2LikesTamiya F104 Version 2
02-24-2013, 12:14 PM
#1008
On the trf shock.
Any internal limiters? Or shock length?
Which ball end?
What series of springs are you using? Fluorescent or black?
Shims under upper ball mount?
Shims under lower ball mount?
Droop and ride height under center and rear pod?
That should answer all of my questions.
Any internal limiters? Or shock length?
Which ball end?
What series of springs are you using? Fluorescent or black?
Shims under upper ball mount?
Shims under lower ball mount?
Droop and ride height under center and rear pod?
That should answer all of my questions.
02-24-2013, 07:04 PM
#1010
If you're talking about the height that the midsection of chassis sits, you adjust that by preloading the shock spring to get the proper sag height. Droop is how far the rear pod drops as you lift the center of the chassis, this you adjust by lengthening or shortening the shock shaft (rod end) or by placing internal limiters to shorten the stroke.
The rear pod height is set by using one of the appropriate bearing holders to raise or lower the pod height. There's three pairs of adjusters in the kit.
I'm not sure which spring would be best for your tracks and not familiar with using the TRF shock since I'm very pleased with the performance of my stock one. A good rule of thumb is a soft spring for a low bite track and a firm spring for a high bite track.
BTW I do use TRF shocks on my Mini and TC.
The rear pod height is set by using one of the appropriate bearing holders to raise or lower the pod height. There's three pairs of adjusters in the kit.
I'm not sure which spring would be best for your tracks and not familiar with using the TRF shock since I'm very pleased with the performance of my stock one. A good rule of thumb is a soft spring for a low bite track and a firm spring for a high bite track.
BTW I do use TRF shocks on my Mini and TC.
02-25-2013, 01:33 AM
#1012
Tech Fanatic
Evidently I'm not capable of figuring out how to get my trf damper mounted properly. My issue is I have the droop set where I would like it, but there's too much tension on the spring and I end up with a 5mm ride height where as the rear pod is at 4 and the front is at 4. I was using the long ball end with around 4mm of limiting mounted on the far holes of the middle shock mount. What am I doing wrong?
My TRF damper is mounted just like yours and i have no problems with the spring having tension.
Hope this helps you.
02-25-2013, 09:05 AM
#1014
3.5 on Carpet, raise rear to 4mm for more turn-in
5mm + outdoors
As for the discussion about the kit shock vs: TRF shock
I recommend the kit shock for indoors, and TRF for rough outdoor tracks, as it has a much larger volume of oil, and is more durable
We have also run the TRF indoors a lot, it's a bit heavier, but it works great with less maintenance
Kit alu shock setting
3k silicon, with black spring
TRF shock setting
30wt AE Gold spring
5mm + outdoors
As for the discussion about the kit shock vs: TRF shock
I recommend the kit shock for indoors, and TRF for rough outdoor tracks, as it has a much larger volume of oil, and is more durable
We have also run the TRF indoors a lot, it's a bit heavier, but it works great with less maintenance
Kit alu shock setting
3k silicon, with black spring
TRF shock setting
30wt AE Gold spring
02-25-2013, 11:31 AM
#1015
3.5 on Carpet, raise rear to 4mm for more turn-in
5mm + outdoors
As for the discussion about the kit shock vs: TRF shock
I recommend the kit shock for indoors, and TRF for rough outdoor tracks, as it has a much larger volume of oil, and is more durable
We have also run the TRF indoors a lot, it's a bit heavier, but it works great with less maintenance
Kit alu shock setting
3k silicon, with black spring
TRF shock setting
30wt AE Gold spring
5mm + outdoors
As for the discussion about the kit shock vs: TRF shock
I recommend the kit shock for indoors, and TRF for rough outdoor tracks, as it has a much larger volume of oil, and is more durable
We have also run the TRF indoors a lot, it's a bit heavier, but it works great with less maintenance
Kit alu shock setting
3k silicon, with black spring
TRF shock setting
30wt AE Gold spring
02-26-2013, 01:40 PM
#1020
Tech Initiate
I just purchased a F104 pro to race in our local club (rubber tires, 21.5 blinky) I need to know what parts I should have on hand for spares. I am sure its been discussed a 1000 times. Can someone post a link to the thread that this has been covered on?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance