Community
Wiki Posts
Search

TAMIYA F103 RM

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-26-2009, 06:27 PM
  #1921  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
todd8603's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Oshawa Ontario Canada
Posts: 250
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by stocker
My front wheels seem to have quite a lot of play, as in even after tightening the lock nut, I am still able to move the wheel in and out on the axle. Is this normal and should I shim it up? thanks!

shim em up. but equally!
todd8603 is offline  
Old 04-26-2009, 10:46 PM
  #1922  
Tech Regular
 
Blueman Austria's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 427
Default

Originally Posted by silverhkswrx
i run (depending on temp outside)
35/35
35/38
38/38

Hy !

Do you mean in the front the same,or softer hardness than in the rear?

Greett Blueman
Blueman Austria is offline  
Old 04-27-2009, 05:34 PM
  #1923  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 538
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

If your F103 has a tendency to spin out on throttle at the tighter corner exits, what would be the first thing to adjust apart from throttling s-l-o-w-l-y?
stocker is offline  
Old 04-27-2009, 05:35 PM
  #1924  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 538
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by todd8603
shim em up. but equally!
Did 0.5mm each side. didn't seem to affect handling!
stocker is offline  
Old 04-27-2009, 06:22 PM
  #1925  
Tech Apprentice
 
Stuart Pid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: just call me Stu .....
Posts: 58
Default

Stocker:
Loosen the diff.
Stuart Pid is offline  
Old 04-29-2009, 06:25 AM
  #1926  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 538
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Stuart Pid
Stocker:
Loosen the diff.
OK, much better now! thanks!

I run on a low grip asphalt surface, and my car pushes (understeers) on corner entry, how do I get little more steering? Will doing the negative camber mod help?
stocker is offline  
Old 04-29-2009, 08:26 AM
  #1927  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (24)
 
BP SHADOW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: In the LAB paintin' bodies!!!!
Posts: 2,324
Trader Rating: 24 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by stocker
OK, much better now! thanks!

I run on a low grip asphalt surface, and my car pushes (understeers) on corner entry, how do I get little more steering? Will doing the negative camber mod help?
either run softer springs or tires, or move the tie rods to the front holes to change the ackerman effect of the steering. You can also try some preload on the center shock
BP SHADOW is offline  
Old 04-29-2009, 05:28 PM
  #1928  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 538
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by BP SHADOW
either run softer springs or tires, or move the tie rods to the front holes to change the ackerman effect of the steering. You can also try some preload on the center shock
I am using the kit foams, which I read here are soft in front and medium rear IIRC? I'll get a set of the front springs to try then, I think the kit black spring is the hard one.
stocker is offline  
Old 04-29-2009, 05:45 PM
  #1929  
Tech Initiate
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 49
Default

Has any one used the TRG F103 Aluminum chassis. What would be the benefit?
PIRONI is offline  
Old 04-30-2009, 12:38 AM
  #1930  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Matt Sunderlage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Milwaukee,WI
Posts: 784
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by stocker
I am using the kit foams, which I read here are soft in front and medium rear IIRC? I'll get a set of the front springs to try then, I think the kit black spring is the hard one.
Put on the gold springs(medium) and add like 1-2mm of prelaod and prepare to smile.
I'm going to run on asphalt for first time in 12 years next week(with foams).
103's in a parking lot = awesome racing!!!! Oh and mains will be under the lights!!
Matt Sunderlage is offline  
Old 04-30-2009, 04:03 PM
  #1931  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (10)
 
POUNDITRACING's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 3,063
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

Looking to find a very clean used car. Anyone have any suggestions on where to get one?
POUNDITRACING is offline  
Old 04-30-2009, 04:29 PM
  #1932  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (11)
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 301
Trader Rating: 11 (92%+)
Default

I am finally going to get my F103GT on the track on saturday.
My last racing experience was horrible, so I am kind of nervous.
fishymamba is offline  
Old 05-01-2009, 02:20 AM
  #1933  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
bakaguyjean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atsugi Japan
Posts: 823
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by PIRONI
Has any one used the TRG F103 Aluminum chassis. What would be the benefit?
Its suposed to put all the weight at the bottom if you are using a LIPO,but what ends up happening if the front of the chassis bends on the first couple of hits causeing all sorts of tweak problems. Even if you never crash the chassis still bends as there isnt and suport on the front of the F103 past the servo mount.
bakaguyjean is offline  
Old 05-01-2009, 02:23 AM
  #1934  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
bakaguyjean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atsugi Japan
Posts: 823
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by stocker
I am using the kit foams, which I read here are soft in front and medium rear IIRC? I'll get a set of the front springs to try then, I think the kit black spring is the hard one.
How is your "T" bar set?
bakaguyjean is offline  
Old 05-01-2009, 07:55 AM
  #1935  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 538
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bakaguyjean
How is your "T" bar set?
I am using the kit 103rm T bar with 2 washers front and O ring rear. I set it as what I read from this thread, hopefully I did it the right way. Front tightened until snug, and bar cannot move side to side. Then tighten rear until it can just barely move under some force. By loosening the diff and slipping a little, I am a little better, as long as I am not too trigger happy. I understand that this is a compromise as I am using the kit med rear foams, but still spin out sometimes. I got this kit used and it has a 3 Racing oil damper on the rear and aluminum on 4 sides motor mount. I think the kit comes with the L body (with the high nose?) It has adjustable rear wing, should I adjust it to the higher downforce inclined position? I am using silver can with stock gearing.

Any advice is appreciated!
stocker is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.