Whatever happened to the M-07?

[FromageTheDog 65]

As the subject says, whatever happened to the M-07?  Seems like only the RWD M-08 is readily available these days.  Was angling for a new FWD chassis and would rather not another M-05...

[yogi-bear 2321]

I always thought M-07 was a concept chassis, so limited run. It didn't even come with a body.

[sosidge 624]

2 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

I always thought M-07 was a concept chassis, so limited run. It didn't even come with a body.

It has a standard 58xxx number so not a limited edition. Concept is just a name Tamiya have played with for the current generation of "race" M-chassis.

There were M-07s in the UK shops a few weeks ago, don't know when they will be back, better off asking a shop to get an ETA from their distributor. 

The kit is 5 years old now and Tamiya are a law unto themselves when it comes to production runs.

[yogi-bear 2321]

1 hour ago, sosidge said:

It has a standard 58xxx number so not a limited edition. Concept is just a name Tamiya have played with for the current generation of "race" M-chassis.

There were M-07s in the UK shops a few weeks ago, don't know when they will be back, better off asking a shop to get an ETA from their distributor. 

The kit is 5 years old now and Tamiya are a law unto themselves when it comes to production runs.

very true, it always seemed to me an odd-ball release though. I managed to get one a couple of years ago, but they never to me seemed that prevalent, and not cheap. I wonder if they got what they needed from it or if they've done the same to any other chassis?

[sosidge 624]

The standard M-08 is also called Concept.

[catman79 346]

the m07 kits will regularly dry up from time to time, must just be tamiya's procustion run. the m07 is not a limited edition, however the m07R was, and those sold out a few years back. 

the standard m07, with upgraded shocks is all you will ever need, fantastic little cars. i started racing one earlier this year, and prefer it to my xray x4! 

i like the look of the m08r, but not sure it would be much good on the low grip carpet we use. 

[Busdriver 6209]

I bought an M07 concept a few months ago in the UK . Details in the builds thread, so they are still available. Got mine from Fusion hobbies one of our sponsors.

[qatmix 794]

They are still available. They do sell out as they are a popular chassis for club racing as they are basically perfect to run, even box stock.
 

A friend and his son bought two only last week. Shops always get them back in stock. 

[FromageTheDog 65]

It's not lost on me that most of you responding in the affirmative are not in the USA!

We just can't have nice things, here...  :-(

[stulec52 50]

My local club here in Calgary, Canada, has a Mini class day every 2 weeks.
All M class Tamiya chassis are allowed.
Recent A Main winners have run, M03, M05, M07 and M08.
I run an 07 and an 08.  I find the 07 a little quicker when the track is a little more technical.
I just ordered some new spare parts for the 07 this week.
Super popular at my club.