Tamiya M chassis? Worth the build?
12-06-2012, 06:44 PM
#1
Tamiya M chassis? Worth the build?
I'm looking for a fun but cheap build this winter. I've always wanted to build a Tamiya M Chassis Mini Cooper but never had the chance. Anyone have experience with one? They look like lots of fun!
Any recommended upgrades for good performance?
Thanksn
Any recommended upgrades for good performance?
Thanksn
12-06-2012, 06:55 PM
#2
Nearly 1200 pages for you to read. Enjoy!
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
12-06-2012, 07:07 PM
#3
Nearly 1200 pages for you to read. Enjoy!
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
Challenging how? Steering? I would figure as much since its 2wd. Anything specific?
12-06-2012, 11:54 PM
#5
Buy a fwd (the m-03 is still very capable !) and find some local racing. Best and cheapest fun you will ever have on-road ;-)
12-07-2012, 01:00 AM
#6
Just completely different to 4WD Touring Cars. If you've never driven them, then don't worry. Yes, steering, throttle control, wheel spin/traction. All different, but all good fun (once you get the tyre selection right for the surface you're running on)
12-07-2012, 01:39 AM
#7
Nearly 1200 pages for you to read. Enjoy!
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ni-cooper.html
Yes. They're a fun car, but can be challenging to drive sometimes compared to a 4WD car.
12-07-2012, 04:51 AM
#8
We just started a mini class at our local track and it has been great so far. I built up an M05 and it was a fun build. I had a large supply of hex head 3mm screws to replace most of the phillips ones that come with the kit and I pretapped the holes in the plastics (more durable in my experience, plus better with my carpal tunnel). Only non-stock items so far are the titanium king pins (mostly due to them not being phillips heads) and a set of left over plastic (but oil filled) Sakura shocks and the Tamiya short TC springs to go with.
Car is a hoot, and with the stock setup (adjusted ride height so the lower suspension arms are flat), the thing was cake to drive. It's slow (new unbroken in motor and a questionable nimh battery), but was a blast.
Car is a hoot, and with the stock setup (adjusted ride height so the lower suspension arms are flat), the thing was cake to drive. It's slow (new unbroken in motor and a questionable nimh battery), but was a blast.
12-07-2012, 05:46 AM
#9
Also check out www.rc-mini.net.
We just started a mini class at our local track and it has been great so far. I built up an M05 and it was a fun build. I had a large supply of hex head 3mm screws to replace most of the phillips ones that come with the kit and I pretapped the holes in the plastics (more durable in my experience, plus better with my carpal tunnel). Only non-stock items so far are the titanium king pins (mostly due to them not being phillips heads) and a set of left over plastic (but oil filled) Sakura shocks and the Tamiya short TC springs to go with.
Car is a hoot, and with the stock setup (adjusted ride height so the lower suspension arms are flat), the thing was cake to drive. It's slow (new unbroken in motor and a questionable nimh battery), but was a blast.
Car is a hoot, and with the stock setup (adjusted ride height so the lower suspension arms are flat), the thing was cake to drive. It's slow (new unbroken in motor and a questionable nimh battery), but was a blast.
12-07-2012, 06:10 AM
#10
Finished 4th in the 1st race (7 cars). My first time out with it (ran one practice battery before the qualifiers), and was beat by am M06 and 2 M03's, none of which were remotely stock, and all by better drivers. Running it again tonight and will see how it goes.
12-07-2012, 06:16 AM
#11
If you plan to race in the TCS (Tamiya Championship Series) you need to read the rules section to see what is legal. The only change I made is picking up a set of Tamiya TRF shocks and springs for the Mini (worth the money). The rest is stock.
This is a fun class that is more driver than car though set up is still important.
This is a fun class that is more driver than car though set up is still important.
12-07-2012, 06:22 AM
#12
If you plan to race in the TCS (Tamiya Championship Series) you need to read the rules section to see what is legal. The only change I made is picking up a set of Tamiya TRF shocks and springs for the Mini (worth the money). The rest is stock.
This is a fun class that is more driver than car though set up is still important.
This is a fun class that is more driver than car though set up is still important.
Not sure if I'm up for racing. I just build cars to run on my block. I've never raced... Ever!
