Tamiya mini cooper
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Ummm, slanted shocks actually don't work as well as the upright ones. They tend to pivot around the upper mount instead of compressing. Slightly more progressive yes, but in reality not actually as good as the upright ones.
Wider chassis? Well I think not. Suspension is identical. (apart from the slanty shocks/towers) so the chassis itself would therefore be the same width.
I know you're excited about this car, but it's not any advancement really. It's just something a little different.
Wider chassis? Well I think not. Suspension is identical. (apart from the slanty shocks/towers) so the chassis itself would therefore be the same width.
I know you're excited about this car, but it's not any advancement really. It's just something a little different.
#8883
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I don't think the M-05 is going to be any wider, and by lowering the servo you're only gaining a tiny advantage in terms of COG.
It actually looks to me like they took the best ideas from the M-03 and stuck the servo in the back like the M-01.
I'm only hoping that they use the same gears and suspension bits. I'd hate to think that I'd have to buy all kinds of new stuff just to make it work.
Jim
It actually looks to me like they took the best ideas from the M-03 and stuck the servo in the back like the M-01.
I'm only hoping that they use the same gears and suspension bits. I'd hate to think that I'd have to buy all kinds of new stuff just to make it work.
Jim
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It looks like a Wider chassis IMO...not wider track width...
The slanted shocks will be better for the foam/carpet guys for hanging the sharp high grip turns. But with high grip tracks I'm thinking it would offer better, faster, tighter turns...
Also putting that stearing push-rob right down the centre of the car will have people putting there electronics in the rear-sides giving it more COG que no?
Tony, I'm excited about this new M-chassis....but can you blame me?! I'm sure your people are all excited aswell
The slanted shocks will be better for the foam/carpet guys for hanging the sharp high grip turns. But with high grip tracks I'm thinking it would offer better, faster, tighter turns...
Also putting that stearing push-rob right down the centre of the car will have people putting there electronics in the rear-sides giving it more COG que no?
Tony, I'm excited about this new M-chassis....but can you blame me?! I'm sure your people are all excited aswell
#8886
It looks like a Wider chassis IMO...not wider track width...
The slanted shocks will be better for the foam/carpet guys for hanging the sharp high grip turns. But with high grip tracks I'm thinking it would offer better, faster, tighter turns...
Also putting that stearing push-rob right down the centre of the car will have people putting there electronics in the rear-sides giving it more COG que no?
Tony, I'm excited about this new M-chassis....but can you blame me?! I'm sure your people are all excited aswell
The slanted shocks will be better for the foam/carpet guys for hanging the sharp high grip turns. But with high grip tracks I'm thinking it would offer better, faster, tighter turns...
Also putting that stearing push-rob right down the centre of the car will have people putting there electronics in the rear-sides giving it more COG que no?
Tony, I'm excited about this new M-chassis....but can you blame me?! I'm sure your people are all excited aswell
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hmm... as M05pro, i hope to be able to use my M03R hop up on it, also to minimise or do not traction roll at all,
its above happen i will be a very happy man.....
its above happen i will be a very happy man.....
#8891
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And the M05Pro is 100% revolutionized in my book. There's not one thing that's shaped the same as the m03 only ill say maybe c-hubs, uprights and suspension parts.
edwin I'm sure there's going to be m03 parts that are going to fit. I don't think they will come out with a whole new line of parts to sell...unless they wanna milk us like silly cows...
#8892
M05 design process.
Problem 1: M03 Servo too high.
Solution: Move servo lower.
Problem 2: Motor in the way
Solution: put servo in the back
Problem 3: Servo cannot access steering
Solution: Stand servo back up, add long tie rod, add steering bellcranks
Problem 4: Motor in the ideal spot for steering bellcrank mounting spots
Solution: Move the bellcrank fowards
Problem 5: Steer rods now slightly out of line with knuckles
Solution: Have the steer rods sweep backwards to meet knuckle
Problem 6: Ackermann now all weird
Solution: Focus marketing campaign on the benefits of lower CG
Problem 1: M03 Servo too high.
Solution: Move servo lower.
Problem 2: Motor in the way
Solution: put servo in the back
Problem 3: Servo cannot access steering
Solution: Stand servo back up, add long tie rod, add steering bellcranks
Problem 4: Motor in the ideal spot for steering bellcrank mounting spots
Solution: Move the bellcrank fowards
Problem 5: Steer rods now slightly out of line with knuckles
Solution: Have the steer rods sweep backwards to meet knuckle
Problem 6: Ackermann now all weird
Solution: Focus marketing campaign on the benefits of lower CG
#8895
M03 4wd conversion !!!
i knew i had seen it some where
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tec...2-p-21980.html
looks fun BUT it's not a Mini
i knew i had seen it some where
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tec...2-p-21980.html
looks fun BUT it's not a Mini