Originally created by Sir Alec Isigonis in 1959, and tuned by John Cooper, the "Mini" has established worldwide fame on both the commercial and racing scene. Tamiya has reproduced the racing version in a 1/10 scale R/C car format.
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M-03L/M-04L CHASSIS |
Rear wheel drive M04 pictured above - see below
for other variants.
The M04 is an ABS
monocoque chassis with separate polycarbonate
gearbox. The rear motor drives the rear wheels
through gears and a gear differential. Four
wheel independent double wishbone suspension
system is damped by four coil spring units. A
large urethane bumper protects the suspension
from damage.
Many cars are
available with this chassis including:-
Touring
Cars: Rover Mini Cooper Racing (M03)
Road Cars: Honda
S2000, BMW M Roadster
Other bodyshells
also fit this chassis including:-
Road Cars: Suzuki
Wagon R (M03), Toyota bB
There are many
hop up parts that are now available; see the
hop ups pages for a complete listing.
Specifications of
the Standard FF02 chassis (with Honda S2000
bodyshell)
Overall
length: 409mm
Overall
width: 177mm
Wheelbase:
239mm
Tread
F 140mm/R 148mm
Chassis
material: polycarbonate
Chassis
shape: monocoque
Suspension:
front and rear double wishbone
Damper:
F/R coil over friction damper
Transmission
type: rear installed motor with gear drive 2WD
Gear
ratio: 6.82:1 (kit standard)
Diff.
gear system: R 3-bevel diff
Recommended
speed controller: electronic speed controller
Tyre
width: F/R both 27mm
Tyre
diameter: F/R both 65mm
Tread
pattern: F/R treaded
M03 FWD Chassis
The motor is
front mounted and drives the front wheels via
gears and a bevel gear differential.
Mini by Nick Howells of the Boronia Radio Controlled Car Club. The BRCCC holds mini races every Wednesday evening. For more information go to www.brccc.org
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