3LikesTamiya M05 Pro
05-12-2009, 05:55 PM
#111
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05-12-2009, 11:35 PM
#112
So, how about a little analysis? Sure it's premature, but we're all a little obsessive here, aren't we?
A:Looks like the steering knuckles might rise a little higher to meet the new style steering linkage.
B: Does it look like there's room in there for the same gears we use now? Hard to tell.
C: Why the raised rails here? Nothing really attaches to them, except for the transponder on the left side. Strength? Protection for the servo and electronics?
D: It appears they've changed the way the body posts mount. Hopefully they're sticking with some standard that already exists.
E: I'd really like a better look at the upper and lower control arms, both front and rear.
F: As mentioned in an earlier post, we'll probably be able to use current battery mounts. Let the lipos run free!!!
As for other stuff...I'm still not sure if I like the steering setup. Yes the old system was twitchy, but this introduces a lot more failure points and areas where slop might occur. I absolutely love that they've finally provided a proper place to mount electronics. It does make one wonder why they didn't go with a tub chassis, though. It would have been easier to incorporate, and likely stronger.
I also like the low profile body potential offered by this design. Sure, we all like those cute little fat bodied mini cars, but a teeny Ford GT would make me even happier.
Just my two cents.
Jim
A:Looks like the steering knuckles might rise a little higher to meet the new style steering linkage.
B: Does it look like there's room in there for the same gears we use now? Hard to tell.
C: Why the raised rails here? Nothing really attaches to them, except for the transponder on the left side. Strength? Protection for the servo and electronics?
D: It appears they've changed the way the body posts mount. Hopefully they're sticking with some standard that already exists.
E: I'd really like a better look at the upper and lower control arms, both front and rear.
F: As mentioned in an earlier post, we'll probably be able to use current battery mounts. Let the lipos run free!!!
As for other stuff...I'm still not sure if I like the steering setup. Yes the old system was twitchy, but this introduces a lot more failure points and areas where slop might occur. I absolutely love that they've finally provided a proper place to mount electronics. It does make one wonder why they didn't go with a tub chassis, though. It would have been easier to incorporate, and likely stronger.
I also like the low profile body potential offered by this design. Sure, we all like those cute little fat bodied mini cars, but a teeny Ford GT would make me even happier.
Just my two cents.
Jim
Last edited by monkeyracing; 08-11-2011 at 12:29 AM.
05-13-2009, 12:46 AM
#113
But the casing looks a little lower..so it looks like there's some different size gears...we dunno tho..
NOTE: new people in the hobby jump in using nimh, cad cells so I'm sure tamiya made this newbie friendly and old timer friendly as well.
It would have been cool if Tamiya would have made this new chassis look like the old HPI Pro3 chassis... simple, stronge, good looking..but that's my honest opinion..
05-13-2009, 10:13 AM
#114
At least this model will address the M-03's problem of having to little weight in the rear.. it'll be distributed much more evenly front to back..
To keep things equal across all the models, they'd have to keep the same gears and ratios, as well as relative shape.. you can't change the geometry too much, 'cause that's what makes the Mini's so cool and fun!
I have a feeling the M and L extensions will just attach right between the servo and the rear bulkhead.. there's nowhere else to plausibly separate it, otherwise you'd have to buy different length steering rods.
Wow, those steering rods at the front are short! What will that do to the ackerman, since they're all sliding equally along one steering brace now?
To keep things equal across all the models, they'd have to keep the same gears and ratios, as well as relative shape.. you can't change the geometry too much, 'cause that's what makes the Mini's so cool and fun!
I have a feeling the M and L extensions will just attach right between the servo and the rear bulkhead.. there's nowhere else to plausibly separate it, otherwise you'd have to buy different length steering rods.
Wow, those steering rods at the front are short! What will that do to the ackerman, since they're all sliding equally along one steering brace now?
05-13-2009, 07:12 PM
#115
The ackerman looks pretty basic like all there other models...where do you see a problem?
05-14-2009, 08:55 AM
#118
Yeah front bumber would've been a huge upgrade but can't complain.. There's always ways to make one or for them to hear us and make one!
It looks VERY much like the M1....Updated M1 to me...all the other pics makes the car look 100% different but thid veiw looks a little fishy.... still going to buy some and peep it out
Who's buying one...or two?
P.S. Thanks for the morning pic B.D.C.
if you can get more pics it new info please post
05-14-2009, 10:57 AM
#120
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Huh. Looks to me like the chassis may be unitized from the front all the way to the rear arm mounts/shock tower area. If so, gearbox maintenance could be very complex. Anybody able to give us a shot of the bottom?
