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08-03-2012, 04:57 AM
#3271
There are so many good ideas out there.
Here's may FGX F1.Starting our F1 series down under next week in melbourne, I'm doing a write up of build and will start with the stock chassis then move onto the EXOTEC upgrade.I have also done some strenghting to the stock car, my write up is here, http://www.rcformula1.com.au/index.p...led-guide-pt-2
part 2 has some pirated photo's from Bill Delongs page as my camera broke, THANKS BILL : ) but the rest are from me.
Here's may FGX F1.Starting our F1 series down under next week in melbourne, I'm doing a write up of build and will start with the stock chassis then move onto the EXOTEC upgrade.I have also done some strenghting to the stock car, my write up is here, http://www.rcformula1.com.au/index.p...led-guide-pt-2
part 2 has some pirated photo's from Bill Delongs page as my camera broke, THANKS BILL : ) but the rest are from me.
Last edited by DIRTMONKEY; 08-03-2012 at 05:23 AM.
08-03-2012, 07:55 AM
#3272
There are two problematic areas with the FGX the front arms and the upper deck are fragile. There are a couple of fixes for the front arms, reinforce with shoe goo and piano wire, or replace the arms with Exotek top and reinforce the lowers with the Exotek brace.
The fix for the top brace is to reinforce it as shown in this thread by filling it or using a strap. There are no after market top braces per se. You have to use the complete conversion kits from Exotek or Rabit.
I hope this hasn't changed you decision. the cost the convert the above is very reasonable. See SpeedtechRC they have the Exotek updated parts.
I have the Exotek conversion and highly recommend it.
I hope this helps
The fix for the top brace is to reinforce it as shown in this thread by filling it or using a strap. There are no after market top braces per se. You have to use the complete conversion kits from Exotek or Rabit.
I hope this hasn't changed you decision. the cost the convert the above is very reasonable. See SpeedtechRC they have the Exotek updated parts.
I have the Exotek conversion and highly recommend it.
I hope this helps
My upper deck kit has been out for two months now!! Its designed for asphalt.
08-03-2012, 01:34 PM
#3274
08-03-2012, 04:43 PM
#3278
Hi Marcus, what battery is that (brand/capacity) and how many minutes runtime? Thanks.
08-03-2012, 05:09 PM
#3279
Will the official IFS be an add on or a whole new kit?
Just wondering if there is any reason to wait on buying the car
Just wondering if there is any reason to wait on buying the car
08-03-2012, 05:25 PM
#3280
Honestly i dont know what battery that is!! not my car im, rebuilding it for someone ( i do alot of that here lately!!) I do run a soft pack in my car though and it is a 40c 2200mah and will run 12min or so depending on the track of course.
08-03-2012, 08:43 PM
#3282
08-03-2012, 08:58 PM
#3283
08-04-2012, 07:58 PM
#3284
so i'm getting to the end of the build of my FGX .. getting all electronics in now and to tell the truth, i have no idea where to put it all ... 
here's a few attached pictures. i've been looking at how other FGX owners have crammed all the components under the hood but most chasis look heavily modified which i'm not up to doing just yet.
factory chasis set up. Yeah Racing 35A ESC w/ YR 10T motor, Bluebird lopro Hi-speed servo, Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver and 7.4V Lipo ...........
here's a few attached pictures. i've been looking at how other FGX owners have crammed all the components under the hood but most chasis look heavily modified which i'm not up to doing just yet.
factory chasis set up. Yeah Racing 35A ESC w/ YR 10T motor, Bluebird lopro Hi-speed servo, Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver and 7.4V Lipo ...........
08-04-2012, 08:26 PM
#3285
@NewWestF1:
It is tight, no doubt. My FGX is setup just like yours save that I put the receiver (also a Spektrum) on it's side behind the servo. The RX is taped to the bottom deck and it _just_ fits under the top deck a little.
It is tight, no doubt. My FGX is setup just like yours save that I put the receiver (also a Spektrum) on it's side behind the servo. The RX is taped to the bottom deck and it _just_ fits under the top deck a little.