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02-18-2020, 04:52 PM
I can't speak to the sealed gear diffs listed, but I have used the ta03 ball diff. When we ran silver can motors, it was the setup to run, but I tore through it in no time with brushless. Had better luck with the stock gear diff and extra side shims on the spiders to tighten it. Lasts and stayed more consistent.
02-18-2020, 06:39 PM
Originally Posted by hobbipro
I will be acquiring a M05 in a few days.......For those who have tried a Yeah Racing 38t sealed gear diff, is there any problems using this with stock gears? The stock open diff is 39t, so why is the YR diff one tooth short? In my mind this would be loose, not mesh well, but I don't know. I see they did make a separate 39t gear for this diff sold separately, but seems this has been discontinued. Also the SpecR, and 3 racings diffs seems to be 39t, but those are hard to source now too. Maybe just going with a TA03 ball diff is the way to go...
02-18-2020, 06:48 PM
Originally Posted by gigaplex
They went 38T to give more speed - we call it a cheater gear. I would recommend avoiding it.
02-19-2020, 01:19 AM
Originally Posted by hobbipro
I probably will, just seems odd to me to use this when the mesh is non adjustable.
02-19-2020, 03:12 AM
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Last edited by Chris916; 02-19-2020 at 03:24 AM.
02-19-2020, 12:17 PM
M chassis gears are kind of loose at the best of times. Dropping a tooth on the diff doesn’t make much of a difference.
03-01-2020, 09:02 PM
Fun run with M03 today; this car was built for TCS back in 2005 but I fitted a 17T with Novak Cyclone TC this afternoon after my Novak 610HRV burned itself out this morning. Note the inside rear wheel on cornering. The S-Grip tires from 2005 still work fine.
05-09-2020, 07:47 PM
Where to get a body that fits an M-03M these days? Do some of the latest M-chassis bodies not fit, like the Mazdas etc?
05-09-2020, 07:56 PM
Originally Posted by stitchy
Where to get a body that fits an M-03M these days? Do some of the latest M-chassis bodies not fit, like the Mazdas etc?
05-09-2020, 08:15 PM
Originally Posted by gigaplex
I think the Mazda Demio is a long wheelbase. Do you need to stick to Tamiya bodies? The Protoform Europa M, Bittydesign HC-M are decent options for mid.
05-09-2020, 11:26 PM
Originally Posted by stitchy
Oh yeah, switching to long wheelbase is not a big deal, but just want to make sure those bodies fit an M-03. The Protoform and Bittydesign fit?
05-18-2020, 09:59 AM
Trying to gear up for some summer parking lot racing (hopefully). Looking to get some SWEEP tires. Any recommendations on the SWEEP compounds and inserts for concrete / asphalt?
Last edited by CSeils; 05-18-2020 at 01:01 PM.
05-18-2020, 02:41 PM
Originally Posted by CSeils
Trying to gear up for some summer parking lot racing (hopefully). Looking to get some SWEEP tires. Any recommendations on the SWEEP compounds and inserts for concrete / asphalt?
06-09-2020, 05:29 AM
Guys,
I've left the TC scene for quite some times now and would like to get 05 kits for my kids. Is 07 any better? Also, can anyone point to a well-stocked online seller. We've don't have access to local tamiya store anymore. Thanks.
I've left the TC scene for quite some times now and would like to get 05 kits for my kids. Is 07 any better? Also, can anyone point to a well-stocked online seller. We've don't have access to local tamiya store anymore. Thanks.
06-09-2020, 07:19 AM
Originally Posted by KoE
Guys,
I've left the TC scene for quite some times now and would like to get 05 kits for my kids. Is 07 any better? Also, can anyone point to a well-stocked online seller. We've don't have access to local tamiya store anymore. Thanks.
I've left the TC scene for quite some times now and would like to get 05 kits for my kids. Is 07 any better? Also, can anyone point to a well-stocked online seller. We've don't have access to local tamiya store anymore. Thanks.
TQ RC Racing carries a lot of parts.
