295LikesTamiya mini cooper
08-09-2009 | 10:17 PM
#9781
The instructions are pretty straightforward. Just remember to use the clear O-rings instead of the black ones for the bottom shock cap. The instructions weren't clear on that section, but other than that, they go together pretty easily. Don't forget to check out the marked springs so you have the right ones for the front/rear.
08-09-2009 | 10:56 PM
#9782
I thought the same as you but I found it is just as quick if not quicker than the M03.
You follow these steps:
1. Take the front bumper off
2. Disconnect the servo rod
3. Separate the steering linkage by taking out one screw
4. Remove one of the screws from the underside of the rear chassis part . This screw is the one that screws the rear section to the front.
5. Take out the 4 screws in the front right half of the chassis
You can now slide the right hand section of the front chassis section off.
It took about 5 minutes to do
No doubt I have left something out but it is very easy to do
You follow these steps:
1. Take the front bumper off
2. Disconnect the servo rod
3. Separate the steering linkage by taking out one screw
4. Remove one of the screws from the underside of the rear chassis part . This screw is the one that screws the rear section to the front.
5. Take out the 4 screws in the front right half of the chassis
You can now slide the right hand section of the front chassis section off.
It took about 5 minutes to do
No doubt I have left something out but it is very easy to do
08-10-2009 | 08:41 AM
#9785
I lightly sanded all the contact points where the 3 main chassis pieces connect and then greased it also (per the manual) and I can take the drivers side of the chassis off and access the gears in 2 maybe 3 minutes. It's actually easier for me than the M03 and it goes back together easier.
08-10-2009 | 04:45 PM
#9787
MO5 Chassis Parts
I ensured that all burrs were removed and then sprayed the rear chassis part with Nulon Ezi-Glide Clear Silicone lubricant. This lets the parts slide out easily. I also use this on my mini gears.
Works for me.
Regards,
Calvin.
Works for me.
Regards,
Calvin.
08-10-2009 | 09:27 PM
#9790
Tech Elite
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,367
Thank you all for the input on getting to the tranny. I've been putting it off for 2 days. Next time I'll actually try to do a task before commenting. But you guys saved a lot of thinking. I'm sure all the newbie owners appreciate it, as I do.
08-11-2009 | 01:14 AM
#9791
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 56
Useful M Chassis tires
After leaving some Harris RC Team Powers tires lying around for many months as I was too slack to adjust the shock height of the rear of the car, I tried these on the back of the M03 and these locked the rear end down amazingly well, even on the cold morning asphalt track we race. Having cured a long standing rear end traction issue for me, I am keen for another set for the new M05.
Harris RC no longer list the Team Powers Mini tire and Google could not help - would the "Sorex" be a re badge of the same tire or would it be better to give the Spice or RP a go instead?
Kind regards
Dave
Harris RC no longer list the Team Powers Mini tire and Google could not help - would the "Sorex" be a re badge of the same tire or would it be better to give the Spice or RP a go instead?
Kind regards
Dave
iti20090,
RP 55mm
No one else makes 60mm diameter tyres for mini other Tamiya. Although I think the new HPI tyre for the Cup Racer might be close. You would have to visit the HPI website.
Other 55mm diameter tyres for mini: Pit Shimizu: Ride: RP: Spice: Kamikase: Sweep: Solaris: HPI: ABC Genetic: Cross:
We use these in combinations for mini racing here in Australia.
Regards,
Calvin.
RP 55mm
No one else makes 60mm diameter tyres for mini other Tamiya. Although I think the new HPI tyre for the Cup Racer might be close. You would have to visit the HPI website.
Other 55mm diameter tyres for mini: Pit Shimizu: Ride: RP: Spice: Kamikase: Sweep: Solaris: HPI: ABC Genetic: Cross:
We use these in combinations for mini racing here in Australia.
Regards,
Calvin.
08-11-2009 | 01:20 AM
#9792
After leaving some Harris RC Team Powers tires lying around for many months as I was too slack to adjust the shock height of the rear of the car, I tried these on the back of the M03 and these locked the rear end down amazingly well, even on the cold morning asphalt track we race. Having cured a long standing rear end traction issue for me, I am keen for another set for the new M05.
Harris RC no longer list the Team Powers Mini tire and Google could not help - would the "Sorex" be a re badge of the same tire or would it be better to give the Spice or RP a go instead?
Kind regards
Dave
Harris RC no longer list the Team Powers Mini tire and Google could not help - would the "Sorex" be a re badge of the same tire or would it be better to give the Spice or RP a go instead?
Kind regards
Dave
Of late we have successfully been using the Cross 36 Square tyre on the rear. It certainly locks the rear in place. Just a one lap warmup and they are away. The Croiss 36 is softer than its rating as we found out when trying to use it on the front
08-11-2009 | 11:29 AM
#9794
Tech Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 421
From: Tustin,CA,USA
Jim thats the combination i run on both my m04 and m03's, its perfect for carpet. If your stuck using tamiya tires only, put Type A's with hard inserts in the back and its very close, but the Type A's wear out very very fast. Thats why i LOVE these 3 racing tires. And I agree, they look disturbingly cheap (and they are cheap! lol) and they have a very hard feel to them, but i have no idea how they grip so well.
tamiyatorg.blogspot.com/2009/08/hey-theres-giant-hole-in-my-tire.html
not allowed to link or post images because I'm too much of a n00b 
