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thejo3

09-11-2010 08:37 AM

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I've read alot about hop up parts for the M-05 but I can't find a good turnbuckle that would be able to replace the screw B12 attached to the Steering Link (step 10)

Any one have an idea or experimented something good for this?

I was suggested the TRF #42116 turnbuckle but getting some info about it resulted that they are 2mm shorter and they are used on TAs, TBs, and 415 sway bars...

Are they any good for M-05 ?
Other suggestion ?

One lat note, they must be TCS legal, so no 3racing stuff please

gashuffer

09-11-2010 01:29 PM

Tamiya makes an adjustable turnbuckle kit for the M05, I forgot the part number though, but it's only for the rear camber and steering "toe" linkage. The front camber link stays fixed.

andrew-01

09-11-2010 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gashuffer (Post 7927143)

Tamiya makes an adjustable turnbuckle kit for the M05, I forgot the part number though, but it's only for the rear camber and steering "toe" linkage. The front camber link stays fixed.

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http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...id=786&id=9458

thejo3

09-11-2010 03:05 PM

It's the same type of screw.

No way to adjust in one quick turnbuckle wrenching. :(

k_bojar

09-11-2010 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thejo3 (Post 7927338)

It's the same type of screw.

No way to adjust in one quick turnbuckle wrenching. :(

i can't think of any turnbuckle that would work for this...the gap between the ballends are around 1mm or less - depending on the camber you're running, and I can't think of anything that would have that narrow of an adjuster

rccartips

09-13-2010 03:39 AM

Hi, just sharing. FF03 vs M05. Tamiya Racing Factory driver vs. 9 year old girl.

+ YouTube Video

Thanks for looking.

Scooter79rs

09-13-2010 05:03 AM

This arrived today :sneaky:
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/P9133687.jpg
A chrome M03 chassis, I now want to get a brand new M03 kit and build it up as a shelf queen.

Skitee

09-13-2010 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter79rs (Post 7933219)

This arrived today :sneaky:
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/P9133687.jpg
A chrome M03 chassis, I now want to get a brand new M03 kit and build it up as a shelf queen.

These look super cool when they're built, with my Silver M-03R I used the matte silver Fiat 500 rims to keep with the silver theme.

Scooter79rs

09-13-2010 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Skitee (Post 7933287)

These look super cool when they're built, with my Silver M-03R I used the matte silver Fiat 500 rims to keep with the silver theme.

It does look very cool just in bits, I won't be using just a nice looking shelf queen.

Skitee

09-13-2010 05:52 AM

Mine hasn't done any running either, just looking pretty on the shelf.

TenzoR

09-13-2010 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter79rs (Post 7933349)

It does look very cool just in bits, I won't be using just a nice looking shelf queen.

The chrome parts are weaker than the std black parts from experience.

tony gray

09-13-2010 02:27 PM

Gee, I wonder who got those chrome M03 chassis done?.....

I think I might know the bloke actually..... ;)

Skitee

09-14-2010 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tony gray (Post 7935205)

Gee, I wonder who got those chrome M03 chassis done?.....

I think I might know the bloke actually..... ;)

I think I know who you're talking about too :nod: he comes on here and seams to have some knowledge on minis :D

If you don't actually know him then nobody does and you're due for your mental evaluation :D