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timmey 05-22-2007 03:59 AM

Thank you Tony..
I should get off my azz and get my mini going ,I've had it for a few years and it sits there just looking at me.
see ya timmey

Mike Schumacher 05-22-2007 06:38 AM

What's wrong with Tamiya mini wheels? Are they fragile? :confused:

Will RC18R tires fit on mini wheels???

tamiyarcracer 05-22-2007 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by Mike Schumacher
What's wrong with Tamiya mini wheels? Are they fragile? :confused:

Will RC18R tires fit on mini wheels???

They don't stand up to abuse too well.
However the swift wheel I have had better luck with, they are heavier though.

Mike Schumacher 05-22-2007 07:01 AM

Front HPI X belted and rear HPI X, is it the best set up for M03?

ckbridge 05-22-2007 01:15 PM

Will RC18R tires fit on mini wheels???

Yes

BHenderson 05-22-2007 02:29 PM


Originally Posted by rcarmchl
Do any of you guys know where I might find a metal servo mount for my mini? The on that came with mine is torqing itself loose - Any Help[???

rcarmchl,

rcmart.com will have some alum mounts but I am willing to bet part of your problem is that your endpoints are set too far on your radio.

rcarmchl 05-22-2007 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by BHenderson
rcarmchl,

rcmart.com will have some alum mounts but I am willing to bet part of your problem is that your endpoints are set too far on your radio.

I went ahead and got a set of those anyway - the current ones just wouldn't tighten down. I am sure you are right too, I will give that a try and see what happens.

thx

Mike Schumacher 05-22-2007 03:01 PM

Anyone tried Peak/Orion 3200mAH LiPo on M03?

What kind of rubber tires good for mid size carpet track? HPI X or RP 30? RP tires belted?

Where I can buy RP mini tires within US? SpeedTech don't have 30 compound...

Scottrik 05-22-2007 08:28 PM

Hey Tony,

ygpm.

Thanks,

Scottrik

minimanintaiwan 05-22-2007 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by Mike Schumacher
Anyone tried Peak/Orion 3200mAH LiPo on M03?
.

ya! Its hot. Good punch and constant power. Weight isn't that much of an issue as with touring cars but it will traction roll on higher grip tracks. I weighted the pack down with lead weights in the top well of battery. Doesn't fit perfectly with stock battery holders. I use a combo of the quick release on one side and stock clips on the other side. I also use the Novak Lipo cutoff to ensure i do not drain the battery past 6V. It cuts off at 6.25V. Its a worthwhile purchase.

check rc-mini for comprehensive review and pics too!
http://rc-mini.net/MiniWeb1/LiPo_Conversion.html

MrJames 05-23-2007 12:14 AM

i'm currently using a maxamp 7.4v 6000mah with a novak velocity 4.5r brushless and GTB esc. Runs very cool. the main problem is traction. i go trough tires every 45 mins. the battery didn't fit so i had to sand down the battery holder to fit, but it's well worth it. me and my buddies were parking lot racing and i had the thing running for a good 30 mins before the GTB shut her down and that's not at full charge. the temps were not even hot. the mini is actually good with a strong motor. it tracks straight while laying 20 ft of hpi rubbers on the pavement. i have a brushless set-up on my m04 also and all it does is donuts...at any speed. anyways, my friend's mini is faster than mines with a 18t motor and i'm a better driver. you can figure out why. need to get a one way and dial the suspension in. :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/e99b3a0c.jpg
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cbd5336 05-23-2007 02:56 AM

:nod: :nod: :nod: nice wicked ride dude :nod: :nod: :nod: using brushless system on M-chasis....gooooooooooooooooood :nod:

Core Creations 05-23-2007 04:20 AM

Ive been running the Orion 3200 for 6 months...it's awesome.

Originally Posted by Mike Schumacher
Anyone tried Peak/Orion 3200mAH LiPo on M03?

What kind of rubber tires good for mid size carpet track? HPI X or RP 30? RP tires belted?

Where I can buy RP mini tires within US? SpeedTech don't have 30 compound...


hondakid 05-23-2007 07:36 AM

hi all.. i jus got myself a M03R and i was wondering if i would be able to fit TRF shocks onto the M instead of the transparent blue CVA mini shocks. also. any specific hop ups i should get to improve my ride? thanks!

Core Creations 05-23-2007 08:01 AM

Absolutely u can.


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