Tamiya m03 manual

Drive train, chassis tuning, tires electronics are all important factors in making a well-rounded racecar. The M03L simple construction and fundamentally good handling are a good platform for this. Additionally, the Mini is a relatively cheap class to run and even a well hop-up car wont break the bank. The diff. The only deviation from this should be in your choice of greases. Don't be afraid to experiment with different greases to tune your car. Softer grease should help the car turn better on a tight course, while thicker grease should help the car "bite" more off the corners.

Tighten the differential until it stops, but do not apply excessive force. Make sure the diff. A set of lightweight diff. A differential that is set too loose will not only make the car slow and difficult to drive, but eventually will come apart.

Here are some important steps you can take to ensure that your Mini rolls as free as possible. Ball bearings: you must have these to race competitively. The rolling resistance of the car will be greatly reduced with a good set of bearings. Although Tamiya bearings are not required, in my experience Tamiya sealed ball bearings are the highest quality and will last much longer in your Mini. For an added performance advantage, remove the seals from the bearings and clean out the factory grease, then lube the bearings with light oil such as Tamiya's Metal Bearing oil.

Replace the seals. Periodically cleaning and re-oiling the bearings will extend their life an improve performance. A set of universals in the M03L will also help drive line efficiency. This is especially true as you steer your Mini.

The angles that universal can achieve are better than the standard dog bones and their use can reduce or eliminate dreaded wheel-hop in the Mini. Wheels that don't stay in contact with road don't provide the best acceleration. Lube the universals with light oil and be sure to keep them clean! A nice thing about the new M03L is the middle chassis extension. It provides some much needed room for electronics in the Mini. Previously electronics either had to be placed on the top high C.

I can't stress enough how important it is to keep the C. A car with a low center of gravity will have less body roll and will also be less likely to tip over. This is very desirable! Shoe Goo is your best friend in this endeavor. Double-sided tape is unlikely to work, because of the unevenness in the bottom of the chassis.

Be creative when mounting the electronics, but keep in mind that you should be able to get to the frequency crystal and be able to adjust your speed control. This means that the Mini's servo does not have the leverage that can be achieved by other cars with bell-crank steering. It is therefore very important, for racing purposes, that the servo you choose has plenty of torque and speed. I highly recommend running a good quality FM radio system.

Most racers quickly find out how good their radio equipment is at a major race. Lots of transmitters means lots of radio noise and there is absolutely nothing worse than having radio problems at a race.

Read your radio's instruction manual carefully; most contain excellent tips for routing the wiring on your car to avoid interference.

Steering Use a high-torque servo saver to protect the investment you made in that expensive servo. If you choose the Tamiya unit install the longer of the two servo horns that are included in the kit. Like us on Facebook! Popular Posts. Tamiya TT02 guide, Mods, tuning and tips for club racing.

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