F201
09-20-2003, 11:38 PM
#721
I don't think it handles too differently from the stock chassis. It does however make it easier to access things.
Originally posted by RCInfinity
I just saw a rcfiend's 3Racing F201 graphite conversion. I am absolutely amazed at the car and the way it looks. I'm curious if any of you guys can talk about how it handles compared to the stock chassis.
I just saw a rcfiend's 3Racing F201 graphite conversion. I am absolutely amazed at the car and the way it looks. I'm curious if any of you guys can talk about how it handles compared to the stock chassis.
09-20-2003, 11:46 PM
#722
I think over time, the 3 Racing, or any graphite plate chassis will be better than the stock plastic. The plastic chassis will usually warp severely in about 2-3 race weekends because of the heat, thus making the car tweak. I'll be switching over to the 3 Racing setup after TCS myself.
Steve Wang
Steve Wang
09-21-2003, 09:04 AM
#723
Looking at Keith's car, I may pick one up also.
09-21-2003, 09:13 AM
#724
Hey Neil,
Have ya checked your supply of brushes yet? And if you got 5 pairs to part with, that would be great. I got 10 pairs in the hands of the US Postal service, so their coming, but I want a sure thing. Thanks!
Have ya checked your supply of brushes yet? And if you got 5 pairs to part with, that would be great. I got 10 pairs in the hands of the US Postal service, so their coming, but I want a sure thing. Thanks!
09-21-2003, 09:30 AM
#725
Originally posted by gtypecanare
Hey Neil,
Have ya checked your supply of brushes yet? And if you got 5 pairs to part with, that would be great. I got 10 pairs in the hands of the US Postal service, so their coming, but I want a sure thing. Thanks!
Hey Neil,
Have ya checked your supply of brushes yet? And if you got 5 pairs to part with, that would be great. I got 10 pairs in the hands of the US Postal service, so their coming, but I want a sure thing. Thanks!
09-22-2003, 05:47 AM
#726
Hi, I just got an F201 last week and I love it! I'm curious about one thing though, how hot is the motor supposed to get? I'm running with the stock 540 motor and I'm doing full throttle runs up and down a parking lot, not really racing, but the engine gets really really hot, steaming hot. Is this normal? I've only run it 4 times. It gets so hot that I can't touch the engine, I have a experience in offroad and I've never experienced such a hot engine.
09-22-2003, 05:57 AM
#727
Tech Adept
Originally posted by solid snake
Hi, I just got an F201 last week and I love it! I'm curious about one thing though, how hot is the motor supposed to get? I'm running with the stock 540 motor and I'm doing full throttle runs up and down a parking lot, not really racing, but the engine gets really really hot, steaming hot. Is this normal? I've only run it 4 times. It gets so hot that I can't touch the engine, I have a experience in offroad and I've never experienced such a hot engine.
Hi, I just got an F201 last week and I love it! I'm curious about one thing though, how hot is the motor supposed to get? I'm running with the stock 540 motor and I'm doing full throttle runs up and down a parking lot, not really racing, but the engine gets really really hot, steaming hot. Is this normal? I've only run it 4 times. It gets so hot that I can't touch the engine, I have a experience in offroad and I've never experienced such a hot engine.
09-22-2003, 07:39 AM
#728
The motors get really hot. I've temp gun'd mine and see it as high as 160F. I had a 21t spec motor in there that melted the chassis when the brush lead touched the bottom chassis. You can see the mark on the bottom side. I think it's lack of airflow but everybody who runs the f201 at our track has heat issues.
09-22-2003, 09:51 AM
#730
09-22-2003, 10:14 AM
#732
Thanks Downforce & Claydoh. Time to modify.
09-22-2003, 11:46 AM
#733
Originally posted by Claydoh
The motors get really hot. I've temp gun'd mine and see it as high as 160F. I had a 21t spec motor in there that melted the chassis when the brush lead touched the bottom chassis. You can see the mark on the bottom side. I think it's lack of airflow but everybody who runs the f201 at our track has heat issues.
The motors get really hot. I've temp gun'd mine and see it as high as 160F. I had a 21t spec motor in there that melted the chassis when the brush lead touched the bottom chassis. You can see the mark on the bottom side. I think it's lack of airflow but everybody who runs the f201 at our track has heat issues.
09-22-2003, 12:20 PM
#734
Originally posted by RCInfinity
That's when fans become more of a big deal.
That's when fans become more of a big deal.
09-22-2003, 08:42 PM
#735
I don't have a fan attached....yet. Only needed on really hot days, and with the stock F201 chassis.