R/C Tech Forums - Tamiya mini cooper

Just to let you guys know... I spoke to some friends of mine at HPI.... once their last batch of x-patterns :tire: ship... they are discontinued and there will be no more.. :( :cry:

Ask Mr. Watanabe "Wazzup wid dat?" :( :D

minimanintaiwan

05-15-2007 05:55 PM

First Pit Shimizu and now HPI!!! Whats up with mini tyres these days? Are they not making enough money? Thats too bad. Whats left?

Ride
Tamiya
???

NT	05-15-2007 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tony gray

I am the Yoda of Minis now. I pass on my knowledge of the Mini Force..

Fat and bald?:D:D:D

Use the fork Luke, use the fork!!

hobbs

05-15-2007 11:28 PM

m03m

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Originally Posted by Sydewynder

sorry hobbs I don't run TCS legal but I do run with a sport tuned black can motor. The ESC is a small LRP so I can stick it inside the chassis instead of on top.

If you are in the US, the rules are here

Didn't read anything about the esc. Others might know.

ok... i hv made up my mind.

I will b running my m03m using the 540 silver can motor fr tamiya.

next, i will need to get a esc. kindly recommend a good 1 to me. anyone??

H I	05-16-2007 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by akura2

Just to let you guys know... I spoke to some friends of mine at HPI.... once their last batch of x-patterns :tire: ship... they are discontinued and there will be no more.. :( :cry:

Are they going to discontinue mini wheels as well? HPI wheels are by far the best wheels I've ever used.

Customworksking

05-16-2007 06:23 AM

the car u need

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Originally Posted by hobbs

ok... i hv made up my mind.

I will b running my m03m using the 540 silver can motor fr tamiya.

next, i will need to get a esc. kindly recommend a good 1 to me. anyone??

if i were u I would go with the R

minimanintaiwan

05-16-2007 08:47 AM

mini rally

Have you guys seen this mini rally vid? funny, has moving ramp causing havoc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h0o0Uygr9w

And another i think by the same group in japan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnvawJy-UpM

sportsracer-5

05-16-2007 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by minimanintaiwan

I love the title of that first one - "Tamiya M-03 Mini Rally vs Miracle Ramp".

RC MARKET

05-16-2007 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimanintaiwan

First Pit Shimizu and now HPI!!! Whats up with mini tyres these days? Are they not making enough money? Thats too bad. Whats left?

Ride
Tamiya
???

RP mini tire have more grip , can make faster lap time !
Ride was stop , around next month change other ver.
Spice tire about tomorrow arrive have 24R, 28R & 32R.
Spice molded insert in Japan very Hit !

rcarmchl

05-16-2007 02:39 PM

I am sure it is buried somewhere in these pages but....what packs are you guys running in your batt's Mini's? Where are you getting them? I have a Non Matched IB4200 Stick pack that I have been using but cannot seem to find them anywhere - can anyone help me out?

RC MARKET

05-16-2007 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by H I

Are they going to discontinue mini wheels as well? HPI wheels are by far the best wheels I've ever used.

This is New type SPICE mini wheel

K_Spec_RC

05-16-2007 03:37 PM

Any idea if the Spice wheels will hit US shores? if so, who will be distributing them?

edit: Never mind... RC Market has them... I feel stupider than normal :lol:

minimanintaiwan

05-16-2007 06:06 PM

battery

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Originally Posted by rcarmchl

try this link and ebay:
http://rcmarket.com.hk/product_info....roducts_id=955

I also use the Team Orion Carbon 3200Mah lipo. More punch and power at less than half the weight of 4200Nimh.

mrrcguy

05-16-2007 08:43 PM

DONT FREAKIN MISS THIS!

IF YA LIKE RACING MINI'S,
DONT FREAKING MISS THIS!
CHECK OUT THE THREAD TITTLED "ATTENTION WANT TO TRY THIS"

sim600

05-16-2007 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by minimanintaiwan

I think that's the funniest RC video I've ever seen.

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