The XM-01 fanbase or general info on this new pro chassis 58738

[GToddC5 2234]

Finally got my XM-01, but lots in line ahead of it. Like many here, I'll be building it for a 959 runner so that my original can remain a shelfer.

[Wystan Withers 447]

Dropped the hammer on mine today. Was on the fence (whether to get it now or wait until I could pretend it was for my b-day in September and not just weak-willed "new chassis lust") and then it hit me- as a new chassis it'll take a little time for the aftermarket to ramp up and I could justify the purchase as an 'investment' and get CF damper stays and such to market before the usual suspects. Might even get it to pay for itself eventually... 

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6 hours ago, Wystan Withers said:

Dropped the hammer on mine today. Was on the fence (whether to get it now or wait until I could pretend it was for my b-day in September and not just weak-willed "new chassis lust") and then it hit me- as a new chassis it'll take a little time for the aftermarket to ramp up and I could justify the purchase as an 'investment' and get CF damper stays and such to market before the usual suspects. Might even get it to pay for itself eventually... 

If your quick MCI Racing are 20% off for this long weekend, maybe the TGB 959 body through them qualifies 🤔 Just a thought.

CF damper stays you say for an XM-01? nice 👌🏻 

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Swapped out the plastic Spur gear holder  for an Aluminium one. Nice little 5 minute job for longevity.

[RFAAPFF 12]

My Xm-01! Fiat 1000 fits great

[Wystan Withers 447]

Yeah, that 20% is deeper than their usual 15% but having blown my fun money budget for the moment I'll have to wait for their Labor Day or "Random Tuesday in August" sale (they seem to have one about every six weeks). My next order from them is going to involve several cars so I have to prepare for that wallet dent.

[Tamiyastef 2870]

On 7/5/2024 at 3:16 PM, chris.alex said:

Tried to install the #42300 DCJs

Is the steering limited with the included universals? Or you just like the smootness of the DCJ's?

[RFAAPFF 12]

My Xm-01! Fiat 1000 fits great

[Alex97 501]

53 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

Is the steering limited with the included universals? Or you just like the smootness of the DCJ's?

Personally I think the stocks are ok however DCJ will always be better. 

[chris.alex 1517]

5 hours ago, Tamiyastef said:

Is the steering limited with the included universals? Or you just like the smootness of the DCJ's?

The universals supplied are absolutely fine. However, I have found in other cars that the DCJs in the front axle can be a noticeable improvement.

[chris.alex 1517]

While I was sorting and cleaning up my RC parts the other day, I found some brand new DCJ parts with 42mm shafts that I had intended for my XV01 some time ago. 🤔😀 I decided to put them in my XM01 instead. So I ordered the 30mm shafts, assembled the DCJs and installed them today in my XM01. They now fit perfectly. Looking forward to the next practice laps. 🙂

[Alex97 501]

2 minutes ago, chris.alex said:

While I was sorting and cleaning up my RC parts the other day, I found some brand new DCJ parts with 42mm shafts that I had intended for my XV01 some time ago. 🤔😀 I decided to put them in my XM01 instead. So I ordered the 30mm shafts, assembled the DCJs and installed them today in my XM01. They now fit perfectly. Looking forward to the next practice laps. 🙂

I don't suppose you have the part numbers?

[chris.alex 1517]

10 hours ago, Alex97 said:

I don't suppose you have the part numbers?

Well, I can think of two options: 

1. DCJ Set 42300 plus 42218 axles plus two 5x10x3mm bearings as @Honza suggested.
2. DCJ Set 42216 or 42312 plus the 30mm DCJ shafts 19804932. 

The 19804932 shafts are only sold separately by a few retailers, so the first option may be the right one for most people.

[Wystan Withers 447]

Nasty, ugly, too fat pattern in the CF, but it was the only 3mm thickness I had on hand.  Can't wipe the smile off my face, first cut perfect fit- that never happens. I do have the center cut out in the design similar to the XV-02 unit, but I got impatient and stopped the run as soon as the parts were ready to remove. I'll get some proper Tamiya 1mm weave ordered and these'll be available for public consumption in a couple weeks

[Andreas W 2708]

@Wystan Withers. That is looking superb in my eyes and would be a must have for many. BTW what are those nice mesh wheels you have there? These would look fab under both the Golf MK1 or MK2 body.

[Wystan Withers 447]

Homebrew modular idea I've been working on. Sharp eyes will note the three lug nuts ala' Renault as these are meant to correct Tamiya going the easy route and not making a new wheel when they introduced the Jagermeister livery on the A110. The center disk is a separate piece for easy painting/swapping.

[Andreas W 2708]

2 hours ago, Wystan Withers said:

Homebrew modular idea I've been working on. Sharp eyes will note the three lug nuts ala' Renault as these are meant to correct Tamiya going the easy route and not making a new wheel when they introduced the Jagermeister livery on the A110. The center disk is a separate piece for easy painting/swapping.

 

Looking good and a bright idea. I give you a new one,  that would be ultra correct on the lovely A110: Tramont or Gotti. Also often used on Golf in the 90s on more costy projects in Germany. 

[Honza 1180]

On 7/12/2024 at 9:31 AM, chris.alex said:

Well, I can think of two options: 

1. DCJ Set 42300 plus 42218 axles plus two 5x10x3mm bearings as @Honza suggested.
2. DCJ Set 42216 or 42312 plus the 30mm DCJ shafts 19804932. 

The 19804932 shafts are only sold separately by a few retailers, so the first option may be the right one for most people.

Thanks for the Info, how did you find PN of the swing shafts? I went through several documents and couldn't find it 😃

I can see a 3rd option - 19804932 + 42218 + 42219 + 42221 (not sure if it's cheaper option than modifying the whole set or not)

[Kpowell911 2293]

Has anyone got a list of Genuine Tamiya M BodyShells? Im still working on the 959, but fancy something else too. I cant appear to use google without loads of non Tamiya stuff showing up? Dont suppose Tamiya ever did a pre finished M Body??

[Aerobert 2326]

2 hours ago, Kpowell911 said:

Has anyone got a list of Genuine Tamiya M BodyShells? Im still working on the 959, but fancy something else too. I cant appear to use google without loads of non Tamiya stuff showing up? Dont suppose Tamiya ever did a pre finished M Body??

Here you go. Source is Tamiyabase.com. Many of them are no longer available. This list does not claim to be exhaustive. 

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTI 16V Rally

Volkswagen Golf Mk.1 Racing Gr.2

VW Karmann Ghia

VW Type 2

Nissan Silvia (S13)

Nissan Silvia (S15)

Mini Cooper '94 Monte Carlo

Ford Escort Mk2 Rally

NSU TT

Toyota GR Yaris

Suzuki Swift Sport

Citroen DS

Opel Kadett GT/E

Alfa Romeo Guillia Sprint 

Fiat 131 Abarth Rally 

Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR

Alpine A110 1973

Lotus Europa Special

Citroen 2CV / 2CV Rally

Volkswagen Beetle Rally

Mazda Demio / Mazda 2

Mercedes G 320 Cabrio

Mazda Roadster

Suzuki Jimny

Lowride Pumpkin

Renault Alpine A110 '71

Go Pro Monster Sport Super Swift

Volkswagen Beetle

Mini JWC Coupe

Honda Ballade Sports Mugen CR-X

Mazda RX-7

Suzuki Swift Super 1600

Honda S800 Racing

Alfa Romeo MiTo

Abarth 500 Assetto Sport

Mini Cooper Racing

Fiat 500

Mini Cooper S 2006

Eunos Roadster 

Mini Cooper (New)

Toyota bB

BMW M Roadster 

Honda S2000

Suzuki Wagon R RR

Porsche 911 Carrera 

Mercedes Benz SLK

Porsche Boxster

Honda S-MX Lowdown 

Datsun 280ZX Sports Version (OEM) / Datsun 280ZX Street Custom 

Renault 5 Turbo Rally 

[chris.alex 1517]

8 hours ago, Honza said:

Thanks for the Info, how did you find PN of the swing shafts? I went through several documents and couldn't find it 😃

I can see a 3rd option - 19804932 + 42218 + 42219 + 42221 (not sure if it's cheaper option than modifying the whole set or not)

If I remember correctly, I first searched on Google for "tamiya double cardan joints 30mm shafts" and found the shafts on a Dutch (the-border) and a Japanese (g-works-inc) website. Then I thought if they exist as separately sold items, Mr Seidel must have them too. When it comes to Tamiya parts, it's an excellent German address: www.modellbau-seidel.de 
The website is a kind of Tamiya encyclopedia. I searched for "30mm" and found, among other things, our DCJ shafts. Two days later I had them on my desk. 🙂

[Wystan Withers 447]

Any kit which was offered in XB would have had finished bodies, so I assume there would have been a service part available at one time.

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2 hours ago, chris.alex said:

 it's an excellent German address: www.modellbau-seidel.de 

Not sure how far they ship to in Europe, but they don’t ship to Australia unfortunately when I’ve emailed them.

They did have some hard to find discontinued Tamiya bodies shells listed when I looked a while ago (Mini included). Might still be there?

[chris.alex 1517]

9 minutes ago, Re-Bugged said:

Not sure how far they ship to in Europe, but they don’t ship to Australia unfortunately when I’ve emailed them.

I know it's a shame. They are a bit oddball and perhaps seem a bit old-fashioned. They don't even use cookies on their website! 🙂

Tamico ships abroad and they got the shafts in stock too: https://tamico.de/Tamiya-19804932-Antriebswellen-30mm-2-M-05verII-R

[RallyX 19]

Finally had the chance to run my XM-01 on a dirt track yesterday, and the rear end was a bit looser than I'd like. Do any of you have a source for softer springs that will fit these mini shocks? I'm in the US, but I don't have a problem with ordering from overseas.