14LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
10-26-2009, 10:14 PM
#1441
Tech Rookie
MY SAUBER ??????????
Hey is this my body already done sir????? ...................Kurt
10-26-2009, 10:50 PM
#1442
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10-27-2009, 03:11 AM
#1444
I tried some Kawada tyres at an outdoor asphalt track and was left disappointed...
1st run with kit tyres, no shock spring and silver front springs the car was sliding a little but it was very well balanced and easy to drive. No twitchiness to speak of.
2nd run with same setup and Kawada 25 rears and 40 fronts, it was a pile... It was almost impossible to drive with way too much front end grip. Twitchy everywhere, way too much steering. Changed to black front springs which was only very slightly better.
3rd run with same setup and Kawada 25 rears and 35 fronts, and it was actually a little better - surprising considering it was a softer front tyre... But it was still difficult to drive smoothly.
I also tried the kit rears with the 40 fronts and it was similarly twitchy. This makes me believe that the Kawada fronts are way too grippy. Anybody else tried these tyres???
1st run with kit tyres, no shock spring and silver front springs the car was sliding a little but it was very well balanced and easy to drive. No twitchiness to speak of.
2nd run with same setup and Kawada 25 rears and 40 fronts, it was a pile... It was almost impossible to drive with way too much front end grip. Twitchy everywhere, way too much steering. Changed to black front springs which was only very slightly better.
3rd run with same setup and Kawada 25 rears and 35 fronts, and it was actually a little better - surprising considering it was a softer front tyre... But it was still difficult to drive smoothly.
I also tried the kit rears with the 40 fronts and it was similarly twitchy. This makes me believe that the Kawada fronts are way too grippy. Anybody else tried these tyres???
10-27-2009, 03:28 AM
#1445
I haven't tried the Kawahara's. I wanted to try them but was told by a reputable source from Japan that they went out of business. So I'm not too keen on trying something I can't get in future.
10-27-2009, 03:50 AM
#1446
10-27-2009, 01:17 PM
#1447
For those looking for F1 decals; http://cgi.ebay.com/f103-decals-for-...item3ef92ed4fb
Not very detailed, but you can make something of it.....
Not very detailed, but you can make something of it.....
10-27-2009, 04:59 PM
#1448
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soon on a track near you matt bell, the lewis hamilton of rc!!!!!!!
10-27-2009, 05:17 PM
#1449
Erm Kawahara is dead, but Zac Project is not. The tires are headed by Yuruki Kazuya, they are branded now under Zac Project / tabata. Here is his blog http://www.yurugix.com/
10-28-2009, 02:21 PM
#1451
anyone wanting a 1 day old HPI F10? im looking to sell or trade for a F104.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...10-f1-car.html
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...10-f1-car.html
Last edited by TfnG; 10-28-2009 at 02:38 PM.
10-28-2009, 09:19 PM
#1452
anyone wanting a 1 day old HPI F10? im looking to sell or trade for a F104.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...10-f1-car.html
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...10-f1-car.html
10-29-2009, 02:47 AM
#1453
Tech Rookie
Check the outer bearing by the adjuster nut, it may have gone notchy.
Had this problem on my CRC, used 4 different CRC ones and they all lasted no more than 2 runs, changed to another make and it is still running after 4 months.
It is a problem with cars that do not use a thrust bearing.
Had this problem on my CRC, used 4 different CRC ones and they all lasted no more than 2 runs, changed to another make and it is still running after 4 months.
It is a problem with cars that do not use a thrust bearing.
to the left during acceleration ...
I´m not sure if the spur gear with only 5 ball its good option or use ball bearing instead thrust bearing for this kit
Thx for any help...
10-29-2009, 03:08 AM
#1454
losen all screws, place on flat surface and tighten each one half a turn until all tight again.
Also try to use a spur with as many balls as possible. One in my CRC has 18 balls
10-29-2009, 03:17 AM
#1455
Tech Rookie
Can you send me picture with right wire conection between electric motor and speed control (regulator).Maybe this can be problem too or not?