Fermoy Model Car Club ~ Munster RC Car Club

These are the rules and regs for the Tamiya Cup.
See what ye think

Rules Summary
The table below summarises the rules for each class; please see the individual class rules for more details. The rules for each Class MUST be read along with the General Rules for all classes.

M-Chassis
Chassis
M03, M03M, M03L

Body
Mini Cooper, Suzuki Swift, BMW Mini, VW Beetle

Tyres
Any Tamiya 60D Radial

Motor
Tamiya RS540 Sport Tuned (Handout)

Speed Controller
Tamiya TEU101-BK & TEU302-BK or any Waterproof ESC under £50
Any electronic
Tamiya TEU101-BK & TEU302-BK or any Waterproof ESC under £50

Minimum Weights
1300g

Hop Ups
Any Tamiya Hop ups

Summary of Rule changes for 2009
Lipo Batteries

Detailed Rules

Permitted Chassis

M-03, M-03M and M-03L only (This includes XB Pro models)

(Please note the M-03R spec chassis kit is legal for this class, and is a cost effective way to get a fully hopped up car.) All cars must be built to the standard specifications and without modifications, other than hopup parts listed below.

No other standard parts other than these may be used, unless notification of change is made during the season. 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.

Hop-ups (53xxx) & (54xxx)

Any Tamiya Hop-ups that can be fitted to permitted chassis without need for modification. This includes Limited edition parts (49xxx). Parts made by other manufacturers are 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.

Speed Controllers

45029 ESC TEU-101BK
45028 ESC TEU-302BK

Any Waterproof specific ESC available in UK with RRP below £50. (Known options include M-Troniks/ Carson, Much-More, Nosram and LRP) Non-Waterproof ESC from these manufacturers will not be permitted.

Configuration of wires must be as supplied, however wires can be cut to length. Battery connector may be changed for different connectors (i.e. Deans Ultra, Powerpoles etc.). Bullet motor connectors may be removed to allow direct soldering to motors. Original switch must remain as standard, but can be mounted in an alternate position if required. The fitting of a power cap is not allowed (even if supplied with Non-Tamiya Type ESC). Waterproof Non-Tamiya ESC's may also be used in the dry.

Bodyshells

M-03 - Rover Mini
M-03M - Suzuki Swift, Fiat 500
M-03L - BMW Mini, 2006 BMW Mini, VW Beetle

LIGHTWEIGHT VERSIONS OF ANY OF THE APPROVED SHELLS ARE ALSO PERMITTED

No additional wings are allowed. Kit supplied wings are permitted

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. No modified touring car inserts allowed.

50686 – 60D Inner Sponge Set
53204 – M-Chassis Inner Sponge
53255 – 60D Inner Sponge (Hard) Set

Motors

Motors are Tamiya RS540 Sport Tuned (53086) Handout

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