Originally Posted by BumFacedGoat

i run an m03. almost unbrakeable and really ez to work on. a lot of my buddies run m05's but i reckon they arent very ez to work on.
m04 and m06 are rwd, much harder to drive

Originally Posted by monkeyracing

The M-03 is the easiest car to deal with for your first mini. They are very easy to work on and fun to drive.

I would say the most essential hop ups are better axles, shorter springs and good tires.

Everything else is just shiny.

Originally Posted by sidecarphil1

i have both M03 and M05 , after 1st having problems with the M05 i have worked hard on it and now it is AS quick as the M03s in the club ,

I love it and it is more prodictable then the M03 and more consistant

all though no quicker , i like it more

and as for mantinance i can strip the gearbox and rebuild it as quick as i could with my M03 so there is no time worries there

M05 for those who like to tinker M03 fo those who like to build and drive

Originally Posted by trerc

Buy an m03 Swift, http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMFV9&P=7

Some universals. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMFV9&P=7

TRF shocks w springs. http://cgi.ebay.com/54000-Tamiya-M-Chassis-Aluminum-Damper-Set-4-/200562365603?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&ha sh=item2eb272d4a3

Orion Rocket Lipo. http://cgi.ebay.com/Team-Orion-Rocket-4000mAh-25C-7-4V-LiPo-RC-Battery-TRX-/230586678198?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&ha sh=item35b0097bb6

and some bearings and you will be set with a capable mini.