Alvin

Going to get a FUN car to drive around the track in bad conditions. I'm looking at 3 classes - Tamiya's M chassis, F10X or a 1/10 scale Pan Car (no races in singapore, afaik).

Could anyone tell me what kind of body shells can fit on a M-04 chassis? Can regular Mini style shells fit? On google I noticed some regulations "allow" the M-04L chassis to be shortened. What does this mean?

I prefer something RWD.

Thanks!

~Alvin

coolrcdad

If you go by TCS rules, then only two current Tamiya bodies fit the M04L, the Z3 and the Honda S-2000. You can shorten the M04 chassis by removing an included chassis spacer. The only Tamiya body that will fit is the Miata and it is no longer being produced, I believe.

Otherwise, measure the wheelbse length and check HPI's mini bodies to see if they fit. I think the Honda Civic mini shell will fit.

We run an M03 and the only non-Tamiya body we use is an HPI Concept I VW Beetle. It's a nice one and more aero than the boxy Mini Cooper.

BTW, everyone I know who owns an M04 says they are difficult to set up for racing. Tire combos are critical.

Alvin

thanks man! Not too concerned about tcs since afaik there is no such race class in singapore.

Do you happen to have a M04 picture? Does it use independant suspension or the single horizontal shock? I am thinking since it's newer i should be able to get better parts support for it.

TFR

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if you want a "FUN" car to drive, why not think about the HPI micro...

I have one right and its great....can't get my radio off my hand..

marvi

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the mo4 has independent suspension with 4 shocks. the stock kit has friction shocks but most oil-filled shocks will fit. i think the main chassis layout is similar to the FF02 series, but the FF02 is longer and wider.

marvi

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plus, the FF02 has the motor in front (FWD) while the MO4 (BMW body) is rear motor and rear wheel drive

Alvin

Thanks dudes! Now going to do some research on Pan cars and F1s.

TFR: Love too, but it's too small to run on the track I play at

Marvi: Thanks! The 04 chassis looks good, if I get it I'll have 2 "04" chassis! A M and TA