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Forum: Electric On-Road
03-21-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

So softer, grippier rear tires (25's) along with...

So softer, grippier rear tires (25's) along with blue springs in the rear, seems to have cured my massive grip roll problem. It now goes round corners like it's on rails.

I also fitted a rear...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-16-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

I was advised to trim it off by a few of the...

I was advised to trim it off by a few of the members on this site as I had asked the same question in regards to my m05. Yes, the manual says nothing about trimming the tab off, but it doesn't allow...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-15-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Calvin Thanks for pointers, the tires will...

Calvin

Thanks for pointers, the tires will be the first change for sure. In regard to the wider hexes, are these tamiya parts for m or generic parts?

I have read that some prefer stiffer...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-14-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Looks like that a flippant and obviously...

Looks like that a flippant and obviously misguided comment by ME in regards to scale speed causes such a knee jerk reaction within the ranks. Sorry to open the "can of worms"
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-13-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

It is amazing how strong and resiliant these...

It is amazing how strong and resiliant these little cars are especially as it would be like us driving a real car into a solid wall at 200mph. That plastic chassis must flex more than we think!
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-13-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thanks, I can't take credit for the shot. It was...

Thanks, I can't take credit for the shot. It was my gopro set to time lapse as I was trying to get a shot of the car just before and during mid flip.

I was trying to feather the throttle and keep...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-13-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Cheers. They are from sweep racing. Pretty tough,...

Cheers. They are from sweep racing. Pretty tough, albeit a little flexible.
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-13-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Hopefully with a few of these changes, the car...

Hopefully with a few of these changes, the car could go round a corner.
I've raised the front ride height slightly and lowered the rear a lot. The front end has more toe out and the springs have...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-13-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Took the vII for a shakedown at Floyd Bennett...

Took the vII for a shakedown at Floyd Bennett Field track today and it was like watching a tumbling circus.
Spent more time sliding on its roof than going round a corner.

Back to the drawing...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-10-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

RC 5mm Ball Connector: 57714 - Long. Part #9805825

RC 5mm Ball Connector: 57714 - Long. Part #9805825
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-10-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Spent most of the day building a mini for my six...

Spent most of the day building a mini for my six year old son from all the spare parts I had laying around. Its amazing how many spares you can accumulate.
Apart from the hop-up steering, motor...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-06-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thanks to all (monkeyracing, sakadachi,...

Thanks to all (monkeyracing, sakadachi, marcos_graveyar and eR1c) for the help
This forum is a great source on non-eliteist tech help. Cheers.

Fyi. tried the easy-out tool...... not very easy. ...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-05-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

So after spending a day switching over to the...

So after spending a day switching over to the M-05 V.II Chassis. I have hit several stumbling blocks.

I can only hope it's my rushed build and setup and that I am missing something glaringly...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-27-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

I'm based in the U.S, and I use both StellaModels...

I'm based in the U.S, and I use both StellaModels and RCMart which are based in HK, and they are awesome! Quick and cheap.
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-25-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Back to the drawing board

After realizing that the body shell would have to be carried separately, a rethink was needed as well as new foam for the case

This time it was also sprayed with 2 cans of black Plastidip to keep...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-24-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thanks. It's the pre-cut cubed foam you pull...

Thanks. It's the pre-cut cubed foam you pull out. I've read somewhere that if you spray it with black plastidip, that should hold everything together.

I have just found the flaw in my...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-24-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Adapted an old camera case for mini transport.

We spend enough cash on this stuff, so might as well protect it in transit.
I tried a dedicated carry case, but I'll be honest, it was naff.

I converted my old Pelican camera case to carry the...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-15-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

3Racing Gear diff

So after fitting the Tamiya ball diff for my m-05 and not really liking the way the car felt skittish and especially the way it pulled to the left. I tried getting the thing as tight as possible and...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-04-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Fully Shimmed

It's amazing how many shims it takes to reduce the slop within the m-05!
But it is now finished, and all that's left to do is wait for the snow to melt and then fine tune the ball diff which I think...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-09-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thanks for the tip. Is there a particular...

Thanks for the tip. Is there a particular CA/superglue that you recommend, that doesn't go brittle and or destroy the rubber etc?
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-09-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thanks Mike. I'm glad a brick and morter store...

Thanks Mike. I'm glad a brick and morter store like Brownies still exists
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-08-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

It was ridiculous, but fun. This was my first day...

It was ridiculous, but fun. This was my first day driving after a 25 year hiatus.

The track is on park property, so I can only assume free to use. Though someone really takes good care of it and...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-08-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Thank you, ordering now! I was looking at some...

Thank you, ordering now! I was looking at some spice wheels.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-08-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Strongest wheels for racing?

After running two packs at the Floyd Bennett Field track on the coldest day this year (-6) I slammed into the boards and managed to shatter both front Tamiya re-inforced wheels.

I am sure the cold...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-31-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,950,887
Posted By Neils74

Smile M-05 Mini Monte Carlo

My new M-05 Mini Monte Carlo replica
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