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Old 11-28-2010, 09:09 AM
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To strart, I apologize if this specific question has been asked, but my search did not show up the answer I'm looking for.

F1 at my local track is blowing up.
I have a F104 with Exotech upgrade, but I'm still at a clear disadvantage compared to the 103s and 109s wider stance.
We don't want to separate the classes by chassis, so we run together.
I'm looking to change my front end to the 103 and the rear to the wider 103 tires.
I have a healthy stock of tires and parts for the 104 and need to know what I can still utilize for the conversion and what I have no choice to buy.

I know I need the rear tires, no choice there.
I know I need the suspension arms and longer turnbuckles.

I know the steering knuckles are compatible.
I know the springs and c-clamps are compatible.

This is the real question.
I want to try and utilize the front 104 tires I have.
Has anyone used all the same components from the 104 (kingpins and tires) on the 103 front end and made it work properly?
I know if I want to use the 103 tires, I need different kingpins because the wheels are smaller, but I want to use the 104 tires I currently have.
It would save me some loot on this conversion.
If I need the 103 kingpins , what is the Tamiya part# I'm looking for?

Anybody got the scoop?
Thanks in advance.
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