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03-06-2010, 09:48 PM
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It says your from LA--come on down to West Coast on Tuesdaynight--they'll be lot's of mini's there and people racing them--check out what's working and have some fun tuning with us.
T
ALLRIGHTY NOW---THE Mini's ready to do BATTLE!!!!
CYA Tuesday night!!!
T
ALLRIGHTY NOW---THE Mini's ready to do BATTLE!!!!
CYA Tuesday night!!!
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03-06-2010, 09:59 PM
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Hi everyone!
Ok, so I am pretty new to the whole RC racing thing, but I was wondering if I could get some help here. I have an M04L Beetle that I am thinking about running with the local club. I believe most of the people have FWD cars, so finding help on setup for my car has been a bit difficult. I was wondering if any of you guys could help me out with a base set-up for my car. As of right now, it is bone stock. The track I will be running is out doors, high grip asphalt. Right now I am thinking of getting a ball diff and oil shocks, but I am not sure where to go from there. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
GS
Ok, so I am pretty new to the whole RC racing thing, but I was wondering if I could get some help here. I have an M04L Beetle that I am thinking about running with the local club. I believe most of the people have FWD cars, so finding help on setup for my car has been a bit difficult. I was wondering if any of you guys could help me out with a base set-up for my car. As of right now, it is bone stock. The track I will be running is out doors, high grip asphalt. Right now I am thinking of getting a ball diff and oil shocks, but I am not sure where to go from there. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
GS
Check with http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...alpage=special or RCBoyz on ebay for parts. Both these places have a good selection of hop ups at good prices.
03-07-2010, 07:41 AM
03-07-2010, 09:03 AM
Hi everyone!
Ok, so I am pretty new to the whole RC racing thing, but I was wondering if I could get some help here. I have an M04L Beetle that I am thinking about running with the local club. I believe most of the people have FWD cars, so finding help on setup for my car has been a bit difficult. I was wondering if any of you guys could help me out with a base set-up for my car. As of right now, it is bone stock. The track I will be running is out doors, high grip asphalt. Right now I am thinking of getting a ball diff and oil shocks, but I am not sure where to go from there. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
GS
Ok, so I am pretty new to the whole RC racing thing, but I was wondering if I could get some help here. I have an M04L Beetle that I am thinking about running with the local club. I believe most of the people have FWD cars, so finding help on setup for my car has been a bit difficult. I was wondering if any of you guys could help me out with a base set-up for my car. As of right now, it is bone stock. The track I will be running is out doors, high grip asphalt. Right now I am thinking of getting a ball diff and oil shocks, but I am not sure where to go from there. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
GS
03-07-2010, 10:43 AM
I build the new M05 diff and had no problems getting it tight. What I did was take a set of pliers and pressed the diff spring down a little, that made the tightening of the diff easy and it seemed to get real tight (almost locked down) and no issues with the nut or screw.
03-07-2010, 12:53 PM
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Looking for something a touch more exotique in the body shell stakes?
Well how about a Citroen 2CV from Team Atlas..
And before anyone asks, it's 210mm
Well how about a Citroen 2CV from Team Atlas..
And before anyone asks, it's 210mm
03-07-2010, 01:32 PM
I hope there's clearance for the M03 but I don't think there will be.
I prefer the ''Dolly'' colours to the ''Charleston'' colours.
And yep, here in the UK they race them full size.....theres even a one-off meeting every year for the 2CV 24hrs...
http://www.2cvracing.co.uk/
I prefer the ''Dolly'' colours to the ''Charleston'' colours.
And yep, here in the UK they race them full size.....theres even a one-off meeting every year for the 2CV 24hrs...
http://www.2cvracing.co.uk/
03-07-2010, 06:27 PM
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m04l graphite stiffner
Hey..was surfing though ebay looking for M04 parts and came across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3Racing-Tamiya-M...item5ad130a084
I know that this sounds kinda stupid, but what does this do exactly and is it worth while upgrade?
Also, anyone have a pic of where this actually mounts to? I'm just having a hard time getting a visual of where this would go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/3Racing-Tamiya-M...item5ad130a084
I know that this sounds kinda stupid, but what does this do exactly and is it worth while upgrade?
Also, anyone have a pic of where this actually mounts to? I'm just having a hard time getting a visual of where this would go.
03-07-2010, 06:44 PM
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They bolt onto the shock mounts to stiffen them.
A complete waste of money imho. Although they do look cool...
A complete waste of money imho. Although they do look cool...
03-07-2010, 08:01 PM
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Hey..was surfing though ebay looking for M04 parts and came across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3Racing-Tamiya-M...item5ad130a084
I know that this sounds kinda stupid, but what does this do exactly and is it worth while upgrade?
Also, anyone have a pic of where this actually mounts to? I'm just having a hard time getting a visual of where this would go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/3Racing-Tamiya-M...item5ad130a084
I know that this sounds kinda stupid, but what does this do exactly and is it worth while upgrade?
Also, anyone have a pic of where this actually mounts to? I'm just having a hard time getting a visual of where this would go.
**What is the difference between the Manta Ray diff and the TA03 diff? I need to install one in my car for carpet use. I ran last night with 300K silicone in the gear diff, diffing through the corners like a loose slipper clutch. Anyone use the Yeah Racing spool in the m03?
03-07-2010, 08:21 PM
anybody know where i can buy a Toyota MR2 (AW11) shell? been looking for one for the longest time 
03-07-2010, 09:09 PM
If there is any difference, it's academic.
One of these has a wider gear than the other, I never remember which but it makes no difference (perhaps only minimal friction, but as I said above, it's academic).
03-07-2010, 09:20 PM
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Thanks. Was wondering due to the couple dollar difference. Has anyone used a spool instead of the ball diff?
03-07-2010, 09:36 PM
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03-07-2010, 11:21 PM
Just sharing, my M05. ty.
