Tamiya Escort M-08 VS MF-01X Handling Test Comparison 2WD Vs 4WD (RC Car Chassis Review) EuroRC
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Test driving the eagerly anticipated Tamiya Ford Escort from Tamiya. Unfortunately, the kit comes with the 4WD MF-01X chassis and it might not have been the best choice. To rectify this, EuroRC has sent me the 2019 RWD M-08 Concept chassis kit to try out. In this video, we compare the MF-01X with the M-08 Concept Chassis by running them out in the real World. Let's find out if it's worth the chassis upgrade or should you just save the money and upgrade the kit MF-01X chassis instead.
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I liked this video cause i got to see both cars performing in exact same conditions^^
That M-08 chassis makes it look like the real thing - I love it!
great video Gav! I have the rally beetle on the mf-01x chassis and when building it, i did put bearings in it then after the first drive, out went them god awful shocks and were replaced with oil ones. After that, i cut the wheel wells a bit bigger and went with wheels that were just a hair bigger and to my surprise, the car drives frickin awesome now!!! Totally blew me away on performance, i like driving it so much that i scraped the idea of shelving it and now just drive the crap out of it, don't even spend that much time cleaning it afterward..lol i love that little car!!
What tires did you use?
M08 looked far more realistic....with hop ups the mf01x will do well as it certainly bounces around a lot on those stock friction shocks.
Great vid Gavin, really good seeing the two up against each other
The M08 moves in the way that Mk1/2 rally Escorts move... It looks right when driving. The MF-01 looks like a 4WD rally car. This is from someone whose been obsessively watching old rally videos during lockdown! If you're interested in some level of scale accuracy, RWD has to be the way forward.
Yea that's why I somehow don't like the rally beetle. Only a little. Or the fwd NSU tt
@@Nordlicht05 i disliked it but then figured, hey, why not take the midshaft out? Now its better than the m-08. rwd, rear motor, just asking for a porsche body now
Well explanation of both chassis. Great job Gav
So glad I got mini cva shocks for my MF01X Beetle. I didn't even bother building the stock pogo sticks lol. I just built it last week and only ran four packs through it and I love it so far.
Yep friction shocks are just pointless in a kit like this.
Tamiya 53619 CVA Mini Shock Set is this what u put on
@@alexanderconnelly Looking at the box its "50746 C. V. A. Super Mini Shock Unit Set". I built the rear ones with a small spacer and shorter end. Otherwise the dogbone would fall out on one side.
Great choice on chassis, I've converted mine to rear wheel drive and handles much better
Personal I have a hard time axepting rear mounted motor in a front motor body, but that is just me. But another thing more important, is how much fun you get with the minimum amount of money. The original shassis runs good enough for bashing. Just add CVA's and traxxas rubber sealed bearings for the wet rally dirt. Great quality and much cheaper than tamiya sealed bearings.
Great Video Gavin 👏 a very good comparison of what you can do.
@@uroprop thank you 🙂
Great job Gavin. Both chassis look great in their own right. The 2wd definitely did better then I thought it wood.
Gav, in the M08, trust me when I say... Throw in the Hobbywing justock 21.5 turn setup.. It's an absolute dream to drive. The car is absolutely built for it. I have a mess of different cars, and on the track or anything onroad the M08 is magnificent.. I think it's one of Tamiyas best offerings..
Very good comparison.
Nice to see the Wimpole getting some action :D
What's the max ground clearance for a M-08 I have a Lancia Stratos body and wanna make a rear wheel drive rally car but I'm curious if it'll have enough clearance for off road.
Nice comparison. Thanks!
Glad you like it and thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻
Interesting. You can see the MF01 bouncing about! I think bushes & friction shocks is pretty poor show by Tamiya for the money tbh. Nice job on the M08 looks like it runs much nicer.
Wimpole eh? With you and Kevin Talbot I really am living in amongst RC UA-cam royalty round here!
I don't understand why any modern rc would come with friction shocks but good video anyway
You and me David, you and me. !??!
Still got to make a video trying the MF RWD
Great question. Certainly found myself considering this. Thanks for sharing.
Hah! That's my shell you showed in the first picture. There's more flaking too. Contacted EuroRc yesterday. 👍🏼
Love the sound effects on the intro!!!
Nice video of the two cars or I’d like to have seen the mf01x with oil shocks against the m08 as thoes friction shocks make the mf01x look bad and it’s really not a bad car. I’d still be happy to thrash mf01x more than the 08, I’d race that instead. Not sure buying m08 is justifiable against buying the mf just for a body and wheels and tyres when you could just get some oil shocks and bearings and have as much fun , but in this great hobby each to their own :)
Exactly 😁👍
Really frustrated now. I’ve ordered a body kit, that won’t arrive ‘til March & I can’t find an M-08 chassis kit in the UK that will arrive before the end of April!
The MO8 moved way better. Some shocks will fix that, but with that body, RWD is the way to go! Looked so much more fun.
Great video!
I've just recently built the M05 with my 12 year old, and now I want another mini chassis. Can't decide between the MF01X or M06 kits... it wouldn't be driven offroad much even if I get the 4wd, it would mostly be cruising around random driving spots, or driving laps on parking lot style courses...
I don't know that I'd go for the M08, as it's a bit more, but the M08 isn't put of the question.
Which M chassis kit would you suggest for us next? Would likely do up a Beetle body, and maybe try to come up with a Datsun body as well...
Cheers
As long as you go for one with oil shocks, I don’t think it will make much difference for some light running on tarmac for fun.
Where is the best place to purchase the upgrade shocks and parts for the MF01-X Escort Mk2 in the UK please? Any advice would be fantastic! Great video as always!
Great video as always. But can someone please explain to me why the tall body posts I see on so many tamyia products? Obviously if you change bodies often, I see that. Is it for rollover protection or builder preference?? Anyways, thank you. Love you channel.
Would love to see the MF-01X running with just rwd and oil shocks. I want to buy one of these! thx
Thanks, now I want a M-08R with that Escort Body. xD
Awesome Video 🤩 love the Action Shots
Dear god,
1) keep it RWD.
2) find 1/10 13" minitites and run it on 10" scale inters.
3) the cibie shells need to be white.
4) fabricate scale mudflaps
5) reduce the speed to match the scale.
6) trim down the stupid oversize black chassis anchor.
7) find a way to extend the wheel arches as they were a special build at Boreham. (I should know I was building these in '78)
8) fabricate an Atlas axle brace complete with a CWP cover.
9) fabricate an alloy front sump guard.
10) Finally use your brainbox to come up with a noise cancellation system and replace it with a BDA engine soundtrack.
11) Working on it.
If you pull that off you would be sitting on a "Gold Mine"
Car would look great in a diorama in a dirty state, with driver and co-driver added like the 959.
Could you tell me what you think a good oil filled shock is for the ford escort mk2 Mf-01x.
nice video love the country house look almost RAC rally back in the 80s
I followed your escort mk1 build from L and L models
so try this if you have time TT02 with a GOOLRC BRUSHLESS yes its cheap and cheerful with a 2s Lipo, rally tyres. it slides like a mk1 escort should do and with drift tyres on its brilliant fun thanks for great videos always interesting to watch
LOL That sounds fun :)
The cut line is incorrect on the rear valance on the body.
Great comparison and review.
what ist the most possible ground clearence on the m08?
The mf01x with lipo could compete against tt01 in a rally competition?
Or you could take out the front drive shafts.
Yep, or just don't install the propshaft to begin with.
Nice vid, I got one two weeks ago from my GF for my BD soo pretty cool, Yeah not sure what to do just waiting on some allie shocks have ballraced it and put a dyna run motor in it roughly the same as a ST motor. I might try a locked rear diff and no front gears see how it goes. The friction shocks are bad that is why it bounces soo bad. Cheers.
Hi Rich, Lets us know how you get on with your changes.
Okay, what oil dampers do I get for my Rally Beetle? It seems I will not build it before getting some shocks.
Awesome video. I see new video tactics and editing tricks! 👌👌👌
I'm still an editing yellow belt but I'm always working on it :)
I love mf-01x it's really call back to the tl-01 but loads more adjustable...
Check out the TL01 steering servo, very similar. It started without a hole under steering servo, but later ones had the hole. I think the hole swaps stones wedging in. It lets them out.
I did think that could be the reason Marc. I will keep an eye on it and see how it goes.
Thrashing on that little guy! Looks great.
Hi gav is there a cockpit for the escort?
You can use one of the tamiya cockpits but you might have to mod it a bit.
I have this sitting for a year on the shelf I just got to get the courage and put it together I have full ball bearings and shocks just to start with could you guys please tell me what lipo battery to get that will fit. 2 and 3s for the stock chassis
Hi, It will be a Tamiya shape 2s lipo or a 2s shorty lipo, I can't remember off the top of my head now as I sold the MF-01X chassis ages ago.
Is the M-08 chassis a direct fit to the Escort body ? Using original body mounts & holes with no alterations ?
I was going to get the Escort MKII kit but then found out it's 4x4, this is so wrong for the Escort in my eyes, so the M-08 chassis is the only answer for me.
Thanks.
Yes it it.
Great video. I’ve no experience with the friction shocks, but from the video they look ineffective. Just curious as to whether or not using a medium to heavy silicon oil to lubricate them would help improve damping? Similar to 1/12 setups?
no, the friction shock are a lost cause... get some oil shocks.
i love my TA04 Wish you could still get parts need new belts im not a fan of these new RC was going to get TT02 but there's to much plastic components
Hi Gavin, really great video, I’d love to see both chassis going head to head together to really see which ones the best, or we could see how much better the M-08 is over and above the MF-01X. Do you know what the Tamiya part number is for the blue wheels and tyres. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
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I have a Tamiya rally Volkswagen beetle. It uses the same chassis. I needed to get full ball bearings, oil filed dampers. I also got the "Yeah Racing" long span suspension. This set-up takes along time to set-up, but is worth the time. Take a look at this Gavin. This could be a future video for you. Thoughts?
How hard are these to build for a complete novice?
Easy, go for it!
What building is that in the background 11:34, is it a castle?
Great vid by the way!
Just my little family home ;) LOL No, It's an old English stately home.
The Esky with the MF-01 chassis will sell brilliantly in Australia. We love our Kangaroos 🦘
The M08 chassis was so better planted and no bouncing around.
Is it worth while for the Escort fans to buy a body/sticker set, wheels and tyres, then put their money into an appropriate chassis?
The MF-01 has the luxury of being adjustable and more of road friendly with an almost sealed design, but handles appallingly especially stock, and does not accommodate the authenticity of the 2wd.
Tough call for the enthusiast !?
I stopped using my MF01X as every single time I used it it got grit and stones in the gearbox , I even tried glueing it together . Strange that yours doesn’t have that issue
Early days Freddie but I will keep an eye out for it. If I find the same issue I will post it on the RCKicks facebook page.
Tbf I fitted tamita threaded oil shocks and it still bobbles about 😂
Where can I purchase an Escort mk1 kit from?
Local hobby or loads of online RC stores
Would like to see both compared to an xv-01?
VX-01 is on the cards and I have a NIB one so keep an eye out for that as it will be on the show this spring. The VX-01 is a much more serious rally car chassis.
@@RCKickschannel cool looking forward to seeing that!
Still waiting in the states for tamiya USA and u.s stockers to get orders in
i use duck tape or cloth tape on all my rc cars and bodies
I need your opinion. I want to start on the M chassis. I have been with 4x4 for years. I have experience.
What do you recommend?
m05, m06, m07, m08?
I'm not going to compete, it's fun in a smooth backyard and things like that
Thanks!
I’ve only had the M08 so can’t really say sorry.
@@RCKickschannel and what is your opinnion fo the m-08?
Just bought this today with standard chassis am I better just to sell it and buy the 2wd version before I even build it, can't wait to get it to the place I work a discontinued power station and my colleagues drone to do some shoots even tho I've always loved rc cars this is the first time I've had the chance to get into them properly
All depends on what you are driving it on. Go for a different chassis and the Escort body set or some upgrades like oil shocks.
@@RCKickschannel it's gonna be dirt tracks mainly, so it's defo worth getting the oil shocks
hi great video, the shocks on the mf-01 are very poor the upgrade are 54000m i think and are £30 ish i think it should of come with oil ones for the money, do you know of any that will fit?
how can i get some of your stickers?
Stickers are almost all out of stock currently but you can find the info on the RCKicks group Facebook page.
I am not on Facebook
I already have a very hopped up M08 chassis, although it’s currently setup for indoor carpet racing, but I think the Escort would look perfect on it.
As for the kit chassis, I feel like I could get it working just fine under that body. Despite having owned many MK2s IRL, I’m not too fussed that it’s 4wd, I mean to be a true scale version of the real car, you’d need a rwd chassis, with a solid rear axle, but that’s not what this car is about.
Mine will be here this week, as we in Canada seem to be a little delayed in getting them.
I’m not sure I’ll even run it honestly, maybe just on the carpet will be enough.
Would yoy recommend the m08 over m07 for indoor racing?
@@richardbeattie5575 my club raced on the newer black high grip carpet.
Top 3 regularly consists of 08, 07, 06, 05 and 03s.
Personal choice I guess at that point.
Although I find the 08 kicks butt if the track is a little longer or more open, 07 tends to be better if it’s a tighter track.
All that said, 07 and 08 can both win at my own club.
Would that escort bodyshell fit my M02 medium 225mm chassis?
Just check the kit spec to confirm wheelbase match. Sorry I can’t be 100% sure off the top of my head
@@RCKickschannel I have the Shell arrives today I will be finding out soon, either way I’m a massive Ford fan and have 22 Genuine shelf queen display only Tamiya, your content is the News report for RC heads! Thanks again, respect from 🏴 👍👌👊
I found euro Rc are not exporting to U.K. unless you know other wise. So I had to find U.K. model shop for chassis and body. I guess you made. Oder for kits before brexit.
I'm sure I posted a link to the EuroRC UK site in the video and in the video description.
Still waiting for my pre-ordered Escort rally car. :(
wow you are still without your Escort? That sucks. Any ETA yet Michael?
@@RCKickschannel Nope, on pre-order since like February. I also pre-ordered a Kyosho turbo scorpion and tomahawk back then as well. All things being equal, at least I got the new Unimog. I really wanted one bad since you announced it back in January.
Gav, any use for this chassis for a Porsche 959 runner with the changeable chassis length?
I have an MF-01X under a Porsche 959 body in the short config and its perfect.
@@RCKickschannel Thanks Gavin, really enjoy the channel, keep up the great work, looking forward to some running at the track from you.
Watching the MF-01X chassis hop and skip around looks like a toy grade! very poor lol
i uses duck tape or cloth tape on all my rc cars chassis and bodies
Love the look of the car but those body posts almost ruin it!
Gordon McCray there lol
The Escort body is beautiful but the chassis is a turd for that use... 2wd motor in front would have been the way to go, likewise on the capri
It works perfect by just removing the prop shaft
Have you tried it? Did you remove the front diff and gears as well or just drop the prop?
@@RCKickschannel I removed cardan shaft, left front diff and front drive shafts in place. Front wheels rotate very easily. I have locked rear diff. Driving is near impossible, too much sideways and get stuck easily. Needs tarmac or very smooth gravel. All wheel drive is way to go.
Love the car, but the sound effects, "EMMM"👎
The one thing I don't like are the body posts why do they need to be so long it ruins the look of the car
These are the last thing to cut when I know I have the body just how I like it and no issues with running.
Very tl01
One thing comes to mind watching the MF-01X Chassis......
BOING BOING BOINGY BOING!!! 😲 ABSOLUTELY needs Oil Shocks as a minimum. BEARINGS should have come with it!!! 😠
The M08 Chassis was quite competent. More refined. But then, that's expected of a premium Chassis.
I've decided that since the GOOD Escort was never sold here in the U.S., I'll just use the MF-01X, but fit the Yeah Racing Alumininium Long Arm Kit, Dampers and of course, Fast Eddy Sealed Bearings.
4WD is always bettee control.
electrical tape gonna keep all the junk in lol
M0-8 did better than expected as it goes on the dirt. Personally I will be selling my MF-01X chassis and keeping the M08.
To make better video. Remove the intro. The revving part is super annoying. Just a suggestion
Try watching one of the newer videos, this one is three years old.
Over priced Cheap plastic toys. Traxxas is real rc.