Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 12, 2011 can this be done using an m-chassis as a base or am i best to get a TL-01 to cut down and use M04 arms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 12, 2011 Cleveland models sell a 3 Racing kit that converts a TT01 into a 4wd M sized chassis for about £35. I may get one of these after Christmas for my WRC Fabia so I can put a Mini shell on my M03. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 12, 2011 cheers for the info Tony, i didn't know anything about that. Definitely an option now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted October 12, 2011 now THAT is interesting . do you happen to know the hight of the front shock mounts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIGGY 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Here's mine from a couple of years ago. I have also done the TL01 conversion which I actually prefer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 338 Posted October 12, 2011 Another option is twin motor. MO3 front. MO4 rear. Also there is that new model coming out with a TA05 VDF drivetrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 12, 2011 Here's mine from a couple of years ago. I have also done the TL01 conversion which I actually prefer. Griggy, did you prefer it as in got more satisfaction from the build, or does the TL/M chop drive better than the TT/M? I am thinking of chopping a TL01 to build a 4WD Wild Willy, if I can get my hands one of each. How easy was the chop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 12, 2011 i think i'll go with a TL-01 first of all as the shell i have in mind is 225 x 165 or 175mm so i can get the exact size i need by cutting rather than converting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 12, 2011 What's the shell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 13, 2011 I've got the Controlfreax one on a TB01, with wide axles fitted to fill the arches, have they done their M Chassis one now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIGGY 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Griggy, did you prefer it as in got more satisfaction from the build, or does the TL/M chop drive better than the TT/M?I am thinking of chopping a TL01 to build a 4WD Wild Willy, if I can get my hands one of each. How easy was the chop? Tony, to answer your question it is both really. I have always liked the way the TL drives compared to the TT & the build was satisfying because it's a one-off. I made mine 239mm to fit the M04 beetle shell but getting it down to 210mm for a mini is easy enough. The chop itself is a little daunting at first when you realise that you have just chopped a chassis in half...you just need a steady hand. The prop had to be cut down & the hardest part for me was drilling a new hole for the drive pin. The 3racing TT/M kit is good value but I found it very brittle especially the lower arms, they would always break if you hit something. It's also very fiddly especially when trying to get it to 210mm. I ran mine 225mm with the Suzuki Swift body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thetamiyakid 38 Posted October 13, 2011 You could always wait for this to be released - Tamiya 4wd M chassis 210mm wheelbase Tamiya 84255 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 13, 2011 I've got the Controlfreax one on a TB01, with wide axles fitted to fill the arches, have they done their M Chassis one now? they haven't yet but i spoke to lewis over e-mail and it will be coning in the New Year so i've got a bit of time You could always wait for this to be released - Tamiya 4wd M chassis 210mm wheelbase Tamiya 84255 i seen that when i did a search, it's another option but it'll be new, probably a bit expensive for me and i'd be scared to give it a good hammering up a grassy hill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 13, 2011 Griggy, I am going to give this a go with a TL01 once I get my hands on one, I got my hands on some Plastex which is used to repair motorbike fairings and it's perfect for a 'cut and shut' chassis plus it means you don't need bracing plates to hold the chassis halves together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted October 13, 2011 that's exactly what i'm going to do Tony, got some plastex here and most of the parts i need so if i can get a TL01 cheap it'll be a go-er Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonysmini 19 Posted October 13, 2011 Ha ha, same plan here, just need to find the donor cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites