will16 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Hey MSUK! I always wanted a rally car, and have been looking out for one. I went for an M03 Mini. I was looking on eBay and one came up in Reading. I won it for Edited August 13, 2013 by will16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagejoe Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 nice man always wanted a mini my self is it fwd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Have a look at my topic m8 it shows you how to convert it and any other questions feel free to mp me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlP Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Nice little result with that mini, I am tempted to do the old indoor one I have here just seems a shame to use it outside lol how's the ground clearance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will16 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) nice man always wanted a mini my self is it fwd? Get one! They are so much fun! Have a look at my topic m8 it shows you how to convert it and any other questions feel free to mp me. Thanks. I was reading you thread before I bought one. Very helpful Nice little result with that mini, I am tempted to do the old indoor one I have here just seems a shame to use it outside lol how's the ground clearance ? Thanks. It's pretty low, probably about 1/2 inch. But you can put TL01 suspension arms and longer shocks to raise it. Edited August 13, 2013 by will16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
130rsphil Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Nice Mini - are you going to put some rally-block tyres on those rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Glad you found it help full, I have lots of updates to add so I'll update my topic tomz Edited August 13, 2013 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will16 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nice Mini - are you going to put some rally-block tyres on those rims? Thanks! Yep, should be getting some rally blocks soon! Not done a lot more, had fun running it really rather than working on it. I raised the body to give it better clearance on jumps. I swapped out the ESC and motor for a HPI 15T unit. Little faster than the 13T Double, but the ESC doesn't give up after 10 mins of heat! I added some retro silver on black number plates with a old school Dymo machine. Not perfect, but easy. Added tow hooks front and rear and a Works style exhaust. New Stance- Front Plate- Front Tow Hook- Rear Plate, Tow Hook and Exhaust- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Here's mine, M03 with a Colt Skoda Fabia WRC shell. It's on HPI MX60 wheels and tyres here but it runs Suzuki Swift wheels and M-series rally blocks usually. I found longer shocks caused the steering to bind sometimes. Get a high torque servo saver and the alloy servo arm and you'll be sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 What turn motor you going to be using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will16 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Here's mine, M03 with a Colt Skoda Fabia WRC shell. It's on HPI MX60 wheels and tyres here but it runs Suzuki Swift wheels and M-series rally blocks usually. I found longer shocks caused the steering to bind sometimes. Get a high torque servo saver and the alloy servo arm and you'll be sorted. Looks good! Thanks for the shock and steering info. What turn motor you going to be using I was using a 15T, but I think it may be broken.The Mini broke today. Not sure why, but the motor just gave up! The Landy came to the rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
130rsphil Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Good old Landy! Hope you get the Mini fixed soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm currently using a 21t and I'm finding it a little bit to fast so I'm thing about going for 27t. I wouldn't go for anything under 21t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 As Alex said, the chassis is too light for a very quick motor. 21t is about as fast as you need, 13t EZRun is perfect. (That's what they use in the Australian M-series race comps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will16 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Well, I'm bringing this back from the dead! After the HPI motor gave up, it's sat unloved on my shelf. As I'm going to the Lake District tomorrow, I thought I work on it and take it along. Keeping with the rally theme, I've added mudflaps, few more stickers, "L Plates" and a driver (Evil Ed). I really need some rally tires as the fronts (Now on rear) are be completely! Sorry for the crappy iPad photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Loving Evil Ed with the Punisher helmet Mini's are great fun, I had a shot of one when I went to the Much More GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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