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Peter $ 03-18-2010 03:12 AM


Originally Posted by tudor_47 (Post 7152617)
Yes that is correct.

Thanks!

Now I know where to go on my way home from work (LHS) :)

Cheers,
Peter

sidecarphil1 03-18-2010 03:57 AM


Originally Posted by PaPeRo (Post 7152675)
You are using 2.4mm balls correct?

Think so

They were just a loose bagin my spares box that fitted

Bodywerx_rc 03-18-2010 07:33 AM

We have just started a mini class locally, and most of us are buying the M05.
some the PRO kit, some the basic kit

What are the best upgrades for the kits to be durable, and competitive.

We are running the TCS rules.

over gear 03-18-2010 12:12 PM

which lipo do you guys run on the M05?

sidecarphil1 03-18-2010 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc (Post 7153302)
We have just started a mini class locally, and most of us are buying the M05.
some the PRO kit, some the basic kit

What are the best upgrades for the kits to be durable, and competitive.

We are running the TCS rules.

it was a standard M05 mini

till i went to town on it

and now it goes like a train ;) quick reliable and fun to drive

i dont thnk there is much more i can buy for it now ;)

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...8032010104.jpg

Starteur 03-18-2010 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc (Post 7153302)
We have just started a mini class locally, and most of us are buying the M05.
some the PRO kit, some the basic kit

What are the best upgrades for the kits to be durable, and competitive.

We are running the TCS rules.


You have PM..

Bodywerx_rc 03-18-2010 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by Starteur (Post 7154413)
You have PM..

Don't see one.

Starteur 03-19-2010 03:14 AM

It's OK man, I got the infos about your track on a french forum!

thanks anyway,

Best regards

woodys3b 03-19-2010 06:23 PM

I ordered a HPI Datsun 510 body and need to get some wheels/tires so I have a few questions.

1. Are the HPI wheels that come on their cup racers strong? I like the ones that come on the 510. What offset should I get? They come in 0, 3, and 6.

2. I like the way the 60D radials (50683) work on carpet but can't find them in stock anywhere. How do they compare to the 60D super grip radial tire (53254)?

3. Are there any other tires I should consider for carpet racing? We have a rather long straight so the larger diameter tires make a big difference.

Thanks
Andy

JustMe2 03-20-2010 10:12 AM

With all the discussion going on about ball diffs, I thought I would add a little info discovered in building my m05. I recently bought the Tamiya 54194 m05 ball diff, appearantly this is a new part offered by Tamiya. This one is built with aluminum outdrives already dialed to accept, and includes the 416 blades and thrust bearing. I did change the diff screw to the 416($5) one due to the kit T nut being plastic vs. the 416 metal one. The only modification needed was on the screw side of the diff, I had to add a short piece of fuel tubing to keep the dogbone in the outer axle. This setup is really nice, adjustable with the removal of the upper link like any TC and it is still TCS legal.

**I forgot to mention the included Tamiya TUE-104BK esc has low voltage cutoff for lipos.

PaPeRo 03-20-2010 05:27 PM

For those of you planning on using the 3Racing ball diff, there are actually two models and two versions. One model is made of aluminum and the other is made of steel. For both models the new version 2 comes with blade protectors.

Chris Furman 03-20-2010 08:05 PM

for you Tamiya Mini nuts!

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...m-painted.html

rccartips 03-21-2010 01:10 AM

Hi, just sharing. A large Corporation recently held their Employees Day celebration, and one of the featured events was a Tamiya Mini RC race. It was a fun day and exposed the hobby to thousands of people, especially kids throughout the entire day.

Front view of the track... yes those are robots. They did the marshalling ;)

http://www.rccartips.com/tamiya-mini...ck-meralco.jpg

The drivers stand was cramped with spectators. It was fun and a challenge to drive when you have kids squeezing under your legs during the race in order to get a better view of the racing action.

http://www.rccartips.com/big-daddy-meralco.jpg

Writeup, photos and video of the Tamiya mini race.

Hopefully more corporations do this. Thanks for reading. :)

danjoy25 03-21-2010 01:45 AM


Originally Posted by sidecarphil1 (Post 7154377)
i dont thnk there is much more i can buy for it now ;)

Here's some pics of whats mostly available.:D
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/t...0/DSCF1671.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/t...0/DSCF1674.jpg

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/t...0/DSCF1675.jpg

TenzoR 03-21-2010 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by JustMe2 (Post 7162135)
**I forgot to mention the included Tamiya TUE-104BK esc has low voltage cutoff for lipos.

the manual does not mention lipo cutoff but LiFE cutoff ...


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