Tamiya mini cooper
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I was debate putting the Tekin B1 in my mini. currently at RCMart they're only $40. Does anybody have experience using this speed controller.
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
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Ive found that these cars seriously LOVE weight, even in silvercan racing. Mine weighs 1315g, with quite alot of lead on it. Making it balanced helps too
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I was debate putting the Tekin B1 in my mini. currently at RCMart they're only $40. Does anybody have experience using this speed controller.
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
Tech Regular
It's not a 'chassis' as such, it's pretty much a complete car... Ref HERE
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But if you have enough grip that you are traction rolling all the time then weight can help prevent the traction rolling.
Tech Rookie
I did search this thread a little but maybe didn't hit the right terms.
Anyway, anyone ever seen the stock silvercan motor melt part of the front steering knuckle? Something is definitely wearing the plastic off the knuckle but there's nothing even remotely close that could be rubbing so the only theory we have (two different completely stock M05's) is that the motor is getting that hot. They aren't touching, and there's no black plastic on the motor. I can post pics tonight if I can get a clear enough shot. Just wondering if this is a known design flaw.
Stock M05, running on indoor carpet, ambient temp around 77F.
Anyway, anyone ever seen the stock silvercan motor melt part of the front steering knuckle? Something is definitely wearing the plastic off the knuckle but there's nothing even remotely close that could be rubbing so the only theory we have (two different completely stock M05's) is that the motor is getting that hot. They aren't touching, and there's no black plastic on the motor. I can post pics tonight if I can get a clear enough shot. Just wondering if this is a known design flaw.
Stock M05, running on indoor carpet, ambient temp around 77F.
Tech Elite
I did search this thread a little but maybe didn't hit the right terms.
Anyway, anyone ever seen the stock silvercan motor melt part of the front steering knuckle? Something is definitely wearing the plastic off the knuckle but there's nothing even remotely close that could be rubbing so the only theory we have (two different completely stock M05's) is that the motor is getting that hot. They aren't touching, and there's no black plastic on the motor. I can post pics tonight if I can get a clear enough shot. Just wondering if this is a known design flaw.
Stock M05, running on indoor carpet, ambient temp around 77F.
Anyway, anyone ever seen the stock silvercan motor melt part of the front steering knuckle? Something is definitely wearing the plastic off the knuckle but there's nothing even remotely close that could be rubbing so the only theory we have (two different completely stock M05's) is that the motor is getting that hot. They aren't touching, and there's no black plastic on the motor. I can post pics tonight if I can get a clear enough shot. Just wondering if this is a known design flaw.
Stock M05, running on indoor carpet, ambient temp around 77F.
Bling
For those of us that like work on and add "stuff" to our cars, useful or not, what is a good web site for quality add on's, Tamiya or other ?
New M03 owner
Hi,
I am the new owner of my first serious RC. I got a M03 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo and can't wait for it to arrive.
Do you guys have any recommendations for hop-ups which I should install as a beginner, not so much for performance, but initially for reliability?
I am planning on getting the AC6 charger and two 7.2V Tenergy 3800mAh Flat NiMH batteries to start off. Does this seem reasonable?
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob
I am the new owner of my first serious RC. I got a M03 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo and can't wait for it to arrive.
Do you guys have any recommendations for hop-ups which I should install as a beginner, not so much for performance, but initially for reliability?
I am planning on getting the AC6 charger and two 7.2V Tenergy 3800mAh Flat NiMH batteries to start off. Does this seem reasonable?
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob
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I was debate putting the Tekin B1 in my mini. currently at RCMart they're only $40. Does anybody have experience using this speed controller.
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
Tekin's customer service says this product will work in this application, but I'd like the opinion of someone who's attempted this. I question the long term durability of this ESC (Tekin B1) in this application as its primary use is for 380 brushed motors.
PLease let me know your opinion!
Thanks in advance
Tech Champion
iTrader: (48)
Hi,
I am the new owner of my first serious RC. I got a M03 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo and can't wait for it to arrive.
Do you guys have any recommendations for hop-ups which I should install as a beginner, not so much for performance, but initially for reliability?
I am planning on getting the AC6 charger and two 7.2V Tenergy 3800mAh Flat NiMH batteries to start off. Does this seem reasonable?
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob
I am the new owner of my first serious RC. I got a M03 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo and can't wait for it to arrive.
Do you guys have any recommendations for hop-ups which I should install as a beginner, not so much for performance, but initially for reliability?
I am planning on getting the AC6 charger and two 7.2V Tenergy 3800mAh Flat NiMH batteries to start off. Does this seem reasonable?
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob
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Thanks
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Start here:
http://www.rc-mini.net/joomla/index....d=44&Itemid=60
It's very important to get the shock build right.
Tyres are also very important, check around the local track to see what others are using.
After that not really much, untill you break stuff.
If you break any of the knuckles you may want to upgrade to alloy, but only get the genuine tamiya or the new 3racing knuckles (the old 3racing knuckles are not very strong).
Shocks with adjustable collars are handy. 3racing have a new range out which are pretty affordable and i reckon pretty good. With the new shocks get some of the SHORT tamiya on-road springs.
Most people like to run universals, i prefer the tamiya ones but they are more expensive. Some of the other ranges are quite soft.
The rear axle stubs can be quite soft and bend. If you end up upgrading to universals take the axle stubs from the front and use them in the rear. They dont look the same but will fit and are a LOT stronger.
But most of that is a wish list, you should be able to at least get started with the car as is. And if its handling ok get used to running the mini as is then start upgrading as your budget and ego allows!
http://www.rc-mini.net/joomla/index....d=44&Itemid=60
It's very important to get the shock build right.
Tyres are also very important, check around the local track to see what others are using.
After that not really much, untill you break stuff.
If you break any of the knuckles you may want to upgrade to alloy, but only get the genuine tamiya or the new 3racing knuckles (the old 3racing knuckles are not very strong).
Shocks with adjustable collars are handy. 3racing have a new range out which are pretty affordable and i reckon pretty good. With the new shocks get some of the SHORT tamiya on-road springs.
Most people like to run universals, i prefer the tamiya ones but they are more expensive. Some of the other ranges are quite soft.
The rear axle stubs can be quite soft and bend. If you end up upgrading to universals take the axle stubs from the front and use them in the rear. They dont look the same but will fit and are a LOT stronger.
But most of that is a wish list, you should be able to at least get started with the car as is. And if its handling ok get used to running the mini as is then start upgrading as your budget and ego allows!