TRF101
#1022
Tech Fanatic
To lower the ride height you'll ahve to add spacers below the steering block.
But each time you make a change you'll have to relocate the position of the steering block.
Hope this helps
#1025
Tech Apprentice
just a quick question, can the trf101w take f103 foams?
On the rear: yes.
#1026
Tech Champion
iTrader: (34)
The 103 fronts fit the axles and the offset is the same but they have those tiny bearings.
The manual shows 104 fronts with 103 rears on the cover picture.
If you ran 103 foams front and rear at least the wheel diameters would match front and rear.
And of course you could run the dialed in "Pre mounts" set up that kick ass on the 103.
That's what I'm gonna run on my TRF 103W when this 200mm class finally comes back into popularity.
Not sure what the good balance of front 104 foam + rear 103 foams is supposed to be?
Pre mount 103 rears and A or B compound 104 fronts?
The manual shows 104 fronts with 103 rears on the cover picture.
If you ran 103 foams front and rear at least the wheel diameters would match front and rear.
And of course you could run the dialed in "Pre mounts" set up that kick ass on the 103.
That's what I'm gonna run on my TRF 103W when this 200mm class finally comes back into popularity.
Not sure what the good balance of front 104 foam + rear 103 foams is supposed to be?
Pre mount 103 rears and A or B compound 104 fronts?
#1027
Tech Champion
iTrader: (22)
The 103 fronts fit the axles and the offset is the same but they have those tiny bearings.
The manual shows 104 fronts with 103 rears on the cover picture.
If you ran 103 foams front and rear at least the wheel diameters would match front and rear.
And of course you could run the dialed in "Pre mounts" set up that kick ass on the 103.
That's what I'm gonna run on my TRF 103W when this 200mm class finally comes back into popularity.
Not sure what the good balance of front 104 foam + rear 103 foams is supposed to be?
Pre mount 103 rears and A or B compound 104 fronts?
The manual shows 104 fronts with 103 rears on the cover picture.
If you ran 103 foams front and rear at least the wheel diameters would match front and rear.
And of course you could run the dialed in "Pre mounts" set up that kick ass on the 103.
That's what I'm gonna run on my TRF 103W when this 200mm class finally comes back into popularity.
Not sure what the good balance of front 104 foam + rear 103 foams is supposed to be?
Pre mount 103 rears and A or B compound 104 fronts?
Hey don't you have a Japan car to work on??!?!?
#1028
Tech Apprentice
F103 fronts will not fit a 101W. Axle diameters are the same for 103 and 101W. However the diameter of the f103 rim is to small to fit over the 101W front suspension. Therefore I mount the f104 front rim on the front, and f103 in the rear. In this way the 101W is 200 mm all round...
#1029
Tech Champion
iTrader: (34)
F103 fronts will not fit a 101W. Axle diameters are the same for 103 and 101W. However the diameter of the f103 rim is to small to fit over the 101W front suspension. Therefore I mount the f104 front rim on the front, and f103 in the rear. In this way the 101W is 200 mm all round...
The F103 front foam tire/rim does fit the TRF 101W front end.
I've run them.
That is the first setup I put on the car thinking TCS Japan may just be 200mm this year.
Yeh Rob it's ready and has been since about 8 hours after taking it home.
It's all you next year brother
BTW Purple fronts on my 103 got me one of my Regional wins back then thanks to Rodzilla's secret stash.
#1030
Rear diff issues!!!!
I have the 101 and am running on carpet, I am using the otional TRF trust bearing and have turned around the coned washers. The issue I have is that when applying power no matter how hard I crank down the diff it seems to spin. What should I be using to lude the diff balls and is there any way to stiffen up the diff without locking it all the way up? I am running on indoor carpet and think the 101 is a good car,I just need to get the pop out of the corners. Thanks
#1031
you can use Tamiya AW grease , instead of the standard diff grease. you can also try to stiffen the side springs (pre contraint or harder springs)
#1032
I have the 101 and am running on carpet, I am using the otional TRF trust bearing and have turned around the coned washers. The issue I have is that when applying power no matter how hard I crank down the diff it seems to spin. What should I be using to lude the diff balls and is there any way to stiffen up the diff without locking it all the way up? I am running on indoor carpet and think the 101 is a good car,I just need to get the pop out of the corners. Thanks
#1033
#1034
I would just try to reassemble the diff. What works for me is to assemble the diff with car lying on its left side, mount the nut so there is small play, tap the car so everything sit down nicely and then tighten the nut.
What is your gearing?
What is your gearing?
#1035
Tech Champion
iTrader: (22)
I have the 101 and am running on carpet, I am using the otional TRF trust bearing and have turned around the coned washers. The issue I have is that when applying power no matter how hard I crank down the diff it seems to spin. What should I be using to lude the diff balls and is there any way to stiffen up the diff without locking it all the way up? I am running on indoor carpet and think the 101 is a good car,I just need to get the pop out of the corners. Thanks
I still use Associated silicone lube (red lettering NOT stealth lube). Some guys use stuff like Tamiya a/w grease, but I personally feel like non silicone lubes change a lot during the run
Use a diff gear with a lot of balls. Kimbrough is 12, Zen has 16, and Exotek is 16 as well.
Rubber tires put a lot more stress on the diff, and its pretty hard to get 100% lock up.