Originally Posted by
Profoxcg
At my local track people are racing the ABC cars. I however would like to get a tamiya M05 since the class is mini-FF. However I have heard that the M03's gearing cannot match the gearing of the Grid mini's unless I buy aftermarket gears?
is this true and can someone please point me in the right direction to do more research?
Thanks
Tamiya mini cars have fixed gearing. The only thing you can change is the pinion, but even that only allows about three ratios be achieved. and yes, you can not match the ABC cars on that alone.
Aftermarket gears that allow different ratios are available, but not TCS legal.
If you are allowed whatever car and want a FF at any cost, try to get an old Kyosho FF Peugeot 205 or Honda CRX. These are the best mini FF chassis I have ever seen. They are basically a FF pan car with amazing front end grip and brilliant handling. Needless to say, they are as easy to find as hens' teeth and completely TCS illegal. Your club might allow you to run one before they find out you're going to absolutely stomp everything else.