Mini racing - Is it MTC or M-Chassis - RC cars are the best

MTC or mini racing is the best race class for most indoor carpet tracks in the UK as they are perfect for the tight and technical layouts.
we are not new to racing these cars as like many we started out running the Tamiya M03 which is unfortunately unavailable now. The M07 is a far superior car but does not have the same nostalgic value and quality racing that you got with the M03
With space being the limiting factor for many clubs the MTC is the perfect size car. smaller than the 1/10 touring cars the M chassis cars are better suited to the smaller tighter tracks.
tire compound spring rates and toe and camber are just some of the tweaks that drivers make to get their cars ready for the track.
I ran the Carten M210F 23 which is both a Frontie and an MTC. The BRCA clubman race series heads to West Bridgford Model Car Club www.wbmcc.co.uk/
The guys art Rage take the Carten and make it better. introducing the M210F 23. The 4wd version is the M210R which has been around for a while. This is the latest offering from Rage RC Products and Available to purchase from 28th October.
This pre built chassis is just £149.99, take a look at how the car gets on as we test it on the track where it belongs.
To order visit
m-racing.co.uk/epages/b939f0c...

[@pcplayermalc]

I raced an M08 (RWD) against a field of M05/M07s. Off the line, no one could catch me, but the M08 was not at all forgiving in corners compared to an M07, so I struggled a bit. At our club they would not allow any other manufacturer chassis, it was Tamiya only. I think this was because the other chassis were much more competitive. However, I didn't really care what single make we ran, but the racing was great because we were all so closely matched.

[@PopalongRC]

It does not matter as long as it is close racing for us … tempted to see how a M07 would do at MTC nationals next year

[@chaosfruitbat5970]

I have a Carten M210r and i love it! MTC are alot of fun, and the Carten seems to work really well straight out the box :)

[@PopalongRC]

Agreed .. like the fact we put it straight on the track and it was good as gold

[@Moggmodels23]

Just watched your video mark and Andy it's alsome once again nice collection of cars you have there my friends 😀😄

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers. Mogg

[@Moggmodels23]

@@PopalongRC no worries 👍😉👌

[@milancheuk]

Another great video. Thank you. I would be interested in Minis, but first have to start on TT02. Gone against all advice and bought bunch of blue parts, I'm a sucker for blue I guess :D

[@PopalongRC]

We all do it at least once

[@Moondoggy1941]

Blue and purple

[@milancheuk]

@@Moondoggy1941 what’s purple? 🤐

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@milancheuk You say you are a sucker for blue, my favorite color for cars is blue, but I also like purple anodize bits as well

[@J-GEEZY]

Just bought some second hand M05 & M06. Looking forward to rebuilding and running them.

[@Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God]

My first car was an m05 (before a real car haha). The body is so battered up now. One thing I've found is a good tuning aspect of it is, if you run on a fast asphalt track, a cheap speed gaining option is to shove some blue tack into the diff. Lock it up and you'll get better acceleration!

[@PopalongRC]

Yeah we have used blue tac in the M03 in the past …

[@andrewmagro7703]

i have just built a M05 VW Mk.1 and put on all the bells and whistles, TZ superstock motor stock gearing 20t pinion Short w/b @210mm,TRF M-Chassis Shocks, Carbon shock towers,Venom Racing Alloy everywhere that can help with keeping it planted and also its ballraced & Ball Diff Also venom racing, and as its my first ever FWD car and i am loving the way it is so zippy and holds traction in and out of turns on and off power it really amazed me on how well it handle's the stock M06 Beetle with the M-chassis shocks is ok too but most of the weight is right up the end and coming in too hot in the turn well can spin out but i am really enjoying the fact of now getting a stock car and making it something that can somewhat be competitive , and yes Carl i'm also looking to find a mini M03 as would love that in the collection too but there asking silly money for a NIB kit its just bonkers , thanks for a great video as always guys cheers Mark,Carl🙂

[@PopalongRC]

That sounds awesome MagRC We need to get back Tamiya racing again

[@IntegraDIY]

Should have mentioned the m01 and m01.. literally the grand father is the m chassis from early-mid-late 90’s. And still the best chassis this day, and can be competitive with spare parts and a good setup

[@PopalongRC]

It is the original Not raced one ourselves, but good to know it can be competitive

[@oopster74]

I've not really had an issue finding spares for my m03, and I've had to replace the chassis twice now. I have downloaded the files for the car so if I do struggle to source parts, then I can 3d print them, probably in abs or nylon next year.

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds good Sarah

[@ripmax333]

From where did you download the files?

[@MonteCarloGuru]

@@ripmax333 second this!

[@benwright4510]

Id race Mo3 mini coopers for sure! I live in Australia and just found them genuinely brilliant to race!

[@PopalongRC]

Getting harder to get parts so don’t run them as much as I would like

[@benwright4510]

@@PopalongRC it's a shame, because you could go wheel to wheel, and even if they came unstuck, they'd more often land on their wheels and keep going! They were tough nuggets!

[@fabricioaraujo6783]

Hello friends ! I speak here directly from Brazil , I already came to thank you for the beautiful content created , as it helps and a lot of people who want to know about the rc universe of cars , I recently built one of these chassis from xpress xm1s , I am a beginner in the hobby but I want to acquire another onroad chassis 1/ 10, based on your experience and knowledge, what would you recommend, I don't need an extreme competition car in my case, just to enjoy it even on weekends, I'm usually buying my rc mart cars! Big hug friends, success on the channel

[@PopalongRC]

Access to cars and spares is key If you can access xpress they have a few different chassis. Maybe the Carten rally chassis would be a good shout if you are not racing.. We obviously race the Tamiya chassis and they make good car park racers If you want budget tourer check out our series on the SNRC t3m

[@fabricioaraujo6783]

@@PopalongRC Thanks friends for the tips, I will watch the videos about snrc, and I will also consider buying the tamiya tt02 kit with the complete kit.. All the best friends! I will marathon the videos on your channel...😀

[@PopalongRC]

Enjoy

[@bradkalman2353]

you should run those four-wheel drive minis against like mf01x.

[@aut0bahn]

Any one still running the HPI Cup Racer in your MTC classes? That’s a great car, but I don’t know anything about its durability.

[@alantaylor353]

I love you guy's enthusiasm.! Thank you so much for taking the time to make your videos.! Stay safe out there & best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ (21)

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Alan … thanks for your kind comment

[@bradkalman2353]

How much are those companies mini chassis in US dollars?

[@CJM46]

Guys where do I find out about the next Iconic Cup ? Fancy giving this one a go unless your doing the Popalong GP again anytime soon ???

[@PopalongRC]

We hope to run another Popalong gp For iconic cup info follow them on face book

[@CJM46]

I’ll keep an eye out for news on it thanks guys, good to see you at Stevenage last Thursday again 👍🏼

[@PopalongRC]

Hope to Popalong again soon

[@zeno6111753]

Whats the smallest sized indoor track you guys have raced these chassis on, that still felt good and not super cramped?

[@PopalongRC]

Check out our Mardave video That is the smallest track I’ve run Mac on

[@akceller8]

What is your opinion on running a frontie MTC against Tamiya M05 or M07? With the limited availability pushing Tamiya prices up I think it's currently cheaper to run MTC.

[@PopalongRC]

All depends on local rules at your club Tamiya typically run torque tuned or core 21 whereas the MTC run brushless 21 turn … M07 have been run at MTC events but some Tamiya drivers are particular so not always welcome in the other direction

[@akceller8]

@@PopalongRC Yeah, the local club has a brushed and a brushless class, as well as a minimum weight which id have to comply with. Just wondered if a Rage M210F'23 M-TC would give a huge handling advantage, even for an newbie to on-road racing. (Been racing off-road for 18months)

[@PopalongRC]

It is a great car… good value and very drivable. I’m a fan but check the locals are happy for you to use it

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🍻🤘

[@bradkalman2353]

What about racing the trucks the 14th scale trucks on tto1s.

[@PopalongRC]

We are lucky as we have 2 Tracks with 45mins that run truck …

[@parzi7334]

Hi would a mini shell fit on the M-06 chassis? Im looking to build a RWD mini was thinking of buying the tamiya Volkswagen beetle and swapping out the shell.

[@PopalongRC]

I’ve not found one that fits Very few shells fit due to motor being so far out the back of the car

[@parzi7334]

@@PopalongRC I thought so. Could you recommend a RWD chassis for the mini shell please?

[@PopalongRC]

Possibly hold fire and wait on the MB01 which is Tamiya new chassis

[@parzi7334]

@@PopalongRC I see thank you I will 👍🏻

[@Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God]

I do wonder why all of the minis run are fwd. Rwd has more potential, I would say, that the frontie to go faster, skid into the corner, cutting it really tight and accelerate in a straight line. The rear wheel drives are more difficult to drive though, and to set up. I think the m08 is supposed to be a lot better that the m06. The motors in the middle and the weight distribution is much better suited for racing.

[@YoShImUrA53]

M08 is much better than the M06, and well set up and driven, can keep up with its extremely capable frontie sibling, the M07. But the fronties will always have much more stability when braking into a corner. The traction exiting the corner is not usually as good of a gain over to overcome the braking performance difference.

[@PopalongRC]

Well put … thanks for commenting

[@YoShImUrA53]

@@PopalongRC Love these chassis discussion vids. Puts a bit of perspective and color between the miriad of numbers and generations of chassis. I really appreciate these! Cheers!

[@Nordlicht05]

I like when even a racing model drives the wheels the original body would do

[@PopalongRC]

Fwd Mini Cooper is a winner

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thank God for sub tiltes.

[@PopalongRC]

Why?

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@PopalongRC I am from the states and it is sometimes difficult to understand everything you guys say, so the sub titles makes it easier. Plus hearing loss on my end does not help as well.

[@Petriefied0246]

Smith and Jones do RC

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Ian

[@rexrcs]

MTC is a Mugen, I prefer “M chassis racing”