M-chassis ground clearance

[Rijkvv]

Hi all. I own an M08, and even though I do like the build quality I was a bit disappointed by its ground clearance, or rather the lack thereof. With no ultrasmooth track nearby I would like to get an additional M-chassis which would be a bit easier to run. I assume the M07 has a similar ground clearance. But what about the cheaper less race-specific chassis like M05 or M06 (of which the latter would have my preference due to more interesting rwd bodies)? IIRC I've read that M06 is a good chassis as well, though not the same league as M07 or M08? I don't consider 4wd chassis at the moment.

[Guest]

I would go with the M06- it's the cheaper option. I own one and I love it.

[Pylon80]

1 hour ago, Rijkvv said:

Hi all. I own an M08, and even though I do like the build quality I was a bit disappointed by its ground clearance, or rather the lack thereof. With no ultrasmooth track nearby I would like to get an additional M-chassis which would be a bit easier to run. I assume the M07 has a similar ground clearance. But what about the cheaper less race-specific chassis like M05 or M06 (of which the latter would have my preference due to more interesting rwd bodies)? IIRC I've read that M06 is a good chassis as well, though not the same league as M07 or M08? I don't consider 4wd chassis at the moment.

How much ground clearance do you need?

[toyolien]

XM-01?

 

**edit** just spotted you don't want 4wd. I'd still get one anyway though. 

[OnTheTrail]

I measured one of my M06's with some step drill bits for you.   The lowest part of the chassis is the rear motor cover which is only a slight bit lower than the rest of the chassis and it measures at 29/64" or about 11.5mm.  

[CMshooter]

The m series tires are smaller.  Can you fit a standard set of 26mm tires?

[Quailane]

The M05ra rides pretty high and is 2wd. You can also raise the ground clearance on the M05 and M06 by using the M05ra uprights. They have two ride height options with different mounting holes. The lower mounting holes keep the stock ride height, and the upper mounting holes raise the ride height by 5mm. 

Here is a link:

 https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spare-parts/rc-m05ra-f-parts/

[Honza]

M-08 can be modified to run higher. You can file downstops and use longer ball connectors on dampers. Or, with some modifications to the front C-hub, XM-01 uprights can be used to get additional 5mm ride height with no other modifications needed.

M-05Ra and other cars using old design of suspension can run at higher ride height, but due to short front arms, the suspension hardly works.. I tried to make it work, but eventually, I had to make my own arms combined with XM-01 uprights.

This is my MF-01X with both designs of suspension installed and 1.9 rallyblock tires. Slightly longer damper shaft is needed to get to the suspension limit. Driveshafts become limitation at this point.

[TurnipJF]

I have my M-06 riding at around 18mm ground clearance with rally blocks and Mini CVA shocks. It works well on uneven rally type terrain. 

 

[naturbo2000]

M06 + M05ra hubs FTW.

This is a stretched and lifted M06. The crawler wheels and tyres help, though i did burn out a motor...

[Pylon80]

28 minutes ago, naturbo2000 said:

though i did burn out a motor...

Something higher turn like a Formula Tuned might help? Very, very cool looking truck and correctly RWD as it should! 👏

[Elbowloh]

Got an M05 pro 2, with added M05Ra hubs and use as a rally set up with the Golf GTI MK2 body

[SlideWRX]

Are you running 55D or 60D tires?  60D might give you ~2.5mm more clearance if you just want a bit more...