Originally Posted by rtypec

I took some time today to finish the car and get it ready to run.

Left side of the F104 X1 with an F60 body set


The right side shot


Please note the following details:

• As instructed, don't forget a dab of grease on the lock nuts to prevent the locking rubbery bit doesn't rip or pop off when you initially tighten it.
• When attaching the front wheels, tightening the lock nut fully and then back off an 1/8th of a turn to prevent the bearings from binding.
• I had to adjust the rear body mounts by adding/removing spacers until I was satisfied with the body's stance.
• The body MUST be trimmed to clear the roll damper.
• Trim ANY part of the body that may rub ANY part of the chassis when it's flexed in ANY direction. This will prevent any weird on track behavior due to a body rub.

Close up of left side body trimming


Close up of right side body trimming


And with these minor odds and ends wrapped up...the F104 X1 is DONE