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tudor_47 06-30-2010 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by M03Racer (Post 7609777)
If the front spring set up is too stiff you will always spin out because the front of the car is a little heavier then the rear and it starts to bounce and you can lose traction. Now if you use a softer spring in the front the car will actually absorb the bumps better just like in a real car and will have enough traction not to spin out. I use red springs in the front and blue in the back and this does the job for me. Also try a faster motor then your stock motor to break in the gears I'd say use the Tamiya sport tuned motor 27T or the Tamiya lightly tune motor 28T. Both motors a better then the stock silver can motor that the car comes with, the Sport tuned motor has a good steady band of speed and the Lightly tuned motor has better top end speed. Run the car thru at least three battery charges and make sure your motor pinion is on tight otherwise you will strip some gears I always check to make sure I tighten the pinion right before I put the motor in. I use a little cement on the screw to make sure it does not move. I hope this helps you out a bit.

Thanks for good advice!
I am now running the Tamiya 'Super stock motor TZ' (23Turn tamiya-nr: 53696)
So it should be enough to break in the gears... :) I will recheck the pinion and use some loctite on it to secure it.

I will get the options springs for the 3racing dampers and test softer springs infront, as my car has started to bounce lately, since the front wheels became slicks...

Again Thanks!
/Johnny

nikkiesteban 07-01-2010 03:35 AM

anybody tried the Datsun 280ZX? how's the handling?

Bodywerx_rc 07-01-2010 06:06 AM


Originally Posted by nikkiesteban (Post 7613892)
anybody tried the Datsun 280ZX? how's the handling?

not too bad, but you have to run the 55d tires.

nikkiesteban 07-01-2010 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc (Post 7614267)
not too bad, but you have to run the 55d tires.

i see. Why do I need to run the 55d? how about the 60d?

Bodywerx_rc 07-01-2010 08:05 AM


Originally Posted by nikkiesteban (Post 7614582)
i see. Why do I need to run the 55d? how about the 60d?

The tires do not fit the wheel arches, you would have to make them larger.

Tabushi 07-01-2010 12:40 PM

Hi guys,

Just small question ... for you who are racing brushed motors on Lipo's on yours M03's and M05's, did you noted a HUGE change in motor wear when went from NiMH to LIPO ?, i mean, was like killing motors just because of the Lipo ?, i need really in depth information about this ...

thanks a lot,

Pat

shortbus 07-01-2010 01:26 PM

mini coop bodies
 
I recently purchased a tamiya rtr m03 mini-cooper set. I noticed that my body seems to sit pretty high compared to others that I've seen run. Are there huge differences in companys and models currently out there? What does everyone recommend for a replacement if I wanted to stick with the old school cooper body?

Thanks !!

Jeff

kwkride 07-01-2010 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by Tabushi (Post 7615768)
Hi guys,

Just small question ... for you who are racing brushed motors on Lipo's on yours M03's and M05's, did you noted a HUGE change in motor wear when went from NiMH to LIPO ?, i mean, was like killing motors just because of the Lipo ?, i need really in depth information about this ...

thanks a lot,

Pat

I had no problems with running lipo packs and my silver can motor.

higbo 07-01-2010 02:19 PM

In CHASIS M05 enters the lipo Oriom rocket packs?

Skitee 07-01-2010 02:30 PM

Yes the Orion rocket packs do fit the M-03 / M-04 / M-05

gashuffer 07-01-2010 02:35 PM

Aren't those rocket packs discontinued?

Skitee 07-01-2010 02:43 PM

Nope it's a new line released in the last few months

http://www.teamorion.com/Products/IBS+LiPo+Rocket+Packs

http://www.teamorion.com/Products/LiPo+Rocket+Packs

http://www.teamorion.com/Products/LiFe+Rocket+Packs

higbo 07-01-2010 02:47 PM

Rocket 4000 is ok?

Skitee 07-01-2010 02:52 PM

Yes the 4000 fits

gashuffer 07-01-2010 02:53 PM

Thats weird tower had them listed as discontinued a while back.


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