I think Tamiya came out with brand new TRF shocks for the Mini (they come with shorter shafts). It might be in one of the previous posts.

Oh wait, here's a link.

Mini Cooper S pic finally...

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/prod...ader_58400.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58400

......

$135 at tower:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTRN3&P=7

Looks OK but not really different enough to make me rush out and buy one though.

I wish they'd done something new for the M03M, I'm really sick of the Swift now.

Me too. Although I'll pick one of these new Minis up, there are so many awesome FWD cars out in the world that they could have replicated :(

Guess they have to think $$ though, & go with what will sell the most worldwide.

thanks! i didn't know that.... :p

can anyone tell me where i can buy the Tamiya Alum Damper Set for m03? part# 54000 . i've been searching yahoo and google for half an hour and i can't find any. :rolleyes:

This is what they should be releasing!

http://news.windingroad.com/wp-conte...llenge-600.jpg

http://motoringfile.com/pictures/challenge_4.jpg

http://motoringfile.com/pictures/challenge_1.jpg

AGREE!
 

AGREE!

Dude, thats ez to answer, they arent released yet. Been announced but not released.

any idea when? :confused:

I was thinking more along the lines of something like this: :nod:

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/17855...70094368df.jpg

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/17854...7d5ac60a90.jpg

http://carpron.com/multisite/d/17855...a368d08289.jpg

84 Mugen racecar... why not?! They've already released it's neighbor beside it there in the Honda museum, the S800 racecar(on the M-02).

Hey that's not a bad idea. With the upswing in the popularity of vintage Japanese cars, Tamiya should jump on the train early and release some sweet old school rides. Mk. II Supra, Datsun 510, 240Z, early GT-R models, etc. And a Toyopet!

I would bye a 240z in a heartbeat. I love those cars and ABC is the only one that makes a 240 body and it is about impossible to get here.

I agree, having a slew of bodies especially those from the '70's would be great!

On another note.. why is it that any parts like hopups for these cars are only available overseas in HK?

with the popularity of Mini's you would think there would be more places available to order parts from especially in the US. :mad:

I'd love to see ANY new short wheelbase FWD body from Tamiya that had wheelwells designed for racers and 60D tires, and rear wells designed to work with the 2 degree rear uprights. Hate to see rub marks on the inside of my Mini Cooper bodies...:cry: