M04.

akura2

12-14-2006 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tony gray

Indeed it will, problem is I think they're discontinued?
.

they're being re-released as an M04 chassis... along with the beetle

akura2

12-14-2006 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jam-ehz

The M-04's components are much lower than the 03's. Since the motor is mounted in the rear, that leaves room in the front for the servo to be mounted within the body pointing down, not mounted on top pointing forward.

The design does look much cleaner and lower than the M-03, and in terms of performance, mine basically acts like a touring car with 2WD, but strictly indoors on carpet. Outdoors it can be a handful if it's not a decent surface and you're heavy on the throttle.

Since everything's so low, it also allows for more sportier bodies (Miata, for example) to be mounted.

Thanks... that was what I needed to know

akura2

12-14-2006 08:47 AM

I like these:
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/images..._66037_001.jpg

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/images..._66062_001.jpg

Customworksking

12-14-2006 08:51 AM

body

Does Tamiya make them "TCS"if so how can I get 1 ?

akura2

12-14-2006 09:02 AM

nah... both of them are from ABC Hobby

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