288LikesTamiya mini cooper
08-30-2007, 01:23 AM
#4906
08-30-2007, 01:24 AM
#4907
08-30-2007, 03:15 AM
#4908
well.. I've gone and done it now.
Just purchased a M03-R, with a Swift bodyshell..... what have I got myself into
Bit different to my other cars (fairly serious racers) but wanted something that I can have a laugh with, and look good.
Have to say cheers to the guys at rc-mini, some very useful info on the site. Just a shame I can't seem to find any X-patterns anywhere....
Still looking forward to building the little pocket rocket now.
One other random Q, Anyone know what the motor limit of the Tamiya ESC is?
Cheers
Ed
Just purchased a M03-R, with a Swift bodyshell..... what have I got myself into
Bit different to my other cars (fairly serious racers) but wanted something that I can have a laugh with, and look good.
Have to say cheers to the guys at rc-mini, some very useful info on the site. Just a shame I can't seem to find any X-patterns anywhere....
Still looking forward to building the little pocket rocket now.
One other random Q, Anyone know what the motor limit of the Tamiya ESC is?
Cheers
Ed
08-30-2007, 04:06 AM
#4909
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I've got lots of x-patterns Ed....
But they not be for sale.
Sadly they aren't being made any more, which is a damn pity.
My personal current favourites are Rides but they aren't all that easy to get hold of either.
But they not be for sale.Sadly they aren't being made any more, which is a damn pity.
My personal current favourites are Rides but they aren't all that easy to get hold of either.
08-30-2007, 05:34 PM
#4910
All I can say in relation to diffs, is to post what Tim put on the Singapore Mini thread in answer to this same question.
I use AW grease on the balls, diff plates & thrust bearing, then put loctite threadlock on the step screw and tighten it until it stops (until cannot tighten anymore).
I install the diff so that the nylon gear part of the diff is in the right hand side of the chassis.
So far my diff has never come loose in 8 years
Same for me... We have a sneaking suspicion (unproven as yet) that if you put the diff in the 'wrong way around' (i.e. with the gear on the l/hand side) then that tends to promote loosening.
I cant recall any of us at rc-mini having had a diff come loose for at least 5-6 years, maybe longer.
I use AW grease on the balls, diff plates & thrust bearing, then put loctite threadlock on the step screw and tighten it until it stops (until cannot tighten anymore).
I install the diff so that the nylon gear part of the diff is in the right hand side of the chassis.
So far my diff has never come loose in 8 years
Same for me... We have a sneaking suspicion (unproven as yet) that if you put the diff in the 'wrong way around' (i.e. with the gear on the l/hand side) then that tends to promote loosening.
I cant recall any of us at rc-mini having had a diff come loose for at least 5-6 years, maybe longer.
08-30-2007, 06:27 PM
#4911
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1) Clean threads on both diff bolt and housing
2) Apply Shoo-Goo or Rubber (contact) Cement
3) Install diff bolt and tighten.
No more loosey.
2) Apply Shoo-Goo or Rubber (contact) Cement
3) Install diff bolt and tighten.
No more loosey.
09-01-2007, 03:25 PM
#4912
Ive actually had good luck with blue locktight. Just make sure the threads are clean and don't use too much and everything works out fine. I use aerocar grease on the diff parts with good results but most of the guys around here stick with the Tamiya antiwear grease. I had issues with the 03 diff at first but after I got a feel for the setting and started to use the locktight things have been just fine.
09-01-2007, 06:05 PM
#4913
Does anyone know where i can get some tamiya mini parts ..... somewhere in the states cause i need to them asap.
looking for
51327
50684
53254
53295
53434
53435
53573
looking for
51327
50684
53254
53295
53434
53435
53573
09-02-2007, 07:21 PM
#4916
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Dec, they're on on the B parts tree - 50736.
09-02-2007, 10:59 PM
#4919
New mini kit coming
210mm wheelbase
210mm wheelbase
09-02-2007, 11:25 PM
#4920