507LikesTamiya M-07 Concept
03-27-2019, 07:46 PM
#812
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03-29-2019, 11:19 PM
#813
03-30-2019, 03:30 PM
#814
I think it depends a lot on which tires are being used.
My local has changed the control tire from shimizu 60d slicks to express 55d .
i tried it with the shimizu 60d and sweep 55 and it was terrible for me. After running the new control tire for several weeks now I changed chassis back to the high traction with the new express tires which are a lot less aggressive and responsive then previous tires and times showed that it was marginally faster than stock and with the new tires compared to previous weeks. it lost all the odd handling characteristics that it had previously,
next week I will be trying the re inforced arms to go with the chassis
My local has changed the control tire from shimizu 60d slicks to express 55d .
i tried it with the shimizu 60d and sweep 55 and it was terrible for me. After running the new control tire for several weeks now I changed chassis back to the high traction with the new express tires which are a lot less aggressive and responsive then previous tires and times showed that it was marginally faster than stock and with the new tires compared to previous weeks. it lost all the odd handling characteristics that it had previously,
next week I will be trying the re inforced arms to go with the chassis
04-01-2019, 04:38 PM
#815
Hype this thread up a bit with the new M08 coming and all 
I had bought / build a M07 months ago but never got around to taking it to the track. I'm always obsessed with Touring car / class racing, no one races mini's around here so my Mini's are for good fun.I Built the car with some hop ups and spare electronics I had. 100k Diff fluid and stole my M05 V II shocks for now and slapped them on the M07. Set the droop and ride height and from the first pack it was ripping Really good! 3 packs in and it was as fast as the fastest VTA cars and very consistent to drive. (Same speed down the straight). My M05 had a spool which was faster but harder to drive. I'm going to put a spool in this M07 as well I know it's going to rip really hard coming out of the corner cannot wait. I have the sway bars to put on still and will be adding alum suspension holders for that added touch. I feel great potential from this car versus my decked out M05 V II R (Which I got to work really good as well on black carpet). More to come but here's some pics for now
Specs
-M07 Kit
-TRF Big bore Mini shocks
-Alum 5mm Ball cups
-Alum Ta06 diff out drives
-Tam Alum idler shafts
-Tam Alum Steering buckle
-Tam alum servo savor
-Tam F/R Carbon Shock towers
Reventon Pro Esc, Orca Blitreme 21.5 (Stock gearing), Orca 6300 Batt, Sweep 30 tires and Miata lid to finish it off. I Race on Crc Black carpet and it's high grip.
I had bought / build a M07 months ago but never got around to taking it to the track. I'm always obsessed with Touring car / class racing, no one races mini's around here so my Mini's are for good fun.I Built the car with some hop ups and spare electronics I had. 100k Diff fluid and stole my M05 V II shocks for now and slapped them on the M07. Set the droop and ride height and from the first pack it was ripping Really good! 3 packs in and it was as fast as the fastest VTA cars and very consistent to drive. (Same speed down the straight). My M05 had a spool which was faster but harder to drive. I'm going to put a spool in this M07 as well I know it's going to rip really hard coming out of the corner cannot wait. I have the sway bars to put on still and will be adding alum suspension holders for that added touch. I feel great potential from this car versus my decked out M05 V II R (Which I got to work really good as well on black carpet). More to come but here's some pics for now
Specs
-M07 Kit
-TRF Big bore Mini shocks
-Alum 5mm Ball cups
-Alum Ta06 diff out drives
-Tam Alum idler shafts
-Tam Alum Steering buckle
-Tam alum servo savor
-Tam F/R Carbon Shock towers
Reventon Pro Esc, Orca Blitreme 21.5 (Stock gearing), Orca 6300 Batt, Sweep 30 tires and Miata lid to finish it off. I Race on Crc Black carpet and it's high grip.
04-03-2019, 08:54 AM
#816
Ran my M07 this past weekend, I had brought the mini back to the stock settings w the exception of the diff oil, iam running 50k (as opposed to 100k like kit recommends). Raced on less than perfect asphalt, my M07 ran flawlessly, it's really dialed in perfectly. I ran s-grips all around and glued inside front tires to make them a bit more rigid. All other settings were stock, including 20t pinion, etc. Took 1st in all 3 heats. Car wasnt necessarily faster than anyone else's, but because it handled so well I was able to drive perfectly consistent lines.
The stock setup works well, -wish I didnt second guess the instructions when I first built it last year (I had put 500k oil in diff and used most of my M05 settings).
The stock setup works well, -wish I didnt second guess the instructions when I first built it last year (I had put 500k oil in diff and used most of my M05 settings).
04-04-2019, 06:44 PM
#817
Been trying to tinker with the droop settings on my M07 and I don't get how to properly adjust the screws while measuring. What's the best way to set screws on the bottom of the car? It's the only car I have that has the screws on the bottom.
Last edited by Rayquaza; 04-04-2019 at 07:12 PM.
04-05-2019, 02:23 AM
#820
04-05-2019, 03:29 AM
#821
If you don't have a set of calipers... well they're really good to have.
04-05-2019, 05:51 AM
#822
I put mine on droop blocks on the flat part of the chassis. I can use a droop gauge pretty decent to get a good reference. Make sure you measure shock shafts first like Giga said. I run 2mm droop front and 1mm rear. Going less then that starts messing with the suspension too much. You can also measure from the ground up to the axle pin height with a set of calipers and get the reference that way for droop
04-05-2019, 09:16 AM
#823
DaSilva,
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).
04-05-2019, 09:23 AM
#824
DaSilva,
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).
1305g for me, long pack, S-grips, TCS 'legal'. lol
04-05-2019, 09:24 AM
#825
DaSilva,
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).
-how much does your car weigh (w/ body and ready to run)?
I notice your running a long pack ...hence why I ask.
FYI,
I run a shorty pack then put about 30grams of weight under and behind the motor (there is a small space between the back of the motor and the battery compartment). I am at 1301 (weight limit being minimum 1300).