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07-11-2013, 02:25 PM
#8971
Tech Fanatic
Well I finished my SP-1 F1 VF1 W/VF1 Body today. First I would like to thank F1 Paintlabs/Brad for everything, I picked it all up from him at his online store. Next would be Manny for making a body that I setout to do years ago and never could complete it! lack of insight I guess. 
Manny you made one of my dreams come true Thank you. check it off my bucket list.
So I went out to the local schools outdoor Tennis court (NEW) and ran the car and did some hot laps as well, changing gearing was the only thing to do, this is my first Lipo car ever, brushless takes it to another level, I could not get over the length of run time you get for this setup! Wow,
Now the car handled great! I have no clue where I got the idea to put in a 21.5 turn motor, Rules somewhere I guess. The car feels like it needs more speed! 17.5 or maybe a 13.5 if your track could handle them. Fact is I feel if I took out my GT7 esc and stock 27turn motor it might be faster!
Marty
Manny you made one of my dreams come true Thank you. check it off my bucket list.So I went out to the local schools outdoor Tennis court (NEW) and ran the car and did some hot laps as well, changing gearing was the only thing to do, this is my first Lipo car ever, brushless takes it to another level, I could not get over the length of run time you get for this setup! Wow,
Now the car handled great! I have no clue where I got the idea to put in a 21.5 turn motor, Rules somewhere I guess. The car feels like it needs more speed! 17.5 or maybe a 13.5 if your track could handle them. Fact is I feel if I took out my GT7 esc and stock 27turn motor it might be faster!
Marty
Sounds great Marty! Did you take any pictures?
I'm going to be ordering one of the VF1 packages from Brad this weekend probably. Plus the HPI vintage tires and wheels from the local hobby shop. Going to use the F103GT front suspension arms and front and rear axles and parts to mount the HPI VTA wheels. Yeah Racing sells a front upright kit that allows you to adjust the front camber; going to get that too. And of course, I have a very special VF1 body that I'm purchasing from someone to put on it.
07-12-2013, 06:38 AM
#8972
Tech Apprentice
I couldn't find any gold wheels like these "
" so I'm going to paint a set of plain black f104 foam wheels instead.
What type of paint should I use and does anyone have any experience with this? I'm thinking to scuff them with a scotch-brite pad then use krylon plastic fusion paint as a primer then tamiya spec model paint as the final coat or is that a little overkill?
" so I'm going to paint a set of plain black f104 foam wheels instead.What type of paint should I use and does anyone have any experience with this? I'm thinking to scuff them with a scotch-brite pad then use krylon plastic fusion paint as a primer then tamiya spec model paint as the final coat or is that a little overkill?
07-12-2013, 06:54 AM
#8973
Tech Master
07-12-2013, 07:06 AM
#8974
I couldn't find any gold wheels like these "" so I'm going to paint a set of plain black f104 foam wheels instead.
What type of paint should I use and does anyone have any experience with this? I'm thinking to scuff them with a scotch-brite pad then use krylon plastic fusion paint as a primer then tamiya spec model paint as the final coat or is that a little overkill?
" so I'm going to paint a set of plain black f104 foam wheels instead.What type of paint should I use and does anyone have any experience with this? I'm thinking to scuff them with a scotch-brite pad then use krylon plastic fusion paint as a primer then tamiya spec model paint as the final coat or is that a little overkill?
07-12-2013, 08:00 AM
#8975
is my next project vintage enough for ya!!!!!
07-12-2013, 08:25 AM
#8978
Tech Apprentice
I'm in the US so I try to only get stuff from US shops that ships from US warehouses, just a personal preference.
I thought I saw you at Silverstone
I thought I saw you at Silverstone
07-12-2013, 08:31 AM
#8979
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
http://www.reflexracing.net
07-12-2013, 08:32 AM
#8980
07-12-2013, 09:08 AM
#8983
Tech Apprentice
07-12-2013, 09:31 AM
#8984
Are the TRG rims the same off-set as the Tamiya rims?
07-12-2013, 10:07 AM
#8985
Tech Addict
iTrader: (24)
Thanks for the compliments, here is the final product!
One question I have is how do you keep the front of the battery in position when using a shorty pack? My shorty wiggles side to side a little bit and it is not quite secured in place.
Justin