Mine came with a small bottle of oil. But it wasn't labled with the wt so I just bought some. I'm running 27.5wt or 310cst

_________________
Ryan Filippi
Minis In The Gong
[email protected]
www.minisinthegong.com.au

Probably 40 weight is a good place to start. I think it is all I've ever used. Others mix front and rear with 35, 30 or even 25. But I've never really worried a great deal about it.

I could be tempted to acquire a Countryman if the price is right

That would be great Ryan

Ill let you know when I'm heading down next.

_________________
Ryan Filippi
Minis In The Gong
[email protected]
www.minisinthegong.com.au

40wt is where you start. I use Team Associated oil, and keep all your oils from the same manufacturer if you decide you wanna play with them ($5 a bottle, which lasts many many changes). I only ever go down to 30wt at the front if it's bumpy. Albury I ran 40wt front and rear.

_________________

40wt - thanks



what do you reckon is a good price point?

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?

I'd also be tempted if I could land one here for around $40.

_________________
Ryan Filippi
Minis In The Gong
[email protected]
www.minisinthegong.com.au

Yup - I'm with Ryan
(thought I typed this in earlier, obviously didn't send it though!)

what about a HPI style shell? what do you reckon their real value is?

I reckon the cost of these shells is a bit off - pretend your local hobby shop has a ready supply of your favourite bodyshell, what do you think is a fair price?

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?

If it was from the local Hobbyshop I would expect/hope to pay around $30. My personal opinion is that it is still expensive, but there isn't a huge market for these things. We also need to remember that although the local hobby shop may be a little more expensive, they have the knowledge and experience to go along with the product. (its the same as the local mini part suppliers).

I managed to buy two Blitz GTI bodies landed at my door for $55. That means $27.5 per body, Thats the cheapest I've found so far.

_________________
Ryan Filippi
Minis In The Gong
[email protected]
www.minisinthegong.com.au

box of parts arrived today, cool, put it together - you f*cking what!!?? I need different wheel bearings??!! F*CK F*CK F*CK F*CK F*CK F*CK

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?

1050's?

_________________

yeah... why wouldn't they use the same ones as in the f*cking kit!!?? or supply the bastards, or put a big ass note saying "buy some of these bearings"

FFS!

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Haha! 50c each.

_________________

do standard m05's have a problem with grit getting into the gearbox?

Step 6 of the build manual shows putting some anti-wear grease on the top of the gearbox casing "to protect against sand and dust".

I missed this step in the first build which was why grit got in there, and back at the track today it started making noise and got notchy and there was junk in it again...

I cleaned it all out and put the chassis together with no gearbox internals. I shook some talc on it, and sure enough when I took it apart it was inside - and a lot of it.

I hope someone at Tamiya got their arse kicked for that design flaw

_________________
did I tell you that I won a trophy?