16LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
08-28-2011, 03:59 AM
#6121
08-28-2011, 07:17 AM
#6125
Tech Fanatic
Yesterday i bought a F104X1 chassis, but i have a question about the side damper.
What grease do i use for a low grip (asphalt) and a high grip (carpet) track?
What grease do i use for a low grip (asphalt) and a high grip (carpet) track?
08-28-2011, 10:45 AM
#6126
Hey guys my winter season is here and i know theres tons of set up info here what im curious about is i went with the split upper deck for pavement but should i switch back to the full upper deck piece for carpet to tighten her up a bit since traction isnt much of an issue on carpet.
08-28-2011, 01:58 PM
#6127
So anyone use the Ride front wheels and tires???
08-29-2011, 04:50 AM
#6128
Hey guys my winter season is here and i know theres tons of set up info here what im curious about is i went with the split upper deck for pavement but should i switch back to the full upper deck piece for carpet to tighten her up a bit since traction isnt much of an issue on carpet.
08-29-2011, 07:54 AM
#6129
[QUOTE=mattwoodcraft;9587634]i have left my split top deck on when racing on carpet get more steering, the rear end i change the T bar and tighten it up less flex with foams still heaps of traction[/QUO
What tbar did u go with ....the soft tbar or high traction tbar..
What tbar did u go with ....the soft tbar or high traction tbar..
08-29-2011, 08:11 AM
#6130
i'm sure there will be a point where too much weight will screw with the performance of the car, but you aren't going to be near that point yet. the weight you're adding, to this point, is doing nothing but adding rear traction so-to-speak...
If you look at Robk's site - http://rcf1blog.blogspot.com/ - you can see one of his 104 setup wihere he's using rubber tires AND a buch of weight in addition to the heavy pivot plate and steel axel..
alot of RC cars function better the heavier they get - VTA's are an example of that - and F1's aren't any different...mine, with the heavy pivot post and TRG axel, is significantly heavier then the stock 104, but IMO handles uber better since the rear is planted way better
If you look at Robk's site - http://rcf1blog.blogspot.com/ - you can see one of his 104 setup wihere he's using rubber tires AND a buch of weight in addition to the heavy pivot plate and steel axel..
alot of RC cars function better the heavier they get - VTA's are an example of that - and F1's aren't any different...mine, with the heavy pivot post and TRG axel, is significantly heavier then the stock 104, but IMO handles uber better since the rear is planted way better
08-29-2011, 09:05 AM
#6132
Please post pics or additional information about Austin's lead sled...particularly where he placed them 
He had some interesting stuff going on for sure and his car was absolutely railed!
He had some interesting stuff going on for sure and his car was absolutely railed!
08-29-2011, 09:23 AM
#6133
I have even added weight to the TOP of the wing to generate pod roll on some tracks
Any way, congrats Rob. Looks like you made great strides this year at TCS! 8 ounces of lead next year?
08-29-2011, 11:04 AM
#6134
Fast cars and great drives!
Anyway, he added weight to the "wings" under the electonics and along the sides there creating an F103 battery placement simulation.
I did the same thing for the A mains and the car was finally good, stayed planted but I had no speed and not due to the weight, probably more due to the borrowed seasoned battery pack.
I also heard he was at + 6oz.
I only found room for 5oz.
Exact placement on his car I'm usure of, might have had other weight scattered around too.
The rest of his setup will have to come from him, hope to see pics and specs too.
Oh yeh, he had the "old" car.
08-29-2011, 01:54 PM
#6135
Yeh, Congrats again dudes!
Fast cars and great drives!
Talked to Austin cuz I had a car this year that was hatin it for racin but was perfect in both morning warmups? Never had this car get "skiddish" before. Ever. Was almost undriveable it hopped around so much, just like it can be on brand new skins front and rear. Heat never affected my setup so drastically in the past.
Anyway, he added weight to the "wings" under the electonics and along the sides there creating an F103 battery placement simulation.
I did the same thing for the A mains and the car was finally good, stayed planted but I had no speed and not due to the weight, probably more due to the borrowed seasoned battery pack.
I also heard he was at + 6oz.
I only found room for 5oz.
Exact placement on his car I'm usure of, might have had other weight scattered around too.
The rest of his setup will have to come from him, hope to see pics and specs too.
Oh yeh, he had the "old" car.
Fast cars and great drives!
Talked to Austin cuz I had a car this year that was hatin it for racin but was perfect in both morning warmups? Never had this car get "skiddish" before. Ever. Was almost undriveable it hopped around so much, just like it can be on brand new skins front and rear. Heat never affected my setup so drastically in the past.
Anyway, he added weight to the "wings" under the electonics and along the sides there creating an F103 battery placement simulation.
I did the same thing for the A mains and the car was finally good, stayed planted but I had no speed and not due to the weight, probably more due to the borrowed seasoned battery pack.
I also heard he was at + 6oz.
I only found room for 5oz.
Exact placement on his car I'm usure of, might have had other weight scattered around too.
The rest of his setup will have to come from him, hope to see pics and specs too.
Oh yeh, he had the "old" car.
It really helps , glad he won with it!