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You can always paint it how you like it =)

Lobo 2?

I've never actually seen a 3D printer but just the thought of what you could do is simply amazing. Speaking in terms of this hobby, no more ordering overpriced plastic molded parts when you break something....I cannot wait until they become affordable for everyone.

That sounds fantastic! Good luck =)

Thank you my friend, that was very helpful =) I have added about 1.5oz to the side opposite of the motor (under the receiver) but the weather here in Lexington, KY hasn't been friendly enough to let me test it out yet. I believe part of my issue now is getting the 3Racing shocks to function correctly. I kind of half-assed my shock build when I got them (I was too excited to run the car I think) and last night tore all 4 apart to rebuild them correctly...if you've never built shocks before, the directions they give you are simply atrocious. I had spacers where the seals should be and 2 seals on others...don't know if I was drunk or what I was thinking (or not thinking) when I was building them the first time...but I was quite upset at myself last night I am having problems getting the air out though...the shocks have almost no rebound and squeak like crazy... I'm sure once I get the car balanced and the shocks proper, it will handle quite a bit better =) Thanks again!

I had the same issue when I finished my M-05...just looked too pretty to scratch/get filthy!

I have since removed the servo saver all together and added shims to the inside of the wheels to eliminate some of the slop. I will have to see if that makes the steering more precise. I know the servo saver is meant to protect the gears in the servo but since this servo is a cheap leftover and I have 2 more cheapies, I'm not terribly worried about it. I have adjusted the adjustable spacers on the front and rear shocks to about a 2mm gap (per several references online) the rear though is drooping really badly and there isn't much ground clearance. I'm using 3Racing shocks with the silver kit springs in front and the 3Racing black springs in the back, 37.5wt Losi shock oil in the front and the supplied 3Racing oil in the back (not sure what the weight is)...Does this sound right?

Tried loosening the steering a little and adding shims to the front axles. The car goes straighter but likes to wander which is really annoying. Does the toe out in the front cause this?

Hi, I did replace all of the bushings with ball bearings when I built the kit. I'm also using a digital Kyosho servo I pulled from my DBX. Front wheels are 2 degrees toe out per the instructions. I added about 1.5oz of weight under the receiver to see if balancing it helps it. So far the only difference I notice is that the rear doesn't spin out as easily while coasting into a turn. I will maybe try loosening the pivot screws and see if that helps it find center easier. Thanks =)

Im noticing every time I run this car im having to adjust the trim. I think one of the issues is that I simply cannot get the steering servo/servo horn to fit on perpendicular to the servo. It's always either too far forward or back...I've tried 2 different servos with the same outcome. I have tried just adjusting the trim but every time I run this car the steering has changed somehow. I have double checked the linkage lengths and everything is to spec. Not sure how to fix this...I could just adjust the linkage length if the steering would remain consistent. Im using the tamiya hd servo saver, 3racing steering posts and aluminum steering linkage. Thanks!

You would have less torque but more top end speed with a 19t. I would go with a smaller pinion with a 'faster'motor to avoid thermal issues.

Gotcha, thanks!

I've heard a lot about the sweep tires being more consistent (and cheaper) than the tamiya tires. How do these tires compare to the Tamiya S-Grips and 60D's on the average parking lot surface (with some loose spots)? I am just confused how slicks can have better traction than the standard treaded tires.

I wouldn't go over maybe 20T motor in this car, it's hard enough to control already =)

Please let it be the optima next!!!

Please please be the optima next!

I wish I could afford a M-04 right now...so far I've spent close to $300 for the kit and hop ups. My wife says I've exceeded my R/C budget for the year ;-)

Feel better that I'm not the only one with oversteer/rear traction issues...I was going crazy checking everything to make sure I followed the instructions correctly. I even measure my shocks 3-4 times to make sure they were all the same length. I found that as long as I'm giving it a little throttle into the turns, the rear wheels will stick (even make the car bounce like it is biting too hard) but the moment I turn and let go it will inevitably spin out (or at least lose traction). Wondering if it would help to adjust the throttle trim so it's always under some power. Totally agree about ditching the hi-torque SS, I was reading online that buying it is a MUST so I ordered one but have been sorely disappointed with its performance. Car has a hard time finding straight after a turn like the servo is still not centering. Overall, I am really impressed with the M05...you have to consider, to scale this car is going 250-300mph! I doubt very many 1:1 cars can corner like these cars do =)

Okay one more question...I looked up the sweep mini tires and am a little confused. I see different variants such as 33 deg,25, 40, etc. Im not sure how to identify what is considered soft or hard. I will be running outdoors in a parking lot...any suggestions? Thanks!

Okay thanks! Im going to try less toe in on front first, then if that doesnt work put on some s grips on rear and harder springs. I really dont want to tear the car apart to lock the diff but I will if nothing else works...

Okay, thanks for the help guys! The toe out for the front end is about 1-2 degrees right now...I will try to set it closer to 3 degrees and see if that helps with the turns. Toe out in the front helps the front maintain traction in turns but slows the car down on straights, right? I have 'softened' the rear shocks (with the adjuster on the shock) and stiffened the front...I hope the rear wheel making more contact with the ground will help with traction.

I know this is a fairly old thread but I purchased a neewer 13.5T brushless that I use in my M-05. It works GREAT with the TBLE-02 ESC...barely gets warm. I think as long as it is a sensored brushless above 10.5T for offroad/13.5T for onroad you'll be fine... The ESC is just a pain in the butt to set up.

Here is my M-05 build, I was originally going to have a 'build off' with my friend over the winter (he is building a M-06) but was having so much fun, I finished it in a weekend =) Have to be careful not to break the car before the race this spring =) Here is a list of the 'hop-ups' for it so far =) 5000Mah Onyx battery Full ball bearings Neewer 13.5T brushless motor Aluminum steering post Aluminum steering link 3Racing shocks Hi torque servo saver Will have M-Grip tires on front/S-Grip rear (trying to wear out my kit tires first)

Hi everyone, I just finished my M-05 and so far LOVE it...it is just a blast to drive. I am having some issues though with rear traction. The rear end seems to slide all over when I COAST into a sharp turn with no motor power regardless of which direction I turn. Under power, the rear tires seem to grip okay...does anybody have any idea how to remedy this? I have tried adjusting preload on the front and rear shocks with no luck. The only other solution I can think of is adding weight to the rear (which I really don't want to do) I have checked to make sure the shocks are equal in length and the wheels seem to all be evenly making contact with the ground, front toe out/rear toe in is set per manual. I will also give you a list of upgrades I currently have - Full ball bearings, kit tires on front (they are now bald), M grip tires rear, 3Racing shocks, hi torque servo saver, aluminum steering posts, aluminum steering link, 13.5T Neewer brushless motor.