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Old 08-22-2010, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bew79
speaking of setup, do most people here just use gauges to set toe and camber or can you use 1/10 setup stations for F1, in particular F109?

Also how tight should you do up the ball diff, there doesn't appear to be any recommendation in the manual?
When i had the std front axles on the front, i used a HUDY setup station for 1/10 TC with no problems. Haven't tried with with the CRC axles

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Old 08-22-2010, 05:32 PM
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good to know, any recommendations on ball diff setup?



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When i had the std front axles on the front, i used a HUDY setup station for 1/10 TC with no problems. Haven't tried with with the CRC axles

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Hey all
Tried to post some pic's of my chassis, but it wouldn't let me until i have made a certain amount of posts.
Mods so far, crc side spring mod, 104 diff/shaft also trying a crc front hub mod i have been working on.
Best result so far, was Q2nd and finished 2nd at the racing lines international(behind a F109), January 2010 only 4 days after purchasing the car.
It has done me well at club racing but recently our club has changed venues from outdoor ashfelt, to indoor dusty concrete.The guys with rubber tires are blitzing us guys with foams. If anyone has any setup advice for low traction surface, im all ears (caster, camber, pod droop, side springs etc...) Cant afford to go to rubbers just yet.

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Coat the foams in silicone caulk.
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Old 08-22-2010, 08:56 PM
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Coat the foams in silicone caulk.
Unfortunately no tire additives of any kind are allowed in New Zealand.

As for diff setup, i think i have just fluked it. I have it so there is just a tiny amount of slip from a standing start. Also highly recommend ceramic balls, totally changed the feel of the diff
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Unfortunately no tire additives of any kind are allowed in New Zealand.

As for diff setup, i think i have just fluked it. I have it so there is just a tiny amount of slip from a standing start. Also highly recommend ceramic balls, totally changed the feel of the diff
It's not an additive, it's actually adding a layer of clear silicone caulk (like you would use in construction) that will be dry before you ever run the car. This was a common practice in USA dirt oval and at one point 1/12 many years ago.

If they can run rubber, you should be able to coat your foams.
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It's not an additive, it's actually adding a layer of clear silicone caulk (like you would use in construction) that will be dry before you ever run the car. This was a common practice in USA dirt oval and at one point 1/12 many years ago.

If they can run rubber, you should be able to coat your foams.
Thanks man, ill give it a crack on some old tires, and see if it passes tech lol
does it still matter what compound the foams are with the layer of silicon on them?
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Hi Guys, has anybody attemted to convert one of these to World GT as I have an F109 and want to run GT, if anybody has done it can you post pictures maybe so I can follow them to convert my one, looks like it just needs longer rear body mounts and a bumper/bodymount holder fitting to the front.

Help would really be appreciated.

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Thanks man, ill give it a crack on some old tires, and see if it passes tech lol
does it still matter what compound the foams are with the layer of silicon on them?
I would use whatever tires you usually use. When you put the silicone on, spin the wheels on a drill and use a finger dipped in dish soap to even out the coat.
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If you're using the 3Racing Out Tuned Ball Differential For F104, I'm assuming you can only tun F104 wheels on it, yes?

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If you're using the 3Racing Out Tuned Ball Differential For F104, I'm assuming you can only tun F104 wheels on it, yes?

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Well I run the F109 wheels with my Out Tuned Diff
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If you're using the 3Racing Out Tuned Ball Differential For F104, I'm assuming you can only tun F104 wheels on it, yes?

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F103, F104, F109 wheels all fit
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is there anywhere in the US that has this car in stock? im looking to buy on ASAP!!
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is there anywhere in the US that has this car in stock? im looking to buy on ASAP!!
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HKSHobby in LA has it.

http://store.hkshobby.com/product_in...oducts_id=6740

How's the Mini Z F1 stuff coming along?
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Marcus

HKSHobby in LA has it.

http://store.hkshobby.com/product_in...oducts_id=6740

How's the Mini Z F1 stuff coming along?

its goin great! check out the website! got the PNWC worlds coming up late october and team Mantis has won every qualifier this year we have entered!
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Old 08-25-2010, 07:50 AM
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Marcus,

are you going to make lots of nice parts for the F109?
, I am sure you can think of something we all need!

The car is also available from rcmart in HK, usually around the 100 dollar price tag.
It is right now at 90 dollar.

good luck!
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