Originally Posted by
reenmachine
I recently remembered how much fun I used to have racing minis as I've been off racing touring cars for a couple of years. I dusted off my old M03 and took it to the track, but it's so used up and beat to be nearly undriveable.
I was planning on picking up an M05 and can't decide if I should get the PRO.
I already have TRF shocks from my M03.
Are most of the hop-ups on the PRO just bling or are they really worth it? It doesn't come with a ball diff and CVDs or anything, does it?
Would I be better off just getting a regular M05 kit, slapping on my TRF shocks and a set of ball bearings, and calling it good?
I really like the Honda S800 Racing...
Pete, the Pro and the regular kit work out to be nearly the same $$$$, but the regular kit may end up saving you a little. The front uprights and the steering linkage are weak tho and need to be upgraded to the aluminum bits. This true for the PRO also. If you're not doing the TCS Series, the 3 Racing steering stuff is pretty good and is less than $20. You can get that from HKS Hobbies here in Calif. Frankly, if I build up a backup car, it will start life as a regular kit.
I'm not convinced that the M05 ball diff is an upgrade and would rob your M03and use the ball diff from that.