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03-09-2008
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The 2nd LBMCC Tamiya M Chassis Grand Prix supported by Much-More UK
Tamiya Mini Drivers, put a date in your diary.
Leighton Buzzard Model Car Club Presents the second M Chassis Mini Grand Prix. on Sunday 30th November 2008 Supported by Much-More UK Sponsored by Selections Racing And in aid of The NationalGulf Veterans and Families Association 10* Car Heats. Minimum of 4 x 5 minute qualifying rounds and three leg finals Class Structure Class 1. Mini Se7en. LBMCC Race Series Cars
Class 2. Mini Miglia. Tamiya Eurocup Series Cars All cars must be built to the standard specifications and without modifications, other than hop up parts listed below. No other standard parts other than these may be used, Non Tamiya pinions of the same pitch, sizes 16t to 20t can be used. Any Tamiya shims, spacers and O rings can be used. This is mainly for the removal of play in moving parts. Parts that vary only by colour are also permitted. The use of solid differentials is not permitted. These must be built as per kit instructions. However any grease or oil maybe used. Blue-tac or other similar substances are also not permitted.
Aluminium hardware parts including screws, ball joints and turnbuckles maybe used. No other Hop up parts may be used, unless notification of change is made during the season. Non Tamiya or other Tamiya hop-up bearings of the same size (e.g. 53008, 53029 & 53066) can be used in place of metal or plastic bushes. Bearing shields may not be removed. Any Tamiya Spring may be used as long as it is without modification. 5.0mm Ride Height rule will be enforced. Limited Edition parts (49xxx)
Speed Controllers 45029 ESC TEU-101BK CPR UNIT (FROM OLDER XB PRO KITS) Bodyshells As listed in General Rules above. Wheels Any Tamiya 60D wheel can be used. This included hop up (53xxx,54xxx) and carbon reinforced wheels Tyres 50683 - M-Chassis 60D radial tyre 50684 - M Chassis M Grip Radial Tyre 53254 - M Chassis S Grip Radial Tyre Tyres must not be modified in anyway. This includes belting and rounding of the edges of the tread. Additive may be used. Maximum tyre diameter is 62mm. Inserts Only 1 insert per tyre. Inserts cannot be modified in anyway. Only 60D inserts are permitted. 50686 – 60D Inner Sponge Set 53204 – M-Chassis Inner Sponge 53255 – 60Dinner Sponge (Hard) Set Motors Motors are Tamiya RS540 Sport Tuned (53086) Not handed out! Class 3. Mini Silhouette. Modified Class
Full online booking in can be found at: www.lbmcc.camelot-rcca.co.uk/ Last edited by Straightspeed; 03-09-2008 at 06:35 AM. 
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05-09-2008
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Online booking in OPEN!
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05-09-2008
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TRF aluminium damper kit
quick question: i've whacked the TRF threaded alloy shocks onto my m03r... are these permitted in the miglia class, or do I have to use the fragile looking transparent blue CVA dampers?
entry form filled in and submitted 
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05-09-2008
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Eurocup rules permit CVA Plastic dampers only. You can use them in the Mini Se7en Class though.
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05-09-2008
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ok.
which class is likely to have the best turnout? edit: the mini se7en class looks fun, and i'll want to be keeping wear and tear off my sport tuned motor as I'm using it in the chippenham thrashnal series. I'll have to change my booking (as I just booked into the miglia class!) Last edited by cjm_2008; 05-09-2008 at 10:44 AM.
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#8
05-09-2008
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I would expect 30+ entries for Mini Se7en as thats the "local" class, supported by both LBMCC and nearby Aylesbury.
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#9
07-09-2008
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#10
08-09-2008
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im up for it, trying to get a few of the lads who race mo3's on 12th night at Maritime (chatham ) to come along.
Sods law i just sold a nice hopped up mo3! So time to buy a 4wd on me thinks! which is best ABC genetic or Xpress? which is best for spares back up? With the xpress mini which version is best to go for?
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#11
08-09-2008
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Up here we've found the ABC to be streets ahead of the Xpress, better parts quality and better handling and efficiency out of the box, although that is reflected in the higher starting price. Outdoors at the Carlisle Cup where we have been having a Mini class I would estimate that the ABC is a solid 1 second a lap faster around a 19sec tarmac lap, same tyres and motors.
Equally, we've had reports from other clubs that the Xpress is quicker! Don't forget that Much-More UK now have the Active Hobby Mini available, this is belt drive and although I haven't seen it yet myself it promises to be even better than the ABC - think TC3 vs any modern belt tourer. But again the Active car is also a shade pricier... pays your money, takes your choice! Much-More UK keep full parts support for all the Minis they supply, so any shop should be able to get the parts very quickly.
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#12
09-09-2008
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yes the active mini looks nice! will the mini (old shape) fit the xpress,active and abc? can you also put on other shells civic, yaris,swift, etc?
What rubber is good for carpet? the hpi x pattern? ride etc? im thinking xpress pro, but could be swayed!
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#13
09-09-2008
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Hopefully someone that knows the club will know a bit more about the tyres in use, the best ones I have seen in use up here are the Xpress T27s but I wouldn't be surprised if others go better when the grip comes up. With a bit of luck I may be able to make the GP myself in the silhouette class, alongside Mr Much-More UK himself!
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#14
09-09-2008
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Yes the mini pick up looks cool! not so sure about how it would handle. The MO-3 lads at Maritime run the BMW miniMO3 M, Suzuki Swift, Mclaren F1.
I was thinking the HPI civic would be good? any suggestions would be good? I am going to order some RP 28,36s and some moulded inserts, will try the T27, are they like the treaded T27 you would use on a touring car? Still having a think on the chassis options, like the active car at the moment!
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09-09-2008
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Mini pickup is quite tail happy! McLaren is planted but ugly and personally speaking I feel it is slightly outside the spirit of Mini racing, although anything goes at this event.
The HPI Civic is 225mm so tricky to fit on the 4wd cars. HPI Civic is also discontinued and very hard to find - I used to have one and it took a bit of lck to find it! Yes, the T27's are identical to the touring ones but obviously a smaller diameter, come with the same soft foam inserts too!
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#16
11-09-2008
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We've very little experience with 4wd 225mm Chassis's at the club. I've run an old HPI and a Corally, and we've had an Xray run, all of which used LRP 24s Touring Cars Wheel/Tyre combos. No one has ever run Mini size rims! With that in mind, just about anything, from 24 to 30 seems to work. The carpet is Primafelt GT and has had about 6 months use. Grip is very good, and very consitant, and as you would expect, increases significantly throughout meetings. FWD chassis's work best with M or Super Grip D60 Radials, hard inserts up front, soft or Med at the rear. Hope that helps.
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#17
12-09-2008
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Any idea where to get an M03 R? most shops seem sold out
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12-09-2008
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#20
15-09-2008
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Well I have got myself an MO3 coming, im going to do the Mini 7 class.
Just one problem, where to get 1700mah batteries? I have had a look at Nosram/LRP but they only do 1800 mah ones. Also is this class free on shocks, option parts etc?
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