Fixing the Mini Project - Tamiya M05 Wheel Shake 

It was the most common suggestion I received in the M05 Problems video. So happy it worked. An update on the wheel rub is coming soon.

Me too. Really happy the issue is resolved. I'm looking forward to driving it. My first FWD RC. Thanks for the feedback on the new setup. I love the new look, glad you like it to.

No problem. I just wanted to let people know an easy solution to fixing the wheel shake. New driveshafts was the most popular suggestion from the last video. I also had no issues with my TL01 using the same dogbone/drive cup setup. I did have this issue with my TT01 though. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. Really appreciate it.

Yep, can't wait to film the 1st running video. Thanks for watching.

Yeah racing shocks have never let me down, I just hope the universals do the same. It seems such a common problem, I'm surprised Tamiya haven't fixed it yet. I've got all the scale items I need for the roof rack so I'll hopefully be filming a running video soon.

I may try greasing the outer joint. I want these driveshafts to last. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip. To be honest, I've not driven the M05 since I finished building it. After all the problems I had with the kit, I just have no desire to drive it. This advice may be useful for someone else however, so thanks for posting it.

It would be nice if Tamiya listened to the feedback but I doubt they would implement a change. It would cost them too much. I did try the universal driveshafts with cushions in the drivecups but it was very tight when putting the knuckles back on. It was still smooth when I took them out so I'll leave it as is.

Ah...Oh wait, I'm using the 3racing geared limited slip diff - the cup's must be sized slightly different (I know the material is very different).

That'll be the difference. I've still got the ball diff to upgrade the stock one later down the line. It will be interesting to see the difference it'll make. I need to drive it first though!

Rather than give you the part number, here's the link to the shims on RCMart: www.rcmart.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=shim&search_in_description=1&select_type=Select..&x=22&y=16&BattV=&mAH=&discharge=&BearingType=&OutDia=&InDia=&Thinkness=&DamperL=&Pitch=&Gearnum=&PDT_Cat=&Car_Type=&Car_Scale=&MotorType=&rpm=&RadioType=&Channel=&EventType=&categories_id=&inc_subcat=1&manufacturers_id=46&pfrom=&pto=&dfrom=&dto=

Yeah, those dogbones are a bit of a nightmare if they don't have room to move. The universals are much smoother now. Can't wait to run it. Thanks for watching.

I got all my shims (washers) from RCMart.com. All different sizes and thicknesses in one bulk order. Just type 'Shim' in the search box and refine it to 3racing as a manufacturer and you should find some. The driveshafts were from Ebay. Here's a link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M03M-11-V3-Tamiya-Mini-M05-M03-Steel-U-J-Driveshafts-3-racing-/352183544147?hash=item51ffc66953 If you need any more help, just let me know. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for your answer! If my build is worth to show I´ll post a link here. (I think I ruined the Body when cutting out - painting will be worth - no patience!)

No problem, glad I could help. Cutting and painting a bodyshell is the most difficult and time consuming part of building an RC. It just takes time and patience. The only way to learn is to practice.

Not sure what the problem is there. That might require a new diff. Ask around to see if others are having the same issue. Hope you fix it. Thanks for watching.

Oh, no. I was just referring to the common problem with Tamiya's universal axles found in many of their off road models (Monster Beetle, DF-02, DT-02...). When the angle is too steep it causes a lot of rumble and tumble with large buggy and truck tires (when they're not supported on the ground, not running, like in this video) Nice too see it is a reverse problem with the on road models :-)

Sorry for the misunderstanding. This issue seems to be affecting a lot of M05s. So many comments with people saying they have/had this problem. A bit ridiculous to be honest. Tamiya should have stepped up and sorted it by now. Ah well, it's all sorted now and ready for its first run. Can't wait.

RCProjects Tamiya close their eyes on many things. It's a bit ridiculous. But when they work there's nothing like the beauty of a Tamiya. It was nice with a video where a problem was solved effectively. Good job!

My TL01 is exactly that, it just works. Others like the M05 need attention. I'm just glad that it's fixed.

Locktite is a liquid that you put on the thread of a screw. When it dries, it locks the two threads together, preventing screws from backing out. Blue Locktite can be undone by hand but red Locktite needs heat to allow the screw to be loosened. There's a grub screw that secures the pin for the universal joint. It can come loose with the vibration of the suspension. I found that out the hard way with my TT01 drift car. Just put some Locktite on that grub screw, tighten it down and you shouldn't have any issues.

Mine made the same clicking noise. I took out the rubber O-ring from the drive cup on the diff. I also put a shim behind the pin for the hex adapter. There's no clicking now and it all runs smoothly. Just experiment to see what works. That's what I did. Hope this helps. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

Sure, there's a grub screw that holds in a pin to keep the driveshaft together. You can see this in the joint part of the driveshaft. It's best to remove this grub screw, put some Loctite on the thread and put the grub screw back into the driveshaft and tighten it down. The Loctite will harden with no air supply and lock the threads together, prevent it from backing out while driving. It happened on my drift car. The pin came out and caught on the rear hub. It took a chunk out of the hub and bent the joint on the driveshaft. Better to be safe than sorry. Here's a link to some universal driveshafts and some Loctite: UNIVERSAL DRIVESHAFTS: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M03M-11-V3-Tamiya-Mini-M05-M03-Steel-U-J-Driveshafts-3-racing/352183544147?hash=item51ffc66953:g:gnQAAOSwMmBVt5wx LOCTITE: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-2400-OEM-Specified-Medium-Strength-Thread-Lock-Sealant-Stud-Nutlock/371405317045?epid=1454271301&hash=item56797b63b5:g:~18AAMXQrNtR3TY8 Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

RCProjects thanks mate, much appreciated.

Yes I did. I only found out about the Unicorn Circuit a few months ago, so I went back and watched them all. I'm also fairly new to MCM. I only started watching at the beginning of last year as well. I really liked the music they used so I've bought their entire library. Expect to hear more of Moog in videos in the future.

Yass! I love Moog's music and Unicorn Circuit too.

I'm not mad keen on some of his stuff but the rest is sublime. Especially his new one, Horizons, wow!

Horizons is great. My favourites are These city lights, Chasing Midnight and Drive. Speaking of Chasing Midnight, have you seen their short films? Personally I really like therm and the insight on Japanese car culture at its finest.

I've seen a few, but not all. I attend a load of car shows each year and I want to make a few videos using songs like that. I've got everything I need, I've just got to get used to the steady cam.

No, I am not Marty from Might Car Mods, but I am a big fan of theirs.

The grub screws holding the pins in. Vibration can work them loose and the pins can come out and catch on the knuckle.

They are the wheels for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT.

@@RCProjects thanks

Unfortunately not. It's just a shelf queen at the moment. I'll run it one day but after all the problems I had with the chassis, I've got no desire to drive it regularly.

Awesome, I saw that they had released a new one, hopefully it'll be better than the M05 kit that I got!

RCProjects way better dude

That's nice to hear. What body did you get with it?

Did yours suffer with the same problems as mine?

I've personally never balanced a wheel. If I was competitively racing on a flat carpet track then I would definitely look into it, but I don't see the benefits when I'm just having fun with mine. Quite a few of my RCs see a lot of abuse and I haven't actually run this one yet due to being put off by all the problems. It's just a shelf queen at the moment. Do you race RCs?

A wheel being out of balance will in no way cause this amount of wheel shake. The stock dogbone and drive-cup setup was the cause of the wheel shake.