TAMIYA F103 RM
02-16-2009, 03:14 PM
#1531
If anyone one is interested in a F103RM, my hobby shop has one in stock. Im not sure what body it is, I can check if you'd like though. If you are interested, let me know.
02-16-2009, 03:16 PM
#1532
My lhs has one of each body style in stock of the f103rm
02-16-2009, 03:50 PM
#1533
any of you guys actually done the conversionb yet? i am in the process of it as we speak. i am waiting on the rear axle and front swing arm set from rcmart.
3 things needed...
3Racing (#F103RM-10) Front Suspension For F103RM USD$15.50
3Racing (#F103RM-09) Knuckle Arms For F103RM USD$11.50
3Racing (#F103RM-01/LB) Differential Housing For F103RM USD$17.90
F103GT plus $50 shipped.
this is all that you will need to convert a F103GT to a F1 racer.
misc items incluse body and wings, but no chassis, lower deck, upper etc are required.
there are a few things you need to take into consideration.
1) F103GT kingpins are longer and hold at thte top and bottom keeping the top control arm attatched. if you go with a f103lm pingpin, it is much shorter. and does not connect at the top causing the top control arm to become detatched. the 3 racing arm setdoes 3 things, 1) it connects top and bottom so you can use F103GT on LM, LM on GT w/ no issues. 2) it can adjust castor. 3) you can adjust camber.
**this is the ONLY part that will allow you to adjust camber on this car!
2) the F103LM knuckle has a cylindrical portion that allows the use for a bearing or bushing. if you try this on the GT, it wont fit, will wobble and be horrible to drive on.
3) the Hexes are much larger on the F103LM than the GT. that is why the rear wheels wont fit. the only way to fix this is to get the LM rear axle set.
it is not cheaper to buy an LM, you will end up hopping up the LM anyways with these parts.
If you have a GT convert it, if you have none, Get a LM.
3 things needed...
3Racing (#F103RM-10) Front Suspension For F103RM USD$15.50
3Racing (#F103RM-09) Knuckle Arms For F103RM USD$11.50
3Racing (#F103RM-01/LB) Differential Housing For F103RM USD$17.90
F103GT plus $50 shipped.
this is all that you will need to convert a F103GT to a F1 racer.
misc items incluse body and wings, but no chassis, lower deck, upper etc are required.
there are a few things you need to take into consideration.
1) F103GT kingpins are longer and hold at thte top and bottom keeping the top control arm attatched. if you go with a f103lm pingpin, it is much shorter. and does not connect at the top causing the top control arm to become detatched. the 3 racing arm setdoes 3 things, 1) it connects top and bottom so you can use F103GT on LM, LM on GT w/ no issues. 2) it can adjust castor. 3) you can adjust camber.
**this is the ONLY part that will allow you to adjust camber on this car!
2) the F103LM knuckle has a cylindrical portion that allows the use for a bearing or bushing. if you try this on the GT, it wont fit, will wobble and be horrible to drive on.
3) the Hexes are much larger on the F103LM than the GT. that is why the rear wheels wont fit. the only way to fix this is to get the LM rear axle set.
it is not cheaper to buy an LM, you will end up hopping up the LM anyways with these parts.
If you have a GT convert it, if you have none, Get a LM.
02-16-2009, 05:33 PM
#1534
Anyone know what tires compounds come with teh 15th anniv kit ? I have looked everywhere and nobody lists what they are . Soft , med. ? Also does anyone true thses down for racing ? and is that allowed for TCS ?
02-16-2009, 05:58 PM
#1535
Actually, there is another newer RM kit, its this one:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWCP2&P=7
it shows on order, but who knows if it will come in. in HK, they tell me its already been discontinued, but there might be some left somewhere...
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWCP2&P=7
it shows on order, but who knows if it will come in. in HK, they tell me its already been discontinued, but there might be some left somewhere...
84032 Check your local hobby store. L body
02-16-2009, 07:37 PM
#1536
D Drive Sport just released a new body by Tech - does anyone have any experience with it?
Looks pretty good aside from the bland nose. I really don't like INTEGRATED nose cones. I am still trying to find the best body and I think the best one is still the Chevron IMO.
What do you guys think? Only $35 with Tech wings!
http://d-drivesportsenglish.com/inde...roducts_id=414
Looks pretty good aside from the bland nose. I really don't like INTEGRATED nose cones. I am still trying to find the best body and I think the best one is still the Chevron IMO.
What do you guys think? Only $35 with Tech wings!
http://d-drivesportsenglish.com/inde...roducts_id=414
02-16-2009, 08:20 PM
#1538
02-16-2009, 08:24 PM
#1539
tis true... but its also one of the ones i was told by Champ that it was discontinued. i ordered the last R at speedtech, should be here this week.
can anyone confirm what that above RM kit comes with? the info says the height adjustable pod, but how much alloy is actually in that kit? id like to have one of those as well, i think.
can anyone confirm what that above RM kit comes with? the info says the height adjustable pod, but how much alloy is actually in that kit? id like to have one of those as well, i think.
02-17-2009, 04:44 AM
#1541
Whats the best tire compound to run on indoor carpet (Ozite).
What compounds comes in the RM kit?
When I installed the tires I used the supplied 2-way tape. I should be able to remove the foam and save the rims, right?
What compounds comes in the RM kit?
When I installed the tires I used the supplied 2-way tape. I should be able to remove the foam and save the rims, right?
02-17-2009, 06:53 AM
#1542
The 84032 comes with the "L" type high nose body/wing set. This is to my knowledge not discontinued.
The 84031 comes with the "T" type low downforce body and is discontinued.
The 49498 kit was the "M" body kit and being a "4" or limited is also discontinued.
The 84031 comes with the "T" type low downforce body and is discontinued.
The 49498 kit was the "M" body kit and being a "4" or limited is also discontinued.
tis true... but its also one of the ones i was told by Champ that it was discontinued. i ordered the last R at speedtech, should be here this week.
can anyone confirm what that above RM kit comes with? the info says the height adjustable pod, but how much alloy is actually in that kit? id like to have one of those as well, i think.
can anyone confirm what that above RM kit comes with? the info says the height adjustable pod, but how much alloy is actually in that kit? id like to have one of those as well, i think.
02-17-2009, 07:08 AM
#1544