I dig it! I have 2?'s Are those all Tamiya parts, and what front bumper is that?

Jay

Thanks!

Mostly Tamiya's..

Some are 3Racing - BUMPER, batt holder, M3 countersunk washers and 6mm wheel hubs.
Yeah Racing - motor plate and bearings.
Tech Racing - front and rear suspension arms and front upper links.

After I'm done with it, I'm gonna get another one for racing..

Sweet thanks for the details. I'm going to see if my local club will let us run the bumper... My Mini body is trashed already!

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know we are racing Mini's based off of TCS rules here in New Mexico! Come and check us out! http://www.rcriot.com/

The class is just starting out, right now we've got about 8 people with Mini's, but with the holidays upon us it's hard to get everyone to the track at the same time! It's only a matter of time before this class explode!

If your into a friendly atmosphere, and some awesome racing come on out!

Jay

I was going to get one of those bumpers to try, but they are not legal for racing in australia and one of the guys told me they snap easily and to get some foam and cable tie it to the front.

Not sure which bumpers are good or not....

I thought they were legal for 2010?

Martin,

I've been using the 3 racing bumper on my M05 all year and at all the club challenge rounds. On the bottom two mounting screws put one or two washers between the chassis and the bumper. Angles the bumper slightly upwards and less likely to drag or catch. A tip from Fish and seems to work.

Hmm, might be legal at Club Challenge, but very definitely NOT legal under the 'normal' Australian Mini rules. Marty is correct.

I want to get a hobbywing esc for my m05. what amp rating esc are you fellas running. thanks

35A

did anyone else have trouble fitting the king-in like screw into the steering set?
I'm stuck there..
It's a normal M05 kit

Anything helps thanks.

Zac I posted a reply on RC Riot's site

Jay

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If it's anything like my kit, the plastic steering crank will need the hole opening out a little at the tight spot. I used a few spins of a body reamer.

Zac I know you want it finished, but if your running into problems just bring it by tuesday and we'll get you squared away.

Jay