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Forum: Electric On-Road
05-25-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Since it looks like any type of body will fit on...

Since it looks like any type of body will fit on the M05... here are some bodies that I wish were made for it.

Anybody else here got any ideas for bodies?:confused:

Celica Liftback:...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-25-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Just got done ordering a buttload of bearings,...

Just got done ordering a buttload of bearings, some flourescent yellow & orange wheels, Sport Tuned Black Can, and my radio gear....:tire:

...I am now patiently sitting here like a good boy and...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-24-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Exactly! My HPI Pro4, with its pink aluminum...

Exactly!

My HPI Pro4, with its pink aluminum and carbon fiber, is usually sitting on the shelf gathering dust while I play around with my M03.:lol:
In fact, my Pro4's electronics are going...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-23-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

I'm still wondering why Tamiya chose to use the...

I'm still wondering why Tamiya chose to use the Mini Cooper body for the new M05... you'd think they'd want to showcase that the new M chassis can fit all kinds of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-23-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

I think the Tamiya only beats the HPI when it...

I think the Tamiya only beats the HPI when it comes to the "most bang for your buck". :nod:

:tire:I'd like to see how the Cup Racer stacks up against the ABC Genetic.:tire:
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-21-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Ewwwww....:weird: ...

Ewwwww....:weird:
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/rcmini/nEWmINI.jpg



I wish they would go more retro on the design... back to the quirky original....
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-21-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,391
Views: 922,827
Posted By ScionBox

My point is that you should NOT have to spend...

My point is that you should NOT have to spend nearly $200 on a kit and then have to correct the manufacturer's shortcomings in it.

I am just making an observation that a Tamiya M chassis (that...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-19-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

After reading this thread... ...

After reading this thread...
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/273021-new-hpi-cup-racer.html

...and judging by the numerous posts in that thread of people having to...

shim this, cut...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-19-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3,391
Views: 922,827
Posted By ScionBox

Thanks for convincing me to buy the new Tamiya...

Thanks for convincing me to buy the new Tamiya M05 chassis when it comes out.

Judging by the numerous posts in this thread of people having to...

shim this, cut that, droop this, change that...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-14-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 143,380
Posted By ScionBox

You'd think they would at least change the decal...

You'd think they would at least change the decal set that comes with the M05 Cooper kit... Tamiya must really like the number 32.:lol:
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-19-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

I am actually glad it is not that...

I am actually glad it is not that revolutionary.... IMO the ONLY thing wrong with the current M03 is the silly servo mounting position... so why change the whole chassis that much? I plan on buying...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-24-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By ScionBox

$209 is still too much... even after some...

$209 is still too much... even after some creative use of Tower coupon codes.
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-23-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By ScionBox

Thumbs down $289.99??? I Sure Hope Not!

This seems like blatant price-gouging for this kit. I sure hope the price goes down as we get closer to the release date.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWWR8&P=0

This seems...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-03-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Hey everybody... I was thinking about trying...

Hey everybody...

I was thinking about trying out other sealed endbell motors besides Tamiya's Black Can Sport-Tuned.... just to see what happens.

Has anybody on here tried any of the motors...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-28-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

:nod: Oh boy... I will have to pick up a Mini...

:nod: Oh boy... I will have to pick up a Mini PickUp.:nod:
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-26-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

I have decided on the Novak XBR 13.5 motor/ESC...

I have decided on the Novak XBR 13.5 motor/ESC system. I've read a lot of good things about them after doing a little research on the web tonight.:smile:
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-26-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Excellent write-up on the Speed Passion!:nod: ...

Excellent write-up on the Speed Passion!:nod:

I have made up my mind and will jump into brushless with the Mini. The variance in RPMs from one black can to another is irritating.:rolleyes:
...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-26-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Okay everybody... I am a Mini veteran, but a...

Okay everybody...

I am a Mini veteran, but a brushless newbie.

Does anybody here run brushless in their Mini?
I was thinking of buying this Novak system:
...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-25-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,406
Posted By ScionBox

If my girlfriend decides to spend $400 on a silly...

If my girlfriend decides to spend $400 on a silly brand-name designer purse... there is no reason I shouldn't be able to spend the same amount of money on RC.:nod:

'nuff said.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-25-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,200
Posted By ScionBox

Questions?? How Will a Bad Economy Impact the RC Business???

Hey everybody....

Will all this talk of oil staying around $100 a barrel, world markets going up & down and a looming recession in the U.S.... how do you think this will impact the RC business?
...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-24-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

Lookin' good with the blue bling!:nod: Can't...

Lookin' good with the blue bling!:nod:

Can't wait to see the paintjob.... I need to steal some ideas to use on a spare body I have laying around.:lol:

I have "painter's block" right now and...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-23-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

By the way... In case you guys are looking...

By the way...

In case you guys are looking for some cheap numbers..... the "08" numbers I used on the "White Rat" are one inch vinyl stick-on numbers from Office Depot. The sheet runs about $4...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-23-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

:nod:You can copy the paint scheme.... not a...

:nod:You can copy the paint scheme.... not a problem.

The switch mount came in the Suzuki kit I bought. It also comes with the gray chassis that Tamiya sells as a spare. I had no idea what it...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-23-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

MINI FIRE UPDATE: CONCLUSION As some of you...

MINI FIRE UPDATE: CONCLUSION

As some of you may recall on page 199 of this thread, my Mini met an untimely death due to fire.:cry::p

Well, thanks to a new Swift kit & new radio gear I am back...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-21-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,954,945
Posted By ScionBox

:eek::nod::eek:Wow!:eek::nod::eek: My hand...

:eek::nod::eek:Wow!:eek::nod::eek:

My hand is up!!!

Since my Mini decided to catch on fire over the weekend, this lil' truck seems like it would be the perfect replacement!:D

Let's have some...
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