You're running outdoors on tarmac, I guess?

I changed the tire insert to softer ones recently and i noticed that it doesnt zpin out of controll anymore in a corner!

Generally we run a harder tyre compound on the front and a softer on the rear. (example: Spice 36 front, 28 Rear) The type of insert you use will be dependant on the grip conditions of the track. The sweeps I have only ever used as a rear tyre with a firm insert.

I have found that I use firm inserts front and back on my cars. Normally a 5mm medium spice insert in the front and a 5.5 or 5mm Spice insert in the rear. I have found this combination of inserts to work on most tracks and in different tyres.

It all comes back to a little experimentation or asking the fast guy's at the tracks you visit for some assistance. I do know some people will not share, but they are normally the ones you upset when you beat them on there home track.

Some tyre choices will require you to change your basic car setup. I do that last. My tuning method is tyres and inserts first then car setup.

My thoughts only. Happy Racing.

Regards,

Calvin.

Thanks for the reply. I will be running on indoor carpet oval. Have never
run road coarse. This is all new to me.

CALTEC1,
Thanks for suggesting that web site to go to. Alot good info there.
I am in North Carolina, USA.
This is good stuff.
NC State.

Oh, I dunno there, I was using these exclusively purely because they are so cheap over here in the UK. I actually thought they were OK on carpet gripwise once they'd had a lap or so under them. Now I've found a reliable source of M-Grips though I've stopped using the Ansmanns as I agree, they do take away a little too much top end and as the previous poster said they are super brittle, I've actually had a rim come off the centre whilst cornering WITHOUT hitting anything - the chrome plating was actually thicker than the plastic.

OK, I'm paranoid but now I've ordered a Xevo I've suddenly been racked with guilt. At present our club is happily running a mix of M03's and M05's. We have no "rules" as such but everyone seems to have stuck to brushed motors and cheapy speedos, and we are all having a good laugh, the cars being fairly evenly matched. My concern is that if the Xevo performs as I hope it will, have I unintentionally destroyed the status quo? I wish I'd had this thought before I clicked "checkout" on the RC Mart site.

On a side subject, will any RW Racing 0.6 module pinion fit a Xevo or do I have to stick with the rubbish Tamiya alloy offerings (I do have one "hardened" Tamiya Hop-Up 20T though)?

Hi,

I'm looking for the lightest servo to put on a M03, in order to remove some weight on top of the car.

Any suggestions?

hey, good guess.

Mini35,

The Xevo can be geared the same as a MO3/MO5. Yes you will have to use the Tamiya pinions.

We have Hobbywing 13T brushless systems fitted to our cars here in Australia. These are awesome and provide equality in performance for all. We do not have the problem with fast black or silver cans.

In testing we have done using the 3Racing speed gear set 33T spur and 23T pinion the car is very fast. We have not had it traction roll at all, the rear end will slide. This is on a asphalt surface. The only thing we have found is you have to apply the throttle gently otherwise the car spins the tyres and sort of hops before mellowing out. We believe this is because of the large amount of droop in the front end.

I would not feel guilty, especailly if you gear with a 20T pinion. We have ours setup at 225mm length.(medium)

Tyres

We have found that the mini express tyre fitted to the rear with a firm insert works well on mini's on carpet. The frontfor speed you need to use M grips or on a tight track the Kawada or HPI M grips work well also.

Regards,

Calvin.

Starteur,

Comes back to how much do you want to spend on a servo. I know some who use the Futaba 9551 servos which are compact, light and also very fast. I have not used one of these on an MO3, however I have one fitted to my MO5.

I have heard of people using 1/12 scale servos, but I think they may not survive a large hit.

I would be inclined to use either a 9550 or a 9551. You can turn the steering down if they are too fast.

CYA,

Calvin.

Thank you Calvin,

There is something I don't understand, the 9551 servo is heavier than my 3004,
so I will not remove any weight from the high part of my car.

9551= 1.6 oz or 45.35 grams
3004= 1.3 oz or 36.85 grams


I would like to remove some weight from that part of the frame so I have more tuning options and a less tip-over car.

So any suggestion is welcome

Best regards

this is my new one









want the TT-01 rear posts to lower the rear body height

cool body fits first time and looks MINT in retro pale blue

Very nice. I love these utes.

Yeah, those tires aren't any good on carpet. I've tried them.