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Old 05-11-2015, 06:41 PM
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It looks like you have converted it to basically what an F104X1 is. I had that car in the past. It pushed a bit for me, even with the stiffer option 3racing T-plate. It only excels in real low grip conditions, but I found it was too lazy and pushy on high traction tracks. I upgraded to the F104V2 and sold my F104X1.

I've had extensive experience with the TRF101, racing it for about a year and half on asphalt. The front end makes the car a lot easier to drive than the V2 (more stable, more toned down steering), but its hard to get it aggressive, especially on carpet. You have to run a really grippy front tire (I was using Yokomo Soft F1 front tires on asphalt, and 574's would work great on carpet). The F104V2 still seems the quicker car than the TRF101 based on locals here and and the TCS results.

I won't be getting the TRF102, I am really satisfied with my Xray X1 at the moment.
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