Tamiya mini cooper
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Just in case, here's one on Ebay. The seller is in Japan. I've purchased items from him and he usually has quick shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-Fiat-Abar...5#ht_500wt_896
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-Fiat-Abar...5#ht_500wt_896
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I got the shell from our local hobby shop.
they have a few more models too. Here's the link
http://www.rctech.net/forum/7790090-post17.html
It's in Singapore. Maybe you can try contacting them if you like any.
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Thanks for the info and link. I really dig that shell, so I think I will contact them to see if I can get one to Europe
Cheers,
Peter
Thanks for the info and link. I really dig that shell, so I think I will contact them to see if I can get one to Europe
Cheers,
Peter
So, a year or so down the line, what's the consensus on parts needed to make an M-05 work right?
I'm looking at getting one for the winter, still quite undecided about which route to take. Either buy a normal M-05 locally, or go crazy with an imported M-05 Pro and a bunch of hop-ups to make the shipping cost and taxes worthwile!
I won't need the kit motor or ESC so the Pro looks tempting, but what to add to the order? Alloy steering? Alloy uprights? UJ driveshafts? TRF shocks?
I'm looking at getting one for the winter, still quite undecided about which route to take. Either buy a normal M-05 locally, or go crazy with an imported M-05 Pro and a bunch of hop-ups to make the shipping cost and taxes worthwile!
I won't need the kit motor or ESC so the Pro looks tempting, but what to add to the order? Alloy steering? Alloy uprights? UJ driveshafts? TRF shocks?
So, a year or so down the line, what's the consensus on parts needed to make an M-05 work right?
I'm looking at getting one for the winter, still quite undecided about which route to take. Either buy a normal M-05 locally, or go crazy with an imported M-05 Pro and a bunch of hop-ups to make the shipping cost and taxes worthwile!
I won't need the kit motor or ESC so the Pro looks tempting, but what to add to the order? Alloy steering? Alloy uprights? UJ driveshafts? TRF shocks?
I'm looking at getting one for the winter, still quite undecided about which route to take. Either buy a normal M-05 locally, or go crazy with an imported M-05 Pro and a bunch of hop-ups to make the shipping cost and taxes worthwile!
I won't need the kit motor or ESC so the Pro looks tempting, but what to add to the order? Alloy steering? Alloy uprights? UJ driveshafts? TRF shocks?
The car drives really well and looks cool
all the rest of my shiney bits are for looks only
That pretty much covers it. I'm not convinced a ball diff is required on this car. Extra shims in the gear diff work pretty well. Also, the CVA Super Mini shocks work well for a fraction of the cost of the TRF shocks. I have alloy uprights but I'm not sure they do much for the performance.
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That pretty much covers it. I'm not convinced a ball diff is required on this car. Extra shims in the gear diff work pretty well. Also, the CVA Super Mini shocks work well for a fraction of the cost of the TRF shocks. I have alloy uprights but I'm not sure they do much for the performance.
i'd recommend from aluminum knuckles - i had them on my M03 and made a point of getting them on my M05, because i bent 2 on the M03 so I didnt want to take a chance
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The Ta03 ball diff works great in these cars. Keeps the traction down. Gear diffs are ok but, they're is significant difference between the two. That, shocks and tires are your tuning options. Everything else just looks good.
Careful with the 3R diff they have a tendency of going south
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If you know how to properly build and tune diffs they all work the same. Driving style is a different story. I just prefer OEM parts.
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P-lo knows how to build his diff and it has in fact been a nightmare. Possibly an unlucky production run with that diff.
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Thats possible.
I was not referring to anyone specific on building diffs.
I was not referring to anyone specific on building diffs.
Just switched over to a M05.... Got the regular kit, added shocks, bearings, shims to the steering rack, the motor mount (for cooling), and the front universals (get rid of some of the slop). Threw on a set of sweep tires and went racing. The car ran great out of the box.
The only other thing I really want to get is front knuckles (tamiya, all others bend). May get a steering rack for the bling factor.
The only other thing I really want to get is front knuckles (tamiya, all others bend). May get a steering rack for the bling factor.
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For those who run Sweep tires. What size are they 55 or 60 and which shure is the best for asphalt? 33's? Also which inserts do you recommend? Thanks. I'm asking because I'm limited to 55's with the Berlina body