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A - run it more. We still stand by our earlier assertions that M05's need run time initially to settle.
B - More front toe-out is your friend. Kit settings aren't anywhere near enough. This is especially critical with the Hobbywing setup we run as the cars go so fast.
B - More front toe-out is your friend. Kit settings aren't anywhere near enough. This is especially critical with the Hobbywing setup we run as the cars go so fast.
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Not legal in NSW Dec.
For Vic, don't think it'd be an issue given that it probably wouldn't do anything anyway apart from look cool.
For Vic, don't think it'd be an issue given that it probably wouldn't do anything anyway apart from look cool.
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HPI made the Ronal Bears?!?!?
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HPI made the Ronal Bears?!?!?
The Ebay search has begun....
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M-05 Ver. II R started spinning out off throttle or in high speed sweepers. Car was dialed in 100 degrees temp on sugared asphalt last summer but now it's 60 degrees and no sugar. Kit setup except I put the harder spring in front rather than in the back. Car is TCS legal on TCS slicks, although I am running a 21.5 Killshot instead of that godawful TCS spec motor.
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
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M-05 Ver. II R started spinning out off throttle or in high speed sweepers. Car was dialed in 100 degrees temp on sugared asphalt last summer but now it's 60 degrees and no sugar. Kit setup except I put the harder spring in front rather than in the back. Car is TCS legal on TCS slicks, although I am running a 21.5 Killshot instead of that godawful TCS spec motor.
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
Any car will handle differently when switching between those different track conditions.
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The queue starts on the left people...
Available sometime in the next couple of weeks, HK shops only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oXw...ature=youtu.be
Available sometime in the next couple of weeks, HK shops only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oXw...ature=youtu.be
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M-05 Ver. II R started spinning out off throttle or in high speed sweepers. Car was dialed in 100 degrees temp on sugared asphalt last summer but now it's 60 degrees and no sugar. Kit setup except I put the harder spring in front rather than in the back. Car is TCS legal on TCS slicks, although I am running a 21.5 Killshot instead of that godawful TCS spec motor.
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
Do I mess with rear droop? Add anti-roll bars? Softer rear spring/harder front? Or just wait for summer?
Why do Minis have to be so fickle... I want a car I can arrive and drive, not a car that randomly becomes undrivable if the setup isn't perfect. Waaaaaambulance
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What are your guys' thoughts on full size LiPos vs. Shorties in the M05?
I ran the TCS race at the Tamiya track in SoCal and ran a shorty in my M05. The plus was my car was only 8g heavier than the minimum weight, which is usually a good thing in spec racing. My car was really good...the driver not so much.
Anyways, I noticed a majority of the racers using full size LiPo packs.
Pros and cons?
I ran the TCS race at the Tamiya track in SoCal and ran a shorty in my M05. The plus was my car was only 8g heavier than the minimum weight, which is usually a good thing in spec racing. My car was really good...the driver not so much.
Anyways, I noticed a majority of the racers using full size LiPo packs.
Pros and cons?
I've always used the shorty packs on my M05, -got 2nd overall in our club last year and was always in the top 3 spots. My car felt more planted as soon as I switched from long to short battery pack. Also like the ability to keep weight down (as you mentioned).
test out what works best for you/your setup.
test out what works best for you/your setup.
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Does anyone know if they make the oval packs for the shortys or are they rectangular only???