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jbsmith1 12-03-2007 11:44 AM

Hi guys, just thought i would drop in here to show you all what i did with the Monster Mini shell that Tony Gray helped me source from Rainbow-Ten.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...C00189resi.jpg
Chassis is a CRC GenX with 12mm wheelbase extension, Chevron Shell, with Tamiya monte carlo sticker set.
Should handle close to a 12th pancar, with classic style.:nod:

TheStig 12-03-2007 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by tony gray (Post 3932021)
We've been working on this for some time, and finally its online now.

Our first (and as far as we know anyones first?) full IN-CAR video footage inside a Mini during a race.

Click here to check it out and be totally amazed. It's also damn funny too...

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

That is just so cool. You guys seem to come up with the weirdest mini stuff to do, and its always funny too!

Core Creations 12-03-2007 12:49 PM

OK guys, I got tired of not having a setup sheet for the M03...so I made one...or 2. One has a Cooper and the other is a Swift in the backround. I don't have all the fancy software so bare with me...but they'll do the job! If anyone needs the cleaner "Office" version...let me know and I'll drop it via email.

Core Creations 12-03-2007 01:25 PM

Hold on guys...I have a newer version that I meant to post.

bowl806 12-03-2007 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by jbsmith1 (Post 3933484)
Hi guys, just thought i would drop in here to show you all what i did with the Monster Mini shell that Tony Gray helped me source from Rainbow-Ten.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...C00189resi.jpg
Chassis is a CRC GenX with 12mm wheelbase extension, Chevron Shell, with Tamiya monte carlo sticker set.
Should handle close to a 12th pancar, with classic style.:nod:

That is one cool looking Mini!

Core Creations 12-03-2007 02:17 PM

Here's the updated version:

over gear 12-03-2007 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by Core Creations (Post 3933851)
Here's the updated version:

nice work! now we need the fast guys to fill them out :sneaky:

Mr. devenwhite 12-03-2007 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by over gear (Post 3934015)
nice work! now we need the fast guys to fill them out :sneaky:

ok

over gear 12-03-2007 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by Mr. devenwhite (Post 3934118)
ok

Deven White the TCS champ? :eek: :cool:

Questions: what kind of front insert is that??
was your car loose? i notice that you put more sauce on the rear.

slomo 12-03-2007 05:48 PM

where did you measure the ride height?

Swift and Sleek 12-03-2007 05:55 PM

Where to?
 
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Originally Posted by slomo (Post 3934536)
where did you measure the ride height?

HELP:D

Mr. devenwhite 12-03-2007 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by over gear (Post 3934343)
Deven White the TCS champ? :eek: :cool:

Questions: what kind of front insert is that??
was your car loose? i notice that you put more sauce on the rear.

the front is 2 sedan inserts and the rear is the hop up hard foam inner sponge 53255

The car was not loose at all. it had good turn in and the back end was planted. In my experience puting too much tire sauce on the front can cause the back end to come around really bad. It can also wear them out fast too. My theory is, because the cars are so underpowered making the car push is a good way to get good corner speed. minis with a lot of steering usually scrub a lot of speed in the turns.

Sonic Gear 12-03-2007 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by Scottrik (Post 3929176)

thank you:nod:

Teehomo 12-03-2007 11:39 PM

Hi guys. After marshalling minis for a couple of months I could not stand by and watch so many others having so much fun, and have taken the plunge with an M03 (gotta love the orignal Cooper shell!!). I was also gifted a near new M03M roller by a very nice couple at my local track who had a few too many minis to race.

I've just given it a run up and down my street and found that it is not very stable in a straight line - it seems to want to wander of its own accord. I'm running a Futaba 3010 servo with the stock standard servo saver and a bit of toe out. I can't really measure the toe out accuratley as my setup guages are a bit big for the mini's width, but I shortened the turnuckles up a couple of turns each side over the stock set up. Everything else on the car is standard, except for a set of CVA shocks from a TA05 (with spacers under the piston and short springs to reduce ride height).

It looks like the servo saver may be the problem as it has a fair amount of play. I was just wondering if this is fairly common and if so how you guys have fixed it. I've considered using something like a Kimbrough with some spacers under the servo mounts to move it down - would this help?

In the long run I don't think it is going to make too much difference - at least it gives you something to do on the straights.:lol::lol: I'm really looking forward to giving this a run in this weeks club championship (last race for the year :cry:) and getting the Italian Job M03 out for next season.

Cheers guys.

Core Creations 12-04-2007 05:34 AM

...and for the Swift fanatics...


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