kitefighter

I've seen a video on youtube where RC Kicks fitted the Tamiya Ford Escort Bodyshell to a Tamiya M-08 chassis. I wondered if anyone else is trying this set up and if so, does the M-08 chassis allow for different ride height settings on the suspension?

Thanks for that. Can you tell me if the Tamiya 51000 high torque servo would be compatible with the MF-01x?

Thank you for the advice. I think I’ll just try the CS3 and see how it steers, upgrade later if needed. By the way, what does a servo saver arm do?

Hello, I have the new Tamiya Ford Escort MK II which of course comes with the MF-01X chassis. As part of the purchase bundle, I have an inexpensive Tamiya-Carsen Low Profile Steering Servo CS3 with metal gears. However, I have also got hold of the Yeah Racing Suspension upgrade suspension kit for this chassis, and it's recommended to use a higher torque steering servo. So my questions are: 1. Is the Carsen-Tamiya CS3 up to the job? 2. If not, then which steering servo should I use that will fit into the limited space for the MX-01X? 3. Does anyone have any experience of steering servo torque issues on the Tamiya MF-01X, particularly with an ugraded suspension? Many thanks and kind regards. kitefighter

Hello, I made a mess of the job at the first attempt. But yes, the rear posts on an M-07 have to go through the roof on the HPI Datsun 510 body. Please see pictures in the link below to show you where.

Hello everyone. As I was having fun running my Tamiya M-07 in the large open plan office after working hours (as you do), I tried practicing driving faster and faster and then triggering the brakes. It was great fun on the carpet and even more on the shiny floor with the car skidding to a halt. The only thing is, I haven't really much idea of what electronic braking is and how it works. Anyone care to explain? Is this how it works? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_braking Thanks.

Hello, Does anyone have any advice, experience regarding modifying / fitting a ready painted driver to 1/10 scale car?

Very nice.

Thank you very much Mad Ax. I've re-routed the power cables back to how it was before, away from the ESC and it's working properly! A case of reading the manual and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"

Thanks for your help here. I didn't notice the steering servo twitching. Haven't tried swapping the ESC and servo leads but will try and see what happens. I used a dry cloth to clean carpet dust on the body. Didn't touch the electrics. I did un plug the battery leads to re-route but will check I didn't reconnect back to front. (I'm sure I didn't because I checked beforehand). *Antenna lead! I have attached the battery leads to the same post as the antenna so maybe this is the problem! I will change back and see what happens.* Transmitter has recently new batteries but will change. If all else fails, will rebind. I think it has to be the antenna lead and battery lead being in close proximity because that's the one thing I changed yesterday. Thanks again for your help good sir. (or madam).

Hello, The ESC is a Hobbywing Quicrun 1060 Brushed Waterproof.

It's in a Tamiya M-07 chassis with a HPI Datsun 510 bodyshell.

I didn't need to calibrate as I installed it last year without any problems. Everything has been fine, including from the weekend test run on a carpet. All I did today was to clean up the model ready for it's next trial, and it was whilst testing the model on the table that something has gone wrong. It must be the controller because if I turn the model on and not the controller, everything is normal. But when I now turn it on, it's as if the Speed Controller is getting a signal to perform some rapid test. The car will crash if I don't fix this.

Hello I am using Absima CR3P controller and receiver. All of a sudden, the controller is sending a signal to the receiver to go forward, then max speed, then backwards. I'm not touching the trigger and its not a trim problem. Any ideas how to fix? Never had this problem before and the system is still under warranty.

Ah yes, well you have me there. The car is being driven by a novice under strict instruction not to crash and risk damage to the body shell.