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Old 01-07-2007, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by akuhon
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Are there any wheel axles (any manufacturers) which long enough to accomodate this type of hex adaptor ... ??
I prefer universal wheel axle 'cause I will use it with my univ. shaft drive.
No idea. I doubt it though as that dimension is pretty standard across most cars to a large extent. I certainly dont know of anyone thats tried it.

Drifter, you can make TRF or Super Mini shocks to whatever length you want by adjusting with spacers. So dont stress too much about it.
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Old 01-07-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by akuhon
Tony,
Are there any wheel axles (any manufacturers) which long enough to accomodate this type of hex adaptor ... ??
I prefer universal wheel axle 'cause I will use it with my univ. shaft drive.
No uni's that I know of. but you can use the TG10 rear axle like they used on the MO4L (BMW and Honda)
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Old 01-07-2007, 10:19 PM
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Tony and Tamiyarcracer, thanks for the info...

This TG10 axle is just a spare part...not the hop up, right ?
So I have to go back with dog bone again .....
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Originally Posted by akuhon
Tony and Tamiyarcracer, thanks for the info...

This TG10 axle is just a spare part...not the hop up, right ?
So I have to go back with dog bone again .....
Yes to spare part and dog bone.
But on the rear it doesn't drive, so no dogbone needed.
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Old 01-07-2007, 10:38 PM
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Yes, I know it, but I'd like to use it on my TL-01 together with 4+ offset wheels to make it wider ....
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Old 01-07-2007, 11:05 PM
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The Team Atlas Beat Mini has arrived! We got our car today and its up on rc-mini.net now.

And its a damn nice car too!



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Old 01-07-2007, 11:33 PM
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From the pic, I see it's almost the same as ABC, only it's a belt-driven car.
Any noticeable different beside it, Tony ?

Please try it on the circuit and tell us about the handling.
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The cars are identical essentially. All the suspension and such is the same. Different chassis plate but only in regard to the cutouts. The transmission housings are different and the diffs are slightly different (obviously)
I'd suggest 85/90% of the parts are the same. No real need to try it even, it'll handle exactly the same as the ABC I would think!
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For TCS racing with the Mini do they tech the bearings? I need to upgrade the bushings in my Mini and wanted to know if there are advantages to using particular bearings over another?
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Old 01-08-2007, 08:26 AM
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Bearings of any kind are legal for TCS racing. I've always just used regular steel shielded bearings cleaned out and lightly oiled. They are cheap and work great.
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Originally Posted by Core Creations
Bearings of any kind are legal for TCS racing. I've always just used regular steel shielded bearings cleaned out and lightly oiled. They are cheap and work great.
Cool, that's what I was wondering. I meant to ask you yesterday but got sidetracked (by hitting the wall) and breaking an axle in the Main.
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Old 01-08-2007, 09:14 AM
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i bought a used M03 Mini off here and it has the ball diff but the outdrives are severely worn, dont have a manual, anyone have a partnumber for the outdrives? (cups)
thanks.
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Old 01-08-2007, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mach51
i bought a used M03 Mini off here and it has the ball diff but the outdrives are severely worn, dont have a manual, anyone have a partnumber for the outdrives? (cups)
thanks.
Part #53217
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Old 01-08-2007, 02:07 PM
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Here is another picture that I took of the Man, the Myth, the Legend and his pet.

Boomer

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Old 01-08-2007, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy Boomer
Here is another picture that I took of the Man, the Myth, the Legend and his pet.

Boomer
Seriously though...I HAVE TO HAVE ONE!!!! Where can you order those from and do I need to speak Japanese?
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