Tamiya M-07 Concept
#841
Tech Champion
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Hi,
Anyone else have trouble fitting the 3racing DCJs to standard m07 steering knuckle? They seem to come up a bit short and don't allow the wheel hex pin to slide through. I've checked that the bearings are pushed in fully, and don't have the same issue when replacing with the kit stock drive shaft.
I'm starting to wonder if they only work with the 3racing aluminium knuckle.
Anyone else have trouble fitting the 3racing DCJs to standard m07 steering knuckle? They seem to come up a bit short and don't allow the wheel hex pin to slide through. I've checked that the bearings are pushed in fully, and don't have the same issue when replacing with the kit stock drive shaft.
I'm starting to wonder if they only work with the 3racing aluminium knuckle.
#842
Tech Rookie
Ah, thanks... That would certainly solve the issue. It seems that in some cases the drive shaft is supplied with 2 bearings, unfortunately i bought mine from speedrc and no narrower bearings are supplied. (I can't post any links yet)
I'll contact speedrc to see if they have any narrower bearings available.
I'll contact speedrc to see if they have any narrower bearings available.
#843
#845
#846
If SSBB are not mounted lower on the upper end, by using a special damper mounting plate / bridge, the shorter body cannot bring a benefit regarding cog. Hope you made a special plate for M07. Tamiya seems not interested to use the Touring car SSBB dampers on their M-chassis line. I think it´s o.k., so my old sets are still usable and not outdated. But I agree with Joel, measurable benefits on the laptime would be hard to proove...
#847
Is there Setup Station for M-chassis or a Upside measure plate that is compatible with my current Hudy Setup Station.
Looking forward to the help.
Looking forward to the help.
#848
Tech Master
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Nobody is making any special plates for Tamiya M-chassis cars (nor is there any need). COG difference on a front wheel drive plastic flex toy car is not even worth talking about (in terms of shock position). These fun racers are not Xrays or Awesomatix cars. personally, I only run minis at TCS events where no modifications, like altered shock positions, are allowed. running the shocks upside down like rctips at least moves some of the shock weight lower to the ground (and keeps the piston out of any air at the top) without breaking the rules. So, within the rules, only in my opinion, no marginal lap time improvement using the SSBB shocks.
#849
Tech Champion
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Nobody is making any special plates for Tamiya M-chassis cars (nor is there any need). COG difference on a front wheel drive plastic flex toy car is not even worth talking about (in terms of shock position). These fun racers are not Xrays or Awesomatix cars. personally, I only run minis at TCS events where no modifications, like altered shock positions, are allowed. running the shocks upside down like rctips at least moves some of the shock weight lower to the ground (and keeps the piston out of any air at the top) without breaking the rules. So, within the rules, only in my opinion, no marginal lap time improvement using the SSBB shocks.
#852
Tech Apprentice
I recently got the M-07 and the car is very unbalanced to the driver side/right. I’m thinking of using shorty packs with some type of adapter to help balance the car to place the battery on the left/passenger side. Any recommendations? How are you guys dealing with the balance?
#853
Tech Champion
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I recently got the M-07 and the car is very unbalanced to the driver side/right. I’m thinking of using shorty packs with some type of adapter to help balance the car to place the battery on the left/passenger side. Any recommendations? How are you guys dealing with the balance?
Edit: Your post history indicates you might be in the USA. Isn't the drivers side the left side? If you've got your left/right mixed up you're probably motor side heavy so check your mounting positions as above.
#855
Like Gigaplex suggested, have the Esc on the opposite side in the rear. I found this to be a big help on the M05 & M07. I run a full size pack on black high grip carpet and the car rocks and feels like a mini Tc Try it out and see the reward