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Old 03-26-2017, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tony gray
I wouldnt go changing your car based on the weekend dude. That track made my normally 150% benign M03 into a pig all weekend.
Try the M05 somewhere else first...
I gave it a quick spin at TFTR today after the TC racing was done. The inability to go straight remained, but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as SERCCC and it was more predictable this time. It seemed to track mostly straight while accelerating, then once it hits top speed it veered left a bit. After a steering correction it seemed to stay mostly straight at speed. Otherwise it handled ok, had good pull out of the corners. Didn't have time to make any changes.

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Sorry about the confusion!

Yeah, I stuck with TP36s on the rear for all of Sunday.

Those M03/05 shells that Canadian dude is selling are really interesting, thanks Tony!
No problem. There's worse people to get confused with
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Old 03-26-2017, 02:45 PM
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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.
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Old 03-26-2017, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tony gray
Just released by Race Opt/MTS.





Interesting. Be able to have the Blitz Golf GTi style of wing on any Mini shell then. Would that be legal for Mini racing in Australia?
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Old 03-26-2017, 10:38 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Schs2013
Finally found a hpi 225mm body. Do I want to paint it or just look at it was such a hard to find item.
I understand completely.
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Old 03-27-2017, 10:17 AM
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No Way!

HPI made the Ronal Bears?!?!?

The Ebay search has begun....
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Old 03-27-2017, 12:40 PM
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No Way!

HPI made the Ronal Bears?!?!?

The Ebay search has begun....
...with brand new HPI radials and inserts. Unglued. Whoo!
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Old 03-27-2017, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tony gray
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.
Thanks Tony. Mr Ren is ordering some in at the moment
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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
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Originally Posted by funked1
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
First thing I would try is a different set of tires. Which slicks are you running? Tamiya make several different compounds. Do you use tire warmers or traction compound? Might be necessary in the colder weather to warm the rears.

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.





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Originally Posted by funked1
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
Reduce front droop and add rear droop
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Old 03-28-2017, 05:20 PM
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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?
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Old 03-28-2017, 06:42 PM
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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.
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Old 03-28-2017, 06:47 PM
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Does anyone know if they make the oval packs for the shortys or are they rectangular only???
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