tamiya trucker

i have heard that the blue version of the chassis uses smaller bearings[&:][:@]

Lunchboxer

On my Suzuki Swift, it uses the 1050 bearings too... (the smaller one, compare to the typical 1150)

rcluke

thats what i'm saying.

the M-03R and the blue plated chassis have different (smaller) bearings than the normal M-03

tamiya trucker

aaaah, i thought you were on about the metal blue parts...sorry

rcluke

oh crap.

i just ordered these bits.

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tl0...th=595_744_707

does that mean i will have-to order some different bearings anyway ?

Lunchboxer

M-03M uses 1050 bearings.. the knuckles are different compare to the older M-03.. they are fiber infused, and the rear has built-in toe-in already.. (nice, no hop-up needed)

So yeah, you probably need some new bearings.. [&:]

rcluke

[:@][:'(]

if i'd knew that, i'd have just got bearings, and used the blue knuckles.

Lunchboxer

Should have checked in, Luke!! But yeah, I'd assume that they are the same as well, ha!! Silly Tamiya...

rcluke

i better hit ebay and get some 1050 bearings then [:@]

tamiya trucker

are they clod size or???

Lunchboxer

Clod = mostly 1260 bearings..

tamiya trucker

i was just wondering if a had any around that he could of had...i only have lunchbox and clod bearings

rcluke

i have loads of 1150 plastic bushings, and quite a few associated b4 size (imperial) ball bearings

Lunchboxer

Luke should just buy my Suzuki Swift and have a whole car as spare...

tamiya trucker

i will give you £30 for it lol, i could do wit ha spare car..

Lunchboxer

£30, maybe that will be enough for the X-Pattern belted tires that you so wanted?! (joke)

Oh yeah, w/ the belted tires, the tires won't balloon up as much, so that's another reason for it.. just FYI!!

rcluke

lmao, i just got the £10 TL-01 for spares

tamiya trucker

lol, my funds have come to a halt for rc at the moment. im putting the mini on hold for a while but not for ever lol. maybe just a couple of weeks

rcluke

lol, the rare x pattern tyres. they seem to be impossible to get hold of [&:] []

Lunchboxer

Yeah, I don't see them at Tower anymore..... [&:]

tamiya trucker

well i took the mini on holiday with me so i could take it on an old run way and really see how fast it would go. long story short..it flippin fast. it goes faster than my race spec tc3 i youst to race and alot more fun.

these pics are of what happens when you hit a tiny gap in the road and you mini goes flying through the air at top speed

i cryed from laughter when it still went after the crash but becouse we shreded the gears it sounded rough

more pics to follow

tamiya trucker

well these are the parts i broke

gears
chassis
wishbone/front arm
cooling fan

i have them ordered and i have aso on there way

alloy blue oil shocks
alloy blue front arms
steel cvd
anti sway bars
and something else buy i cant remember

Lunchboxer

Wow.. odd that the gear is stripped... [sm=confused.gif]

tamiya trucker

i think its when it hit the ground hard. the same happened to my lunchbox when i did a big jump with that

the new chassis is here and so are the cvds.

i have 2 front chassis now, with another gearset i could put them both together and have a twin motor, twin battery and twin servo setup just like the clod lol

Lunchboxer

You bought another kit or just the front chassis?! [sm=eek.gif]

I am not so sure about the aluminum arms as I am afraid that next time you will rip the chassis instead of breaking the arms.. [:@]

Keep us posted!!