Exotek F1R
#2371
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Im using the axon spur gear now. You have to be careful with it because how the diff ball holes are molded, they provide little to no friction to keep the balls in place so when you build or take apart your diff, balls can fly everywhere. Also, they are thinner than most spur gear so the gear will never sit straight. Doesnt affect handling at all, just weird, thats all.
Ive heard people say they are brittle, but I have yet to experience that.
Ive heard people say they are brittle, but I have yet to experience that.
#2373
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#2375
Tech Master
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what spares would you recommend for a indoor carpet track. I have a f1r3 now, I have extra lower arms, I have some decent tires, electrics, but I have no tuning items or gearing. Could you guys provide me with a list of recommendations for my pit box. I dont have tuning tools either........thx for any help
#2376
Tech Adept
what spares would you recommend for a indoor carpet track. I have a f1r3 now, I have extra lower arms, I have some decent tires, electrics, but I have no tuning items or gearing. Could you guys provide me with a list of recommendations for my pit box. I dont have tuning tools either........thx for any help
I also use a tweak station, especially with the adjustable side springs, it may be possible preload the springs unevenly and get some tweak without knowing it.
#2377
Tech Master
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As far as tuning tools, a 4mm wrench for the turnbuckles is all you'll need for the front end. Also, the front happens to be set to 2 degrees camber, about 3 degrees toe out, and 7 degrees caster. As for the rear, the side spring preload is adjustable by thumb, and the axle ride height adjusters are from Tamiya so you should have a set. I think I sent the car to you with 1mm offset axle spacers.
I also use a tweak station, especially with the adjustable side springs, it may be possible preload the springs unevenly and get some tweak without knowing it.
I also use a tweak station, especially with the adjustable side springs, it may be possible preload the springs unevenly and get some tweak without knowing it.
#2378
Tech Champion
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Despite having open wheels it's pretty rare to break these cars when running spec motors. In fact I very rarely sell spare F1 parts.
If you want to be safe then I say an extra rear axle, spurs and axle bearings. I'm not sure what options your car has.
For tuning you want assorted tires and tire sauces- not sure what track surface you run.
Rebuild diff and re-coat dampers before each race weekend.
Once you get your car really dialed in to the track you run there's not much else to do except drive clean, adjust tire sauce as needed (sometimes no sauce) and have fun
If you want to be safe then I say an extra rear axle, spurs and axle bearings. I'm not sure what options your car has.
For tuning you want assorted tires and tire sauces- not sure what track surface you run.
Rebuild diff and re-coat dampers before each race weekend.
Once you get your car really dialed in to the track you run there's not much else to do except drive clean, adjust tire sauce as needed (sometimes no sauce) and have fun
#2379
Tech Master
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Despite having open wheels it's pretty rare to break these cars when running spec motors. In fact I very rarely sell spare F1 parts.
If you want to be safe then I say an extra rear axle, spurs and axle bearings. I'm not sure what options your car has.
For tuning you want assorted tires and tire sauces- not sure what track surface you run.
Rebuild diff and re-coat dampers before each race weekend.
Once you get your car really dialed in to the track you run there's not much else to do except drive clean, adjust tire sauce as needed (sometimes no sauce) and have fun
If you want to be safe then I say an extra rear axle, spurs and axle bearings. I'm not sure what options your car has.
For tuning you want assorted tires and tire sauces- not sure what track surface you run.
Rebuild diff and re-coat dampers before each race weekend.
Once you get your car really dialed in to the track you run there's not much else to do except drive clean, adjust tire sauce as needed (sometimes no sauce) and have fun
96/34-35, 64 pitch
there any modifications for running exotek spurs? do you still make them? thx for input everyone, Ive been going thru this thread, lots of good info.
Last edited by kmas; 03-08-2017 at 07:59 PM.
#2380
Tech Champion
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the track is black carpet. we run 25.5t motors, 2s, rubber tires. I just got a used f13r with aluminum decked adjustable top arms. thx for the info, * This is the current gearing
96/34-35, 64 pitch
there any modifications for running exotek spurs? do you still make them? thx for input everyone, Ive been going thru this thread, lots of good info.
96/34-35, 64 pitch
there any modifications for running exotek spurs? do you still make them? thx for input everyone, Ive been going thru this thread, lots of good info.
#2384
Hi,
This year we have changed in the Uk our spec tyre for outdoor racing and yesterday it was my first time with the car and I struggled a bit to set up the car.
New tyres are Sweep hard fronts and super soft rears. I started with a standard outdoor setup and the car was undrivable, too much steering. I started to make changed to remove steering and win some traction.
I soften side springs (Yokomo purple), used lighter fluid on the tubes(10K), light fluid on the shock (400 cSt), soft centre spring (Tamiya yellow fluo), hardest front spring I had Ride gold (2.8).
At the end of the day the car was perfect on the infield, but on the fast sweeper it was suddenly diffing it out. I tried to tighten more the diff and the result improve a bit, but it was still impossible to not make the car diff out in the middle of the corner.
As I was using transverse battery, will going into in-line battery resolve the situation? Will this reduce the diff ount thing? As well I was using the side spring on the inside position, moving them to over the link will help?
Cheers
Javier
This year we have changed in the Uk our spec tyre for outdoor racing and yesterday it was my first time with the car and I struggled a bit to set up the car.
New tyres are Sweep hard fronts and super soft rears. I started with a standard outdoor setup and the car was undrivable, too much steering. I started to make changed to remove steering and win some traction.
I soften side springs (Yokomo purple), used lighter fluid on the tubes(10K), light fluid on the shock (400 cSt), soft centre spring (Tamiya yellow fluo), hardest front spring I had Ride gold (2.8).
At the end of the day the car was perfect on the infield, but on the fast sweeper it was suddenly diffing it out. I tried to tighten more the diff and the result improve a bit, but it was still impossible to not make the car diff out in the middle of the corner.
As I was using transverse battery, will going into in-line battery resolve the situation? Will this reduce the diff ount thing? As well I was using the side spring on the inside position, moving them to over the link will help?
Cheers
Javier