Garry Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 How long did the tyres last in the end? I got 5 months from a a set just racing once a week, with a black can motor and some Vapextech 3700's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Tyres would rip in about 2 runs. Spur gear went after 3 runs. It was just too light, the tyres would balloon on the tiniest squeeze of the trigger, it probably couldn't go any faster than 30mph from the tyres turning into dinner plates. I tried belting them loads but hardly made a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightspeed Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 How long did the tyres last in the end? I got 5 months from a a set just racing once a week, with a black can motor and some Vapextech 3700's. 5 months Thats good. Am I right thats on concrete Gary? With a semi-locked diff, and running hard on the throttle on carpet, 5 weeks is good for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yup, but with an open diff for me, I need steering when I brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightspeed Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yup, but with an open diff for me, I need steering when I brake. Brakes? See, you should run silver can motors, dont need brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ok i want to get one of these and stick my MM in it on 6 cells, is there a Rwd one? Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yes (M04 chassis), but it doesn't fit the Mini body, and its a handful to drive with a silver can in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**bnt** Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi, I am new to this forum and new to the world of R/C, It started because my boyfriend has got an R/C car (not sure what it is lol) and i wanted to do a new body shell for his car so brought a Rover mini cooper racing shell(M03 i think ) but it didn't fit his car so i have decided to have my own R/C car and try make it better than his HAHAHA but not sure what chassis to use and where to get one Tina x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) You could get an racing type chassis that is 4wd such this (that will have to be imported from Hong Kong) or you could get a chassis that is front wheel drove such as this. Both will require building and electrics though, the racing chassis reqiuring more all electrics so is the more expensive of the 2. Welcome to the forum btw. Edited August 5, 2007 by Hpi_matrix_stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightspeed Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 by the look of his tyres hes done about 2 race meetings on the kit tyres and they have like gone kinda flakey. just seem you cant find the HPI tyres no where :S FYI, I've now done 6 race meetings on Tamiya D60 Supergrip tyres. They still feel "rubbery" unlike the harder compound kit tyres that go hard. They show no signs of wear, unlike the kit tyres which would have been changed after 4 or 5 meetings, and the grip level is still spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thought id add some pictures of my mini. The crappy kit tyres seem to loose all the power so iv got some nice cooper rims with proline bow-ties to put on once the tread on the kit tyres is totally gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Micro tyres? Hmm, I heard they might fit but never tried it. Proline Road Hawgs might work on tarmac then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) They fit great, wish id bought some on-roads in stead of bow-ties though Edited August 22, 2007 by Hpi_matrix_stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Did a spot of mini rallying, hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 ooh, proper use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Mtroniks esc was getting hot today and started to thermal. After a bench test iv found out the esc starts getting hot just standing still Looks like il have to sell it on ebay asap . Nor sure what to replace it with, will probably go Nosram due to their cheapness and lifetime warrenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Still selling yours Matrix? Thinking of keeping mine, hardly worth the effort posting it for how cheap they are 2nd hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Still selling yours Matrix? Thinking of keeping mine, hardly worth the effort posting it for how cheap they are 2nd hand. If someone wants to buy it from me for a decent price they can as I really need some money after the e-revo purchase. However im starting to think this is possibley the best r/c ever...it just never breaks £40 posted for yours is pretty good, thought of selling it on ebay? Ones with basic electrics seem to sell for £60-£65. On the other hand if you want to split the alloy knuckles and wheels from it I could be interested in those Edited September 11, 2007 by Hpi_matrix_stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 My main race one went for £50 as a roller only, but that had a mint Tarmac setup. Box stock apart from ballraces, threaded plastic oil shocks, different springs and some lightweight kingpins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 does the mini come with bearings if not can some one post a link as to where to get them from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 link isnt working but would these fit link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 i just got me a mini link not to bad a price £97 including postage and it comes with radio gear going to be getting a new shell for it to paint up like my real mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 my mini arrived today had a quick go with it and its pretty nippy to say its stock is there any upgrades for this chassis as it looks different to yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-Mini-Impreza-WRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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