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andrewdoherty 08-07-2007 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by straightspeed (Post 3553411)
We see no noticeable difference between the medium and short wheelbase cars on carpet. In fact, all the quickest cars are SWB.


What differences are there in set up betwen the SWB and MWB cars on carpet at your track?



Originally Posted by tony gray (Post 3556909)
Civic and Miata are the right (225) wheelbase but don't fit.

Like on a lot of other things the body hits the servo mounts on an M03.

You can put the body on but it has to sit real high at the front and it looks crap...

The only 225mm alternative that I know of is the Audi TT from Proline. Only problem being that its been out of production for about 3 years...

The HPI Mini and/or VW Concept are both 210mm, they wont fit.

Solution? Pull out the spacer and run 210mm!


Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc (Post 3557861)
Most bodies say they don't fit the MO3 but they do and they are tight on the servo mount.

HPI told me the Civic would not fit, and it does.


Originally Posted by RC MARKET (Post 3557885)
HPI Civic Fit


Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc (Post 3557999)
Yes, the ABC Honda Fit, fits as well.

All of this has me confused. Can anyone post a pic of how the Civic body does/does not fit on an MO3M? Does anyone have pics of a body mounted on an MO3M besides the included swift body? Thansk fellas.

Burlap 08-07-2007 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by {VIC_RDX} (Post 3557000)
lol tony Gray looks like im gunna get a mini again so i can run at radical RC track

anyone got a cheap mini forsale?

Better off getting a new one from overseas than look for a second hand one in Australia.

killingtime 08-07-2007 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by Turbonium (Post 3558342)
no, HPI makes a 200mm TT coupe.. but it was PF that made the mini body. i would imagine that Dale still has the mold. maybe if there was demand.... who knows?

Hmmm.... might just have to pop an email over to Dale.;)

t4m1y4niac 08-07-2007 06:20 PM

IS THERE A FIX AXLE FRONT DRIVE FOR MINIS??? PIC PLEASE.THX

{VIC_RDX} 08-07-2007 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by Burlap (Post 3558840)
Better off getting a new one from overseas than look for a second hand one in Australia.

yeah thats the plan jusrt gotta get some more $$ behind me coz ive bought

new T2007
3x 4200
1x 13.5
1x GTB

ill save about $200 up and that should get my started

Sydewynder 08-07-2007 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by t4m1y4niac (Post 3559282)
IS THERE A FIX AXLE FRONT DRIVE FOR MINIS??? PIC PLEASE.THX

I don't think anyone makes a spool for the mini.

kenchan 08-07-2007 07:48 PM

i think im going to build the Alfa next...

straightspeed 08-07-2007 11:16 PM


Originally Posted by andrewdoherty (Post 3558835)
What differences are there in set up betwen the SWB and MWB cars on carpet at your track?

Honestly, there are none.

pac-man808 08-08-2007 12:29 AM

Hi fellow mini drivers.

My name is Will. I am with Over Geared Racing. We are holding a Summer R/C Smack Down in Vancouver BC. Two day event. August 18-19 th.
1st day qualifying and 2nd day mains. The track is about 150 ft long by 60 ft deep.

http://www.overgearedracing.com/Gall...ackdown-p1.jpg

Any one in the pacific northwest area (Washington, Port Land, Vancouver BC (Canada)) would like to run in 27T Mini. It is pretty much a open class. Open tires and Batteries. Except it has to be a M-Chassis.

If so please let me know or PM me.

Thanks

Will

Over Geared Racing

tony gray 08-08-2007 02:01 AM

Got the bulging battery end plate blues? Click here to solve the problem.

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/Battery_Fix.jpg

Bodywerx_rc 08-08-2007 04:33 AM


Originally Posted by killingtime (Post 3559149)
Hmmm.... might just have to pop an email over to Dale.;)


Already done that, and they are thinking of a new body for the mini. We talked about it last fall

BUT

that does not mean they are producing one.

bmr 08-08-2007 06:22 AM

Here is a link to a chart of bodies for the mini, and what fits what.

Thanks to rc-mini.net


http://www.rc-mini.net/MiniWeb_Onlin...D7756B281E1090

wallyburger 08-08-2007 09:54 AM

cockpit update..
 
2 Attachment(s)
Here is the interior installed in a mini.

Now, my next project is to make a left-handed driver and maybe a single driver. :smile:

GeekSpeed 08-08-2007 11:18 AM

What’s up gang? I just got my M04L Beetle delivered on Monday and I have been working on it for the last couple of nights. Thus far, I have completed the front and rear suspensions and the gearbox. I have a couple of questions, however:

1. The left rear suspension seems to be binding. I am not sure why this is happening. I made sure that everything was not too tight and it does not look like I have any flashing or anything gumming up the works. Any suggestions as to what might be causing this?
2. I’m running the friction shocks for now and will probably do a few races with them. Does anyone have any advice on how to set them up to be as good as possible? I will be running on an indoor asphalt track with good grip.
3. Will a standard Futaba S3003 steering servo fit? What about a standard sized Futaba receiver (I need to buy these still, so I can’t test fit)?

Also, does anyone have suggestions for tires? I am hoping to keep it TCS legal.

Thanks!

padailey 08-08-2007 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by andrewdoherty (Post 3558835)
All of this has me confused. Can anyone post a pic of how the Civic body does/does not fit on an MO3M? Does anyone have pics of a body mounted on an MO3M besides the included swift body? Thansk fellas.

The HPI Civic does fit....Someone in Omaha did run one for quite awhile. I think he had to do some minor modifications, but I don't remember exactly what they were.


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