ALL ABOUT THE M CHASSIS | LETS TALK ABOUT IT

Introduction and Overview

The video introduces the topic of the Tamiya M chassis and discusses the purpose of the video, which is to showcase some parts changes on a specific M chassis variant.

Introduction to the M Chassis

• The speaker mentions that they found a used Tamiya M chassis for a great price and decided to make a video while making some parts changes.

• The specific variant of the M chassis being showcased is the M05L, which stands for front motor, front drive, long wheelbase.

• The video will show some parts that were picked up for the chassis and include a sped-up edit of the work being done.

Body Modifications

The speaker discusses modifications made to the body of the car, including replacing headlights and tail lights.

Body Modifications

• The original body had black and white headlights taped under it, so the speaker salvaged it by using headlights from a Mini-T and tail lights from an HPI Hellfire.

• The modified body looks better with these new lights.

Parts Changes

The speaker showcases various parts that have been purchased for the M chassis.

Parts Changes

• A new chassis has been acquired due to previous owner modifications. The previous owner had dremeled it extensively to fit a hard case LiPo battery.

• Front shock towers are cracked and need replacement.

• Various parts have been purchased, including a graphite bulkhead stiffener, graphite upper deck, blue steering rod, and speed gears by Three Racing.

Overview of M Chassis Variants

An overview is provided on different variants of the Tamiya M chassis.

Overview of M Chassis Variants

• Even-numbered M chassis are rear-wheel drive, while odd-numbered ones are front-wheel drive.

• There are eight main M chassis variants, including the RA variant for extra ground clearance and an all-wheel drive version.

• It is recommended to refer to online sources such as RC Driver and RC Racer for more detailed information on the different variants.

Introduction to M Chassis

The speaker explains the concept behind the Tamiya M chassis and its purpose in creating scale model RC cars.

Introduction to M Chassis

• Tamiya aims to stay true to scale when creating model RC cars, so they developed the M chassis specifically for smaller cars like Mazda Miata and Volkswagen Beetle.

• The M chassis provides a scale platform for these micro cars instead of using traditional 1/10 scale touring car chassis.

• The first M car was the M01 with a front motor, front-wheel drive configuration and a monoshock design. It was known for being fun to drive.

• The next release was the M02 in 1995, which introduced adjustable wheelbase options and placed the motor behind the rear axle for rear-wheel drive.

Evolution of M Chassis

The speaker discusses subsequent releases of the Tamiya M chassis, including changes in design and features.

Evolution of M Chassis

• In 1998, Tamiya released the MO3 with drastic changes such as eliminating the central tub for electronics and returning to a front-wheel drive configuration.

• The MO4 was released in 2003 as a rear-wheel drive chassis with a slimmer, lighter, and stiffer design. It became popular among racers but parts availability is limited.

• The most influential and commonly raced M chassis is the M05, released in 2009. It features a rear-placed steering servo for better balance and is highly popular among enthusiasts.

The transcript does not provide further information on other notable versions of the M chassis mentioned by the speaker.

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This section provides an overview of the different versions of the M chassis and highlights their unique features.

Different Versions of M Chassis

• The M06 chassis, released on March 23rd, 2011, is a rear-wheel drive chassis that offers a distinct driving feel. Unlike previous generations, it is not simply a flipped version but an all-new design.

• The M07 concept chassis was released in 2017 and the M08 concept chassis in 2019. These two chassis are race-bred purpose-designed machines with full adjustability and features found in Tamiya's mid to high-end range of touring cars.

• Two notable four-wheel drive chassis with the "M" badge are the MF01X (released on June 27th, 2015) and the TA05 M4 (designed by the original TA05 designer and released on December 17th, 2011). The TA05 M4 is highly sought after for its agile handling.

Functional Art Pieces

This section showcases some aesthetically pleasing components of the M chassis.

Functional Art Pieces

• The M chassis has evolved from being purely for fun to incorporating functional art pieces. These designs resemble Tamiya's mid to high-end range of touring cars and offer full adjustability and features.

Favorite Touring Cars

In this section, the speaker expresses their fondness for certain touring car models.

Favorite Touring Cars

• The speaker mentions their love for the TA05 M4 touring car model but acknowledges that it may be difficult to acquire one due to its popularity. They also mention owning three TA05 cars in different variants.

• The MF01X model is still available with a Mercedes or Gemini body, but the Beetle Rally body is currently sold out. The speaker expresses excitement for the upcoming release of the Ford Escort Rally with the FMF-01X chassis.

Acknowledgements

This section acknowledges sources of information and concludes the video.

Acknowledgements

• The speaker thanks Tamiya USA, RC Driver, RC Racer, Tamiya Database, and RC Scrap Yard for providing information used in the video. They also express gratitude to viewers and encourage them to give a thumbs up.