TryHard

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why? I'm using a Tamiya ball nut and long screw... which clamps the (4mm) of spacers I use together.. don't need to use threaded spacers.

MikeR

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Good point

Matthijs

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that's also a solution, but I was building my F104x1 kit and had no extra threaded balls and was trying to find a solution for the 'stock' ballconnectors http://www.rctech.net/forum/9943686-post6907.html

Odin544

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Here is how I have mine.

Fluorine coated ball nut, 2x 3mm yeah racing spacers, screw.

tudor_47

This solution is the one I probalby use...

For the knuckle a low profile ball connector is used...to get more room for the turnbuckles under the top arms

what is the Tamiya (?) part number for it(the ball connector)?

tony q

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I need any suggestion for on ESC that is good for racing but affordable for my F104 X1. I will be running 21.5 motor.

rcdave1

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I run the speed passion citrix, very smooth throttle, not to big, and affordable! I think TQ and stormer has the combos for under 100 bucks! Not sure how much just the spedo is.

Odin544

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http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ...on_id=&pg_no=1

mattwoodcraft

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this is a great combo for sure i would suggest trying to just get the speedy and purchase a one cell 17.5 Speed Passion motor extremely smooth and is a heap lighter, advance the timing all the way and its spot on.

Misiek

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Is there any advantage, other than more blue of Aluminum Pivot (54169)

How about heavy pivot?

*Carpet racing, foams (The Track @ Harbor Hobbies)

BP SHADOW

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The aluminum piece is pretty bullet proof.
I have run the heavy pivot post both with foam on carpet, and rubber on carpet, as well as outdoors with rubber. I think for foam on carpet, I would go aluminum, same with rubber on carpet.
Outdoors I would run the heavy one. My car worked really well out at the Tamiya track using the heavy pivot.
Was dialed at the Toledo track as well.

Dasmopar

What roll out are most guys using for rubber tire on carpet?

fritzzz

Anyone care to speculate as to what the next versions of the kit will be?

E.g. we had the Ferrari and McLaren and retro ones like the Ferrari 643 - F104W

And I just noticed this is on Tamiya USA
RC F104W GP Edition (w/Body) - F104W-GP http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84262
as well as
RC Tyrrell P34 1977 Monaco GP
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84263

What do people think they will release next?

lightfoot

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UF1 Winter Series
2nd Race will be this Saturday...
Doors open at 10AM....
Qualifying at 12...

http://uf1series.com/

NiMo

This is the list for the next batch of Tamiya releases (not all F1):

RC-Kits:

56033 German Tiger I Heavy Tank Full Operation Set (w/4ch Radio)
58004 FMC XR311 Combat Support Vehicle (re-release)
58507 Middle Class Shaft-Drive Buggy (TOM’S)
58510 Ferrari 599XX (TT-01E)
58512 1/12 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Wheelie
58513 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 (TT-01E)
58516 BMW 318i STW (TT-01E)
58517 Super Shot
58522 Sand Rover Street (DT02/380)
84262 F104WGP (w/Body)
84263 Tyrrell P34 1977 Monaco Grand Prix
84264 Nissan R91CP (1992 Daytona Winner)
84265 Hotshot (2007) Metallic Special
84266 Toyota GT-One TS020 (F103RS w/Sponge Tyres)
84270 Avante (2011) Black Special

I am wondering if the Tyrrell P34 1977 version will be a lexan shell (like the 1976 version) instead of the current plastic shell ?

Also note Nissan RC91P and Toyota TS020, both were previous pan car style chassis.