Tamiya Mini Cooper

[pajero1980]

Re: M03 r chassis (49417) anyone got it? is it worth extra money for the parts you get with?

Looking at getting an m-class chassis remember when mini first came out years ago and fwd is just so cool! great fun running!

I was planning on getting this chassis kit and the old style mini body and a brushless set up for it:D:D

Thanks

Lee:)

[serpent17]

hey, what's up pajero!!!

if i were you ill get the m03r i bought it ending last yr and its great, if you get the stock m03 its going to come 95% plastic if you get the m03r it comes full bearings, tamiya blue aluminum servo post, aluminum front spindles, aluminum rear uprites, more little goodies....

stock tamiya m03 ill say $80-$120.
raced out tamiya m03r $150-$160.

if you were to buy the m03 stock and hop it up like the m03r it WILL cost you well over $230 that's if you like official tamiya aluminum parts.

i have a youtube video with me unboxing the car piece by piece showing you what you get. search this on youtube. "tamiya m03r rcpro17" and you'll run accross it.

right now i have over $200 worth of tamiya/3racing parts in my m03r also it trades off between mamba max kv5700 or sometimes novak super sport plus.

the first up grade i did to the car was put front CV shafts and put aluminum shocks for something stronger then the plastic oil shocks. if you were to do the same the only thing you have to worry about is tires and driving skill because you'll be SET!! =]




Re: M03 r chassis (49417) anyone got it? is it worth extra money for the parts you get with?

Looking at getting an m-class chassis remember when mini first came out years ago and fwd is just so cool! great fun running!

I was planning on getting this chassis kit and the old style mini body and a brushless set up for it:D:D

Thanks

Lee:)

[pajero1980]

Hi, i just got a re -realease pajer hence name lol!

Cool, i thought it be good value compared to buying bits seperately it just looks cool to with those blue alloy parts:)

I guess you dont want all alloy parts also as then you end up breaking more bigger parts in a crash!

have you got the sway/roll bars on yours? what other tamiya mods have you done, got part numbers? and which are most worth while and what is just bling lol!

Now got to decide on a good all round brushless esc for this and the pajero!

Thanks

Lee:)

[serpent17]

part numbers I'm not sure because i don't really have that many tamiya upgrades just ta03 ball diff and all sorts of short tamiya spinges and a tamiya tg10 servo saver.

but the rest of the I've added to this wicked chassis is mainly 3racing

TAMIYA M03 11-Spoke Wheels Fluorescent Black


3RACING TAMIYA M03 Front shock Tower Graphite Stiffener


3RACING TAMIYA M03 Rear shock Tower Graphite Stiffener


SQUARE TAMIYA M03R Alumium rear towar bar SMF4

TAMIYA M03 11-Spoke Wheels Fluorescent Yellow

3RACING TAMIYA M03 Aluminium Motor Heatsink W/ Cooling


3RACING TAMIYA M03 Aluminium Ball Differential System

3RACING TAMIYA M03 Rear Lower aluminum Suspension Arm


3RACING TAMIYA M03 Front Lower aluminum Suspension Arms


Aluminum motor heatsink

3RACING aluminum m03 shocks

3RACING sway bars/ anti roll bars.


i only use the sway bar in the front because i LOVE droop in my mini while it takes corners and the rear sway bar limites that.

i haven't use the 3RACING ball diff yet but i heard they suck and they get loose fast I'm not sure tho why.

check on ebay search tamiya m03 or m03r and you'll run accross every item i bought plus more.

also check out www.rc-mini.net and you'll find out what's good and what's not good for upgrades on your m03r. also remeber there's no body that comes with the m03r i bought the m03 and the m03r and i haven't use the m03r chassis i put all the goodies on the m03!! I'm trying to save the cool chassis and rims.


it all deppends on your budget

[pajero1980]

Thanks for all info did a search on ebay there is tons of parts lol could end up spending a small fortune on it even if get the m03r kit!

Just read review on rc-mini.net does sound like a great kit to start with:D

think i will build kit as it is first then get some mods. Now i just need to decide on a brushless system or i might get the m series tamiya acto power motor!

Thanks

Lee:)

[serpent17]

minis are very fun with what ever motor you have it . it could be from a 27 turn silver can to the most hot brushless. but to be honest I've had two brushless systems in my mini already and its all over kill.

the wheels don't catch traction untill 35-40mph and its more like a straight away car for going down the block. but if you were to keep it high turn brushed motor i know you'll get bored of the speed (like everyone who doesn't race on track) but you'll get the most from your mini.

as for me ever since i went brushless i could never go back to brush (for speed) for drifting or racing stock then 19turns are best and pretty fast

you might wana try what i have its the novak super sport plus brushless system its just like 19 turn motor but smoothness of brushless or you could put 12 turn mod and smoke the tires.


what wheel base are you shooting for? body? do you already have a electronics system for it plan?

[pajero1980]

Just ordered from towerhobbies, with castle max mamba 4600kv, universal shafts, stabilizer set, hollow carbon gear shaft set and plan on getting the old style mini cooper body to!

Cant wait to get it now 7-14 days though from US to here in UK!

Thanks

Lee:)

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/TGMini02.jpg

After hiding away at rc-mini HQ for the last few weeks, the Top Gear Mini finally made it's debut at the Vic State Titles on May 31.

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[pajero1980]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/TGMini02.jpg

After hiding away at rc-mini HQ for the last few weeks, the Top Gear Mini finally made it's debut at the Vic State Titles on May 31.

Check out the result of WAY too many hours spent sniffing paint fumes
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Wow very nice paintwork wish i could do half as good as that!

Im going for the old rover mini body in one colour red i expect with white roof, bonnet stripes. but with mamba it will go like so fast!

Just been reading up on mamba max i love how you can connect to laptop to play with settings! how cool is that! i was going to for novak as always liked there stuff but this is just way better!

Thanks

Lee:)

[cheerwhiner]

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[tonygray]

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BEWARE OF THE PANDA!

Well not really, this one's very tame and he does some awesome r/c decals too!

Check out what he does
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[serpent17]

hey, what up lee so you perchased the m03r? you'll love it!!!!!

also you got the mamba max 4600kv? if i were you i would've went with novak i had the 5700kv system and after two weeks the motor fizzled out then i was still happy with the esc untill one week ago it stop working all together waist of 215 bucks.

all my friends have that wicked novak gtb 3.5 in there cars and it runs strong all day. i wish i would've bought novak =[ but i have the novak supersport plus brushless esc and its fine but kinda under power for me but hey, i didn't pay for it!!!!

but don't worry i think i got the dud you'll be happy with your mamba system because its more calm and it wouldn't be that much over kill for a lil mini.


Just ordered from towerhobbies, with castle max mamba 4600kv, universal shafts, stabilizer set, hollow carbon gear shaft set and plan on getting the old style mini cooper body to!

Cant wait to get it now 7-14 days though from US to here in UK!

Thanks

Lee:)

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/2Utes.jpg

Wanna know what these are?

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[insomniac]

Those are fantastic Tony, looking forward to seeing more details on the Mini Pickup!

[pajero1980]

hey, what up lee so you perchased the m03r? you'll love it!!!!!

also you got the mamba max 4600kv? if i were you i would've went with novak i had the 5700kv system and after two weeks the motor fizzled out then i was still happy with the esc untill one week ago it stop working all together waist of 215 bucks.

all my friends have that wicked novak gtb 3.5 in there cars and it runs strong all day. i wish i would've bought novak =[ but i have the novak supersport plus brushless esc and its fine but kinda under power for me but hey, i didn't pay for it!!!!

but don't worry i think i got the dud you'll be happy with your mamba system because its more calm and it wouldn't be that much over kill for a lil mini.

Hi yep been on my hols for a week and still waiting for it to come from towerhobbies though i am in the UK!

Sounds like these esc's are hit and miss, you either get a good one or you dont here in UK heard of a few novak ones going bang! always like mamba and i love the usb link so you can tweak it on laptop!

Cant wait to get it now and run it just got to get a body and do like look of the mini pic up to will it fit the m03r easily?

Thanks

Lee:)

[graeme_rsa]

i haven't use the 3RACING ball diff yet but i heard they suck and they get loose fast I'm not sure tho why.

The 3 Racing Ball Diff works great ... for about 2 race meetings and then it slips:( ... rebuild ... still slips :huh: ... rebuild - use loctite on the screw and funny nut thing ... still slips :mad:

I too would like to know why! The unit looks OK ... why doesn't it work after a while?

[serpent17]

i have a tamiya ta03rs and it had two ball diffs in it!! so i took the rear one out and put it to my m03r and it works great BUT i striped the little splines in the ball cup so i installed the 3racing ball diff that i got on ebay for 12 bux and I'm running it with a 19turn, stock 20t pinion and a novak super sport plus esc and i run it hard for hours and nothing has happen (yet) but I've said that about 3racing diffs because on there site on the forums they say it slips. but for me it hasn't happen!!!! BUT IT STILL UNDERSTEARS LIKE A MOTHER-R-R. =[

The 3 Racing Ball Diff works great ... for about 2 race meetings and then it slips:( ... rebuild ... still slips :huh: ... rebuild - use loctite on the screw and funny nut thing ... still slips :mad:

I too would like to know why! The unit looks OK ... why doesn't it work after a while?

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/Bargs02.jpg

Ever wondered what a real racing driver thinks of Minis?

Well, Aussie V8 Supercar racer (and now Mini Challenge LEGEND) Jason Bargwanna puts out some valuable advice to all racers just for rc-mini

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[pajero1980]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/Bargs02.jpg

Ever wondered what a real racing driver thinks of Minis?

Well, Aussie V8 Supercar racer (and now Mini Challenge LEGEND) Jason Bargwanna puts out some valuable advice to all racers just for rc-mini

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Great story thats how it should be easy to set up and race! and drive it fast lol! I just remember how fun fwd mini was when my mate had one back in 95' when they first came out we even tried rear wheel drive now where near as fun! Im glad they changed that long steering linkage on the newere mo3!

I love the rc-mini site been reading it all now in readyness for building my M03R that came other day love the kit all blue parts look well cool!, though dont know when im going to have time to build it lol!!!, bit undecided on body now so many options, will probably go for old rover cooper or pick up one shown above if i can get one:)

Thanks

Lee:)

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/Ute_Fit.png

The ABC Mini Pickup Bodyshell. It looks awesome, and we all want one. But, does it fit the M03?
ABC say NO. What do we think?

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[pajero1980]

Good to know it fits Tony, where can we buy one im in UK to.
looks well cool and retro, still not got a shell for my M03r so this might be better than the normal mini, im thinking of a jade/purple flip paint job!
Not tried that paint before but i guess it just sprays on as normal its more expensive but be well cool if it worls fliping between colours as you move it!

Thanks

Lee:)

[insomniac]

Hmm. (That's ths sound of the brain firing up!)

Nice article Tony, I wonder if there are wider arches (that mad hot rod Mini body with the bonnet bulge springs to mind) we could bolt on over the pickups with really small screws. I've seen it done on some of the drift sites, could be a solution here? I've a NIB Suzuki Swift unopened since Christmas, a set of revolution alloys in their box, and the possibilities are endless...

[Kden46]

Good to know it fits Tony

Thanks

Lee:)

ThanX for blowing the ending for me :mad::roll2::p:D

Great articles as usual Tony!

[abejondesign]

just finished painting and adding lights to my mini cooper S R56. the paint is nothing special, but i wanted it to look just like my full size mini. the light system and buckets are all custom by me. let me know what you guys think :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF2535.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF2538.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF2539.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF2547.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF2542.jpg


and my full size mini

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/tikikustoms/DSCF1946.jpg

[insomniac]

Very cool. Digging the yellow fogs! the only thing I would do now it trim down the body posts, and maybe spray the wheels a lighter shade of grey!
I'm a bog fan of 1:10 replicas of 1:1 cars, one of me criterias for picking my next car is that someone makes a 1:10 shell for it! :D

[pajero1980]

Well cool love those lights! must have taken ages!

I just won a old style mini 94' montecarlo bodyset off ebay with all bits grill etc and decals, so thats going on my m03r and my mamba max system system has finally made it through customs!

Thanks

Lee:)

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/MuchMore04s.jpg

Who said you cant equalise a stick pack! Nobody told Much More Racing that...

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[cheerwhiner]

I wish that came out about 5 years ago. Would have probably kept interest in the F201 class and other defunct classes that pretty much used stick packs only. Well better late then never, but a lot of people are going lipo on Mini anyway. Charles want to split the cost on one of these??

[Bodywerx]

It's quite fast, I don't think any 2WD M chassis car can hang with it on the same motors. I did have the rear screwed on but they stripped out so i pushed some nails through and shimmed them. So far it's actually working better.:huh:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/crawlin8/DSC00825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/crawlin8/DSC00826.jpg

I also put the Mini Shell back on, the GTI body just had too much wheel gap for my tastes, and I'm growing fond of the Mini.

You would have been better off chopping up a TL-01 chassis like I did.
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM1316.jpg
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM1317.jpg

[insomniac]

How did you shorten the driveshaft?

[Bodywerx]

cut it with a dremel and drilled out a new hole for the pin.

[serpent17]

heyy bodywerx!!!! that chassis looks 100% beatiful in my eyes!! the tt01 was my third real hobby grade rc car back in 2000 and it was the best!!! very good thinking and a nice project build!!!


also i kno just about everyone has use brushless in the ff mini it wouldn't be a bad idea to brushless that tl01-mini you'll have all the grip you need and 4wd like a touring car!!!! (just a thought)

[DrDiff]

I just upgraded my M03L to Oil Shocks. Unfortunately I got the longer of the shocks.
Would the short spring set help get my M03L out of the sky?

What is the Tamiya part number for the short spring set?

Thanks in advance.

[DrDiff]

Another Question, I also just got the TA-03 Ball Diff for my M03L. It is set up with the adjuster nut on the left side of the diff as it is setting in the chassis. IS that correct or is my diff backwards?

Tanks in advance

[insomniac]

Hi DD, you could use an O-ring inside the shick itself to limit suspension travel and bring down the ride height. I don't think it make s alot of difference which way the diff nut is arranged.

[Arachna]

I finally got my Mini and put it together. I bought one for my wife to play around with and as a shelf queen. I played with hers enough she told me to get my own..twist my arm.

It is currently stock, water dipped the motor, bearing used throughout and packed the diff with grease. Aside from some springs/shocks and maybe some eyecandy screws, don't really planning on straying from stock by far.

[Arachna]

So, now I have two Coopers to play with... :rolleyes:

[serpent17]

i don't know why but i was so hooked on my mini. i bought the m03r and then i got every hopup you could think of. then brushlessed it. now i lost interest :(

rc touring cars race in my blood

[Arachna]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried the Xspede shocks on the Mini? Seems like a decent price for aluminum threaded shocks if they actually fit.

http://www.xspede.com/?partnumber=TD15506&c=55

[serpent17]

nope. i wouldn't get them.

go on ebay and buy some 3racing shocks. there silver shiny threaded bodys with blue caps. very sharp looking and smoother then a fine b*tches ass.

check em out tell me what you think? i have them there so good. even the package that they come in makes them seem they belong in a jewlery shop. ;)

[Arachna]

I will certainly check them out. The price is right or even less then the Xspede set...thanx

[Kden46]

The 3Racing shocks are very nice!

I use them on my M03 and M04.

[rigby]

Tires revisited: I will be racing my M03 on asphalt for the first time in a few weeks at a TCS race. What should I use for shoes? Tamiya rubber is required. LHS has S-grip and Type A's.

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/2ClearMinis05.jpg

Wow, updates on rc-mini 2 nights in a row! You can tell that Tony G's stopped painting for a few nights...

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[MLD]

Bodywerx - I think your TL01 cut down to make it a 4wd mini looks great. Where did you cut the chassis, what did you cut it with and how did you connect the front and rear sections?

[Arachna]

Per the suggestions here, I did get the 3Racing shocks for my M03 and they work great. For $20.00 or so from Hong Kong, you can't beat em.

I am looking for a good general bashing tire. I run mostly on parking lots/school blacktop which means less then glass smooth and typically dusty as well. I was wondering how a slick like this would work for just messing around on the surface described? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGH68&P=Z

Or am I better just getting another set of the treaded tires like those included in the kit?

[Bodywerx]

Bodywerx - I think your TL01 cut down to make it a 4wd mini looks great. Where did you cut the chassis, what did you cut it with and how did you connect the front and rear sections?

I cut it right in fron to the motor pod and then cut the distance out of the rear "electronics bay" to make it 208mm.

I ca'd it, to hold, plastic welded it back together, and reinforced it all with 5min epoxy.

I then sanded the outside 80, 120, 240, 400 to make it look factory.
My 225mm chassis looks even better, as I can get the electronics into the bay.

[MLD]

Bodywerx - Thanks. I may try it.

[tonygray]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/anthonygray/Lipo01.jpg

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[tonygray]

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Cancelled your subscription to the brush-of-the-month club?....

Click here (http://www.rc-mini.net/MiniWeb_Online/Main.html) to read our review on the new Hobbywing 540 brushless system.

Hint - Cash up your credit card first because you'll probably want one after reading this.

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[Arachna]

The time for new tires is soon upon me. I was wondering if somebody can give me a size comparison of tires.

What size are the kit tires vs lets say 60d tires and 55d tires?

Can someone suggest a good bashing tire for use on slightly dusty asphalt?

[tonygray]

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Who is this man, and are those bananas loaded?

And is that a forest of Sport-Tuneds?

Click here (http://www.rc-mini.net/MiniWeb_Online/Main.html) to read about Tims latest trip to Japan, and also to check out our HUGE Sport-Tuned Dyno test....

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[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Well I finally did it.

Broke down and bought an MO-3R. I have a Cooper body on order so I had to get a Civic in the mean time :D

Kit was very easy to assemble, had some minor binding issues on one of the control arms but nothing a Dremel couldn't take care of;)

[Arachna]

Looks sweet! Who makes the civic body and do you have a part number or link to someplace to order it? I like it as an alternative to the cooper bodies.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

It's an HPI body from their Mini Nitro RS4 from a couple years ago, I believe they still make the bodies (Civic and Mini) and from what I remember the part number is 7024. At least that is the number I remember printed on the lexan. Oddly enough on the front it has holes pre-marked that line up perfectly for the MO-3 chassis but not for the rear posts.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Tower has 'em!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN209&P=7

[Arachna]

Great! Thanx for the info.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Haven't ran the vehicle yet but here is the setup I plan to use. This is for high-traction carpet racing on Tamiya rubber tires.

Front:
60 wt oil
Hard springs
2-hole piston damper
Ride height level

Rear:
40 wt oil
Soft springs
3-hole piston damper
Ride height level

This seem like a decent starting place? May switch to slick rubber tires so I'll have to change the setup accordingly.

[SerpentCT4S]

I just got my M03 built. I just finished cutting out the body for a test fit. I mounted it and I was wondering if there is a way to mount the front any lower. It hits the plastic piece int he front. I want the body to sit nice and low. Any advice?

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

I tried racing with some shims in the diff to "tighten" it up a bit, and the Mini was noticeably quicker pulling onto the straights (more acceleration) but it didn't help with cornering at all. So, I took the shims out and simply packed the diff gears with the included grease and made sure to work it in nice. It turns out that overall the Mini is faster this way, as I was placing first and TQ each heat (3rd in this weekends main due to some brutal traffic :D) but it drives much smoother. I also went to medium spring in front, soft in rear. Today I will add some fuel tubing on the shock shaft to compensate for the "droop" the suspension has from the low ride height, which should help it transition through turns even quicker. It has a bit too much roll at the moment and isn't as responsive as I'd like it to be in the turns.

Also Serpent I have that problem with my Civic body, you could always put a few layers of masking tape over where it hits to avoid it removing paint at that spot. My body is still in good shape but there are 2 clear spots where it rubs the chassis :eek:

[Kden46]

I like the shimmed stock gear diff in my M03M :D It has worked very well for me on our small 60x60 foot track. I let a friend race it this past season and he did pretty good with it. But everyone is different.

Also have the same issue with the HPI Civic HB body. I used some tape as well to lessen the rubbing.

[HPI-Fan-4-Ever]

Our track is much smaller than 60x60 though, so having plenty of diff action is critical for turn transitions and such. But it'd pull from the pack on the straights! :D

[st_dragn_wagen]

i lost a step screw that acts as a kingpin for my M03 chassis. the 4x11.5 step screws seem to be had to find. iv been told that a TA04 kingpin will work as a direct replacement is this true? i think i remember hearing the M01 and M02 chassis used 4x10's will those work? or will the 4x12's from the Toyota Land Cruiser work?

[iti20090]

I was surprised to pick up on this motor option from our local TCS rules and more surprised not to have picked up any chatter on this motor on the forums. Would appriciate any advice on running this motor, as against the existing sport tuned and stock 540 motors.

Regards
Dave

[graeme_rsa]

I was surprised to pick up on this motor option from our local TCS rules and more surprised not to have picked up any chatter on this motor on the forums. Would appriciate any advice on running this motor, as against the existing sport tuned and stock 540 motors.

Regards
Dave

Meneer Greer

The only advantage that this motor has over the Sport Tuned / Silver Can is that it has replaceable brushes ... however as it seems to be rated 28T so how it's performance would equate to the 23T/27T motors .... I don't know

[tony gray]

SWITCH - That's just what HPI are hoping legions of M03 fans will do when this car is released soon.

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/rcmini/Switch.jpg

But info has been scarce so far. What's the wheelbase? What's the deal with the weird wheel fixings, where are the shocks? and most importantly of all, are the gear ratios similar to the M03?

We've seen one, we've actually touched one (haven't driven it - YET)

Find out what we found out HERE (http://www.rc-mini.net) now...

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[jjislas]

I'm going to get a M03R Kit. What servo you recommend for this car?
Should I buy Lipos or Nihm? Any difference in performance?
Any good link to how to break in the motor?
The HPI Honda Civic body fits M03, M03M or M03L?

Thanks

[insomniac]

Civic body is 225mm as far as I remember, so MO3M (e.g. Suzuki Swift)will fit.

I don't think you need a super quick servo, I've found that I was dialling down the speed to make the car easier to handle.

Lipos will give a longer runtime than NIMHs, I'd recommend a safety shut off of you go Lipos.

Try googling "water dipping motor break in" though the gains aren't that big...

[tfedsdb]

Click Me. You'll be surprised!:D (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamiya-M-05-M05-Mini-Cooper-Racing-1-10-th-NEW_W0QQitemZ400067286707QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Toy s_Hobbies_Radio_Controlled_Vehicles?hash=item5d25d e56b3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Well, not that suprised.

[daddyof3mini]

hey ppl im new to this forum could anybody tell me how i can make my m03 rear wheel drive i want to swap over from it being front wheel thanks

[Z-tuner]

Hi all, I got a M03 in a trade and I'm just hocked with this little thing, mostly because it's the perfect dimenssion for the track I have next to my home, so it has become my daily basher. I've been modifiing front and rear to fit a HPI Datsun body and changed battery position to put my 5000 nihm saddle packs inside the body, I hope you like it.


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By the way, tires came glued by the old owner, he was really bad doing this job lol :D

[MLD]

You've done some interesting things to your mini, very inventive.

[insomniac]

That's a really cool shock setup. Do the batteries get hot back there? How does it affect the handling having all that weight back there?

[Z-tuner]

batteries shouldn't get hot, it has open top and sides, I've still not tested it on the track, we will see handling tomorrow.

Daddyof3mini , here you have rear conversion pictures, hope this help.

http://rc-mini.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69:rwd-m03-conversion&catid=48:rwd-m03-conversion&Itemid=82

[minijosh]

First post in here in 2010. This is a very bad sign of nobody running M's anymore. Lets bring back cheap racing at it's best. No brushless systems, just pure battery and silver can.

[minijosh]

Ok maybe brushless systems. Which is better, the Tekin Eraser or the Novak Havoc?

[losiXXXman]

I tore this apart for a project a year or so ago, and hacked the chassis up. But recently got another chassis and put her back on the road. I think the new body came out good.

[MLD]

Looks good!

[insomniac]

All you have to do is trim those goalposts! :D

[MLD]

Here's a picture of my friends M05.
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[losiXXXman]

I figured I'd get that comment. Yeah, I need to cut down the posts! I think I am going to try and make some SCCA autocross or club racing stickers.

[MLD]

Here are a picture you might enjoy from another forum.
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[MLD]

If you live in the Chicago area come out and race with us. We have a good Tamiya Mini Class.

R/C RACING SAT., JULY 31 - WINFIELD, IL

R/C racing in Winfield continues in 2010. There will be more fundraising R/C races at the Winfield Community United Methodist Church in Winfield, IL. The address is 0S347 Jefferson St. in Winfield, IL. All money raised will go to the church. The race will be held in the church parking lot on Sat., July 31. Racing is open to all drivers. This race will be open to electric cars only. The cost will be $10.00 for each driver for any number of classes. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There’s a McDonalds and Burger King close by. The track will open for practice at 9:30 AM and racing will begin at 11:00. We will be using AMBrc lap counting and transponders will be available to use. Drivers can use personal transponders. The classes we will run will be stock touring, GT3, Slash, Off road, 1/16/1/18 scale, Tamiya Mini and any others as long as we have at least three cars for a class. We can also combine classes. We run 6 minute heats and mains.The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There’s a MacDonald’s at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There’s a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right.

Because of the different address, map quest and other driving direction programs may not work.
FUTURE RACE - AUG.14

[MLD]

If you like racing minis come out to our next race in Winfield, IL Aug. 14. We had eight yesterday, which is a good turnout.
http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=256565&page=2

[MLD]

R/C RACING SAT., AUG. 14 - WINFIELD, IL

R/C racing in Winfield continues in 2010. There will be more fundraising R/C races at the Winfield Community United Methodist Church in Winfield, IL. The address is 0S347 Jefferson St. in Winfield, IL. All money raised will go to the church. The race will be held in the church parking lot on Sat., Aug. 14. Racing is open to all drivers. This race will be open to electric cars only. The cost will be $10.00 for each driver for any number of classes. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There’s a McDonalds and Burger King close by. The track will open for practice at 9:30 AM and racing will begin at 11:00. We will be using AMBrc lap counting and transponders will be available to use. Drivers can use personal transponders. The classes we will run will be stock touring, GT3, Slash, Off road, 1/16/1/18 scale, Tamiya Mini and any others as long as we have at least three cars for a class. We can also combine classes. We run 6 minute heats and mains.The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There’s a MacDonald’s at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There’s a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right.

Because of the different address, map quest and other driving direction programs may not work.

[MLD]

Racing Saturday, 11:00 AM, AMBrc lap counting and it's fun!

[MLD]

Bring out your Minis and have fun in Winfield. IL.

[MLD]

We had a lot fun under very hot and humid conditions. With a small turnout and three heats and a main drivers a plenty of time to tune and work on their cars. Our youngest driver, Ethan, took the old guys to school in the Slash Class. Thanks to John for coming early to help set up. Thanks to Gary, Todd, John, Ethan and ken for all of their help cleaning up. Our next race will be Sept. 18. The church appreciates everyone's contributuions.
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[superspeed]

anyone here have one, or am i the only one.

most replied thread

[superspeed]

m04 is going out, only kit that is not discontinued is the rtr m04L with beetle body.

[superspeed]

I tore this apart for a project a year or so ago, and hacked the chassis up. But recently got another chassis and put her back on the road. I think the new body came out good.

is that a tekin g12-c or p12 esc?

[MLD]

Bring Out Your Mini To The Next Race In Winfield, Il, On Sept. 18!

[losiXXXman]

It's a P12. Had since new... Hmm how old is that thing!!??

[pasan]

Since there is no M03/M05 thread, I hope it's okay that I'm posting here. I've been considering an M05 based chassis, either the Mini or the Swift based M05Ra. The only other on-road car I've owned has been a TT-01, brushless 4800kv and 3S. I don't think I'll want to go brushless on the M05 but I wonder if the fun factor is as good as with the TT-01, if not better. And also do these FF chassis really turn on a dime like so many state? I would so much prefer tight handling than straight line speed.

[MLD]

I have the M05 pro built to the Swift or medium length. It's been durable and a lot fun. A fwd drive car is slightly different to drive and setup. I will send you a private message about a different forum where you will find a huge information source.

[MLD]

pasan - PM sent.

[MLD]

WINFIELD, IL RACING 2011 - We will be racing again this Spring and Summer in Winfield at the Methodist Church. Dates have to be cleared with the church first. Watch this thread for further information. BRING OUT HTOSE MINIS!

[MLD]

R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL

Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot The address is 0S347 Jefferson St., Winfield, IL.

Date: The first race will be Sat., May14. There will other races and the dates will be posted here.

Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM.

Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3 and others if we have at least three cars.

Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church.

Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricty and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald’s and Burger King close by.

Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church in Winfield. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There’s a MacDonald’s at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There’s a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you’ll see the church on the right.

[anderson111]

You are the only one who heard this......

[MLD]

Our race dates for 2011 are:
May 14
June 18
July 16
Aug. 13
Sept. 17
:):wave:

[MLD]

We're racing Saturday, weather permitting. Come out and have some fun! Bring out your mini's!:wave:

[MLD]

No Minis today in Winfield, IL. With the high percentage of the chances for rain and the colder, windy weather I am canceling the race. May be next month.

[MLD]

Come out and race Mini in St. Charles, Il Sunday as part of the Pride of the Fox Fest. The local Hobbytown USA is holding the race for lots of classes including mini.

[MLD]

R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL 2011

Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot

Date: The first race will be Sat., May 14. The other race dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, & Sept. 17.

Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM.

Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3, Traxxas Rally and others if we have at least three cars.

Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church.

Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald's and Burger King close by.

Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers' stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year. The address is 0S347 Jefferson Street, Winfield, IL 60190-1406.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There's a MacDonald's at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you'll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There's a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you'll see the church on the right.:wave:

[MLD]

We had a very good day of racing with wily veterans and some outstanding young drivers. The racing in the VTA and Tamiya Mini Classes was great with close exciting racing. Our young drivers, Austin Pratt, Dylan Kuc and Williamn Henning did a great job in the off road and classes. The drivers enjoyed the door prizes. Everyone pitched in to help tear down the track. We appreciate the help of Austin, Dylan, Jeff, Mark, and Ken.

[my0wnme]

hi there,new to the forum,but not carsmwondering if someone can hep,my mini has been working fine,then the next day i go to drive it and it will hardly move and is making a loud sort of screeching sound,like the diff gears are stripped or isnt meshing properly,upon stripping it down i cannot see any thing obvious so put it back together and its doing the same thing...im lost.its the gear diff that came with the kit not ball.motor is fine so gota be the gears somewhere???? hex are not stripped also? any help will be greatly appreciated,thanks

[MLD]

If you pull the motor out does it run ok when it's not meshed with the spur? Sometimes, things get into the motor. You can also check the axles in the front and the out drives and make sure there's nothing bent or hung up in the axles or universals.

[MLD]

R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL 2011

Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot

Date: The first race will be Sat., May 14. The other race dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, & Sept. 17.

Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM.

Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3, Traxxas Rally and others if we have at least three cars.

Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church.

Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald's and Burger King close by.

Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers' stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year. The address is 0S347 Jefferson Street, Winfield, IL 60190-1406.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There's a MacDonald's at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you'll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There's a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you'll see the church on the right.

:wave:

[my0wnme]

If you pull the motor out does it run ok when it's not meshed with the spur? Sometimes, things get into the motor. You can also check the axles in the front and the out drives and make sure there's nothing bent or hung up in the axles or universals.

i will check to see if any thing is in the motor,its sounds like that could be the problem because its making a loud noise,wheels spin when holding but when on the floor it hardly moves..thanks

[Lille Buller]

With the motor pulled from the chassis try to roll the chassis to se if it makes any odd sounds.

[MLD]

Here's a video of one of the mini races in Winfield, IL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgPWXCy-w_c&feature=related
:wave:

[MLD]

A great day of great racing and racers. More details will follow.

[MLD]

:wave
On Saturday we had a lot of close, exciting races in all of our classes which included VTA, Slash, Off Road, Tamiya Mini, and Traxxas Rally. The veterans and rookies demonstratd a lot skill and patience. Dylan and Alex did an excellent job. Everyone had fun, and the church members appreciate the funds that were raised. We want to thank John R. for coming early to help set up. Thanks to all the people who stayed to help clean up which included Dylan, Alex Jeff, Gary, John, Ken, Mr. Kuc and Gerry. Thanks to Gerry for calling a few races. Our next race is Aug. 13.

[avvaesi235fun]

I sure like driving it,:teacher:

[MLD]

Come Out And Race Your Mini's In Winfield, Il Aug 13!

[MLD]

:wave:
R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL 2011

Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot

Date: The first race will be Sat., May 14. The other race dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, & Sept. 17.

Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM.

Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3, Traxxas Rally and others if we have at least three cars.

Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church.

Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald's and Burger King close by.

Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers' stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year. The address is 0S347 Jefferson Street, Winfield, IL 60190-1406.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There's a MacDonald's at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you'll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There's a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you'll see the church on the right.:wave:

[MLD]

The racing today was excellent. Ken J. and Nik P. had great battles in the TC class. John R. drove extremely well in the Traxxas Rally class, but was tested throughout the day by Austin P. and Gary P. Austin schooled Gary P. and MD in the Off Road class with his Revo. John R. had the dominate car in the Tamiya Mini class. Thanks goes out to Nik P., Mark, Erwin, Clarence and Jose who came out today. Thanks to Austin's parents who helped marshal today. Thanks to Austin for helping clean up in the rain. Thanks to Gary P. for staying until the end to help clean up. Special thanks to John R. for coming early and staying late to help! We got all of our races in except the last minute of the Tamiya Mini Main. It helps sometimes to hold your races in a church parking lot. The church really appreciates the funds raised through racing.

[MLD]

Next Winfield, Il Race - Sept. 17!

[2The5thPower]

Winfield isn't too far from me. Granted, I don't have a mini right now, but if you guys are going to keep this going next year, I could justify building a mini to bring up. Back in the day I had the O.G. Tamiya Mini, man what a fun little car. But due to an unsupporting hobby shop and being in the days before the Internet, it was hard to get replacements for it. I would love to build another.


Is it a spec class or a "run what you brung" kind of thng?

[MLD]

Our Mini Class is run what you brung. Except, you have to run a Johnson or Mabuchi silver can motor. We're planning on doing it again next year. Minis are reasonable priced. I hope to see you out in Winfield next year.

[casiesharpe]

Here is the real deal

[MLD]

Come Out To Winfield, Il Sept. 17 And Race Those Minis!

[MLD]

Bring Out Your Minis To Winfield, Il On Saturday!

[MLD]

:wave:
R/C RACING - WINFIELD, IL 2011

Location: The Winfield Methodist Church Parking Lot

Date: The first race will be Sat., May 14. The other race dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, & Sept. 17.

Time: Racing begins at 11:00 AM. The track will be open at 10:00 AM.

Classes: These races are for electric cars only, The classes will be stock touring, Tamiya Mini, SC Trucks, Off Road, GT3, Traxxas Rally and others if we have at least three cars.

Cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for racers 12 and under. This price is for any number classes. If you race 10 classes it only costs you $10. All the money taken in will go to the church.

Facilities: We will be using an AMBrc scoring system. Electricity and washrooms will be available. There is a MacDonald's and Burger King close by.

Details: This is a fundraiser for Winfield Community United Methodist Church. The church is trying this as part of their outreach programs. There may be no drivers' stand. You may want to bring something to stand on if you need it. There will be a door prize drawing for the drivers at no charge. Everyone had a very good time last year. The address is 0S347 Jefferson Street, Winfield, IL 60190-1406.
This great place for new drivers to get started and for racers looking to have fun!

Directions: Take Rt. 38/ Roosevelt road to County Farm Rd and turn north. There's a MacDonald's at that intersection. Go north to Manchester Rd. and turn left or west on Manchester. Take Manchester to Jefferson St. and turn right or north and go about a block and you'll see the church on the right side.

Take Rt. 64/North Ave. to County Farm Rd. and turn south. There's a Honda motorcycle dealer at the intersection. Take County Farm Rd. to Manchester Rd. Turn right or west on to Manchester Rd. Take Manchester to Jefferson and turn right on Jefferson. Go about a block and you'll see the church on the right.

[MLD]

:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::w ave::wave::wave:

BRING YOUR MINIS OUT SATURDAY IN WINFIELD, IL!

[MLD]

Come out tomorrow for great racing in Winfield, IL!:):):)

[MLD]

:wave::wave::wave::wave:
We had our best turnout of 2011. It was a great day of racing with perfect weather. We started at 11:30AM and racing was over by 3:10 PM. We ran two heats and a main with six minute heats. Thanks to Dave, Paul, and Matt for racing with us for the first time. The church appreciates the money we raised. Dylan and Austin schooled some of us old guys and very old guys. Thanks to John for coming early and helping to setup and staying late to pick up race after race! Thanks to Gerry for coming out again and staying to help clean up. It's greatly appreciated! Daniella and Elizabeth did a great job in the Novice Class. Thanks for bringing your Dad along.