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Old 07-10-2009, 10:25 AM
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@ Cuda/SCD - I will show @ OCRC if u guys will be there. gimme' some notice because of the drive to get into OC. For sure @ BCR if I don't hear anything back.

I need a taller pinion (26t, 27t) for Surf City someone let me borrow or buy one off of 'em? You would think Ultimate would notice they need to stock w/ how kits are selling and the way I hound 'em.

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Old 07-10-2009, 06:49 PM
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@ Cuda/SCD - I will show @ OCRC if u guys will be there. gimme' some notice because of the drive to get into OC. For sure @ BCR if I don't hear anything back.

I need a taller pinion (26t, 27t) for Surf City someone let me borrow or buy one off of 'em? You would think Ultimate would notice they need to stock w/ how kits are selling and the way I hound 'em.

Cuda, ygpm.
I'll be there tomorrow, Craig, but around noon 'cause of Saturday morning class. And bring you EZ up for Sunday for all three of us. If you're getting a taller pinion, be sure to place a fan on your F103 as a precaution like I did.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SCD WldCrd
I'll be there tomorrow, Craig, but around noon 'cause of Saturday morning class. And bring you EZ up for Sunday for all three of us. If you're getting a taller pinion, be sure to place a fan on your F103 as a precaution like I did.
I will go tomorrow if you guys will help me out with some Jack.

The stuff is made of unobtanium, can't get any anywhere!

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Also recently got new zen 35 shore for the fronts of my 103rm, as the stock foams were wearing down giving little ground clearance in the front. Also using zen 30 shore at the rear. Previously the car was pushing, despite slowing down more, and using the gold springs. Now, with the zen 35 shores, the steering is hyper reactive! I have to set the dual rate way down, and even then I can still oversteer very easily! Couldn't believe the vast difference in grip! I am already using the softer T-bar. Looks like I should go back to the black springs at the very least? Should I get rear 25 shores too?
erm, help?
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:21 PM
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^hmmm, try the 25 in back and if that doesn't do anything hopefully you have a newer Futaba radio... I slowed down my input and return speed on steering signal but I believe those are Futaba specific parameters.

Most are only saucing half to a third on the fronts as well. Oh, and make sure your steering ball joints/cups are placed below the steering knuckle to help eliminate bump steer.

Hope that helps!

Cuda - u can have one of the smaller bottles of Jack the crack I have been horden'
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Thanks Craig!
Of course I'll repay you.
So then what's the plan for tomorrow?
I was thinkin it's gonna be light at OCRC?
I don't know what I'm doin.
Got a couple things goin on in the am but later?
OCRC, BCR, TAMIYA??????
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Old 07-11-2009, 06:30 AM
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^ BCR might have more f1s... ygpm

Edit: add Danny's West Coast to the list of tracks, they decided to open early and offer free practice!
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Originally Posted by F N CUDA
Thanks Craig!
Of course I'll repay you.
So then what's the plan for tomorrow?
I was thinkin it's gonna be light at OCRC?
I don't know what I'm doin.
Got a couple things goin on in the am but later?
OCRC, BCR, TAMIYA??????
Like I told Craig, I'll be heading to OCRC after Saturday morning class. Hope you guys will be there 'cause it will feel lonely without other F1's. There were only 2 last Tuesday.
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Old 07-11-2009, 07:19 AM
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I will be there. Might have to check out West Coast after, place looks HUGE!
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Old 07-11-2009, 07:59 AM
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Hey f103 fans, sorry about all the Cali track spam!!!

Carlo, ygpm
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Default F103 15th with F104 front suspension and wheels

Here is my F103 15th with F104 front suspension and rear diff.
I installed the F103L wheels/tires to how much different width.
I'll run with F104 wheels/Tires tomorrow and will find out the car handling.
Attached Thumbnails TAMIYA F103 RM-f103withf103lwheels.jpg   TAMIYA F103 RM-f103l_f104front-tire.jpg   TAMIYA F103 RM-f103l_f104-tires.jpg  

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The F104 front suspension and tires the car had a lot of steering.
I turned the EPA for steering down to 50 and still had too much. I used the F104 kit spring, may be try with harder spring next time...
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MaxS, is that a direct fit on the 104 front end to the 103?

Downtempo you got a pm bro.
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Originally Posted by F N CUDA
MaxS, is that a direct fit on the 104 front end to the 103?
Yes! You need the F014 servo mounting or you could cut the F103 servo mounting at lower part.
Also, you need to cut the body to fit with new front suspension.
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Originally Posted by MaxSp97
Yes! You need the F014 servo mounting or you could cut the F103 servo mounting at lower part.
Also, you need to cut the body to fit with new front suspension.
Thanks, may consider it if it works ok, looks tuffer.
Do you think it is?
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