9LikesTamiya F103 Forum
04-05-2009, 10:27 AM
#676
I find it interesting how they are going o release a chassis in a "pro" form from the beginning. Its funny how when tamiya releases a car that we start speculating and R model. Besides the TRF models no F1 has had a carbon chassis and shiny blue bits straight off the bat... None the less still looking forward to throwing money at that one when it comes out 
That would tweak on impact. Remember the old Trinity Revolver 12 front end?
Anyways, here's a little cleaner translation of just the F104 stuff:
The battery has been rotated 90 degrees and is now mounted lengthwise in the chassis.
The front suspension springs are now located under the lower suspension arm.
The lower chassis plate is made from 3.2mm carbon fiber and the upper plate is made from 2.0mm carbon fiber.
The T-bar is made from 1.5mm fiberglass.
The rear axle is also made from carbon fiber.
The TRF center shock absorber is anodized blue as are the aluminum differential halves.
The car is equipped with full ball bearings.
Anyways, here's a little cleaner translation of just the F104 stuff:
The battery has been rotated 90 degrees and is now mounted lengthwise in the chassis.
The front suspension springs are now located under the lower suspension arm.
The lower chassis plate is made from 3.2mm carbon fiber and the upper plate is made from 2.0mm carbon fiber.
The T-bar is made from 1.5mm fiberglass.
The rear axle is also made from carbon fiber.
The TRF center shock absorber is anodized blue as are the aluminum differential halves.
The car is equipped with full ball bearings.
04-05-2009, 06:13 PM
#677
reworked tech racing car? Tech has worked w/Tamiya before, correct?
http://www.rceasy.com/2008/05/02/tech-racing-tf108/
http://www.rceasy.com/2008/05/02/tech-racing-tf108/
04-05-2009, 06:50 PM
#678
reworked tech racing car? Tech has worked w/Tamiya before, correct?
http://www.rceasy.com/2008/05/02/tech-racing-tf108/
http://www.rceasy.com/2008/05/02/tech-racing-tf108/
04-05-2009, 08:57 PM
#680
Hey Everybody,
We're having our outdoor season kick-off race May 9th at The Track in Winthrop Harbor,IL. NE illinois (Where IL, WI, and Lake Michigan meet). We are looking to have F1 as part of the race. The TCS race at Trackside was my some of my first racing with the F1 car and we want to try and keep it alive over the summer, not just haul them out for TCS. Its a parking lot race, so we maybe need to work on tires and ride height suggestions a little bit. I've been talking with Rob King about it and I'm going to try and do some testing this week and weekend.
TCS rules. I need to talk with Eric (track owner) about an RPM rule, but the answer is probably no limit. We're trying to get some audience folks interested in the hobby so keep in mind that we would like good, close racing.
It will be a Saturday afternoon race with the mains under the lights.
Here's a link to the race post. I will updating with more details very soon.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...r-hobbies.html
We would love to have a bunch of F1 cars on the grid. PM or drop a reply in the thread or here if you have any questions.
THANKS!
michael.
We're having our outdoor season kick-off race May 9th at The Track in Winthrop Harbor,IL. NE illinois (Where IL, WI, and Lake Michigan meet). We are looking to have F1 as part of the race. The TCS race at Trackside was my some of my first racing with the F1 car and we want to try and keep it alive over the summer, not just haul them out for TCS. Its a parking lot race, so we maybe need to work on tires and ride height suggestions a little bit. I've been talking with Rob King about it and I'm going to try and do some testing this week and weekend.
TCS rules. I need to talk with Eric (track owner) about an RPM rule, but the answer is probably no limit. We're trying to get some audience folks interested in the hobby so keep in mind that we would like good, close racing.
It will be a Saturday afternoon race with the mains under the lights.
Here's a link to the race post. I will updating with more details very soon.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...r-hobbies.html
We would love to have a bunch of F1 cars on the grid. PM or drop a reply in the thread or here if you have any questions.
THANKS!
michael.
04-06-2009, 04:01 PM
#682
Tech Rookie
NIB F103LM bodies for sale
new tamiya porsche 911 gt1 bodies for sale 50826
i bought up a handful of them like 7 years. i fully hopped up a f103LM...never had time to get into it. write me directly at my email address if you're interested
[email protected]
i also have 1 toyota ts020 body that tamiya made for the f103lm
i bought up a handful of them like 7 years. i fully hopped up a f103LM...never had time to get into it. write me directly at my email address if you're interested
[email protected]
i also have 1 toyota ts020 body that tamiya made for the f103lm
04-10-2009, 09:32 AM
#684
Hey fellow F103 racers,
I updated the thread for our May 9th night ashpalt race in Winthrop Harbor, IL with times, class rules, etc. We would really like to get a strong F1 showing. If anyone can make it that would be really cool.
thanks!
http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...r-hobbies.html
I updated the thread for our May 9th night ashpalt race in Winthrop Harbor, IL with times, class rules, etc. We would really like to get a strong F1 showing. If anyone can make it that would be really cool.
thanks!
http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...r-hobbies.html
04-10-2009, 12:54 PM
#685
Tech Rookie
To those interested in the new '104 ... have a look at the following from
http://www.3racing.hk/main.php
the F109
http://www.3racing.hk/main.php
the F109
04-10-2009, 02:27 PM
#686
To those interested in the new '104 ... have a look at the following from
http://www.3racing.hk/main.php
the F109
http://www.3racing.hk/main.php
the F109http://blog.mikuni-factory.shop-pro.jp/
04-15-2009, 03:22 PM
#687
I need help getting more steering out of my F103...
My car under-steers ( pushes ) through a turn...
I added toe out up front and that helped a little...
I tried adding weight up front but it didn't seem to help....
I also tried softer springs up front, but again maybe only helped a little ??? to small of a difference to really tell....
Is there anything else I can do ?
My car under-steers ( pushes ) through a turn...
I added toe out up front and that helped a little...
I tried adding weight up front but it didn't seem to help....
I also tried softer springs up front, but again maybe only helped a little ??? to small of a difference to really tell....
Is there anything else I can do ?
04-15-2009, 06:12 PM
#689
F103gt oversteer on HPI rubber slicks
Where can I get more chassis set-up tips for my F103gt. On the street my car has extreme donut oversteer. Do I need cut down foams? Chassis is not level, rear floating spring nut is at 4 mm. I did lower the front spindles by putting factory spacers on top of hub carriers. TIA guys. 
04-15-2009, 06:50 PM
#690
Rubber tire question!!!
Hey Guys....
Do the KRG(Rc mart) pre-mounted F-1 tires/wheels bolt right on the F103rm...and if they do....what happens with the in-wheel diff??
If they don't work....any help on part numbers for rims and tires that would be good on ozite carpet, would be a great help!!!
Thanks,
Roy
Do the KRG(Rc mart) pre-mounted F-1 tires/wheels bolt right on the F103rm...and if they do....what happens with the in-wheel diff??
If they don't work....any help on part numbers for rims and tires that would be good on ozite carpet, would be a great help!!!
Thanks,
Roy