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11-20-2013, 06:30 AM
#9707
Tech Fanatic
Why do you say that?
You need to understand that my group of racers is made up of some who have a lot of experience, like myself; but there are more in our group who do not, they are newbies! F1 cars are more difficult to drive than many other types of rc cars, and when you factor in the less than perfect parking lots we race on where we live, you need all the help you can get! I'm just trying to make the cars a little more "user friendly" for the majority with regards to racing them on a parking lot. We are a private club with no intentions of entering any public sanctioned races.....so what's the problem with using a gyro if it helps the majority have more fun?
You need to understand that my group of racers is made up of some who have a lot of experience, like myself; but there are more in our group who do not, they are newbies! F1 cars are more difficult to drive than many other types of rc cars, and when you factor in the less than perfect parking lots we race on where we live, you need all the help you can get! I'm just trying to make the cars a little more "user friendly" for the majority with regards to racing them on a parking lot. We are a private club with no intentions of entering any public sanctioned races.....so what's the problem with using a gyro if it helps the majority have more fun?
11-20-2013, 08:10 AM
#9708
Why do you say that?
You need to understand that my group of racers is made up of some who have a lot of experience, like myself; but there are more in our group who do not, they are newbies! F1 cars are more difficult to drive than many other types of rc cars, and when you factor in the less than perfect parking lots we race on where we live, you need all the help you can get! I'm just trying to make the cars a little more "user friendly" for the majority with regards to racing them on a parking lot. We are a private club with no intentions of entering any public sanctioned races.....so what's the problem with using a gyro if it helps the majority have more fun?
You need to understand that my group of racers is made up of some who have a lot of experience, like myself; but there are more in our group who do not, they are newbies! F1 cars are more difficult to drive than many other types of rc cars, and when you factor in the less than perfect parking lots we race on where we live, you need all the help you can get! I'm just trying to make the cars a little more "user friendly" for the majority with regards to racing them on a parking lot. We are a private club with no intentions of entering any public sanctioned races.....so what's the problem with using a gyro if it helps the majority have more fun?
11-20-2013, 11:47 AM
#9710
Please don't get that wrong, but after coming from touring car to F1 this year, the only thing that makes f1 more difficult is that you cannot go full throttle in the middle of the corner and that you have to be more careful with braking (if you didn't adjust your transmitter...). So maybe one day adjusting to it. This should not sound snobby ( I know it does), but using a gyro just takes the fun away of 2wd.
11-20-2013, 01:25 PM
#9711
New kid in town!!
11-21-2013, 07:39 AM
#9712
Please don't get that wrong, but after coming from touring car to F1 this year, the only thing that makes f1 more difficult is that you cannot go full throttle in the middle of the corner and that you have to be more careful with braking (if you didn't adjust your transmitter...). So maybe one day adjusting to it. This should not sound snobby ( I know it does), but using a gyro just takes the fun away of 2wd.
Last edited by firefoxussr; 11-21-2013 at 07:53 AM.
11-21-2013, 08:54 AM
#9713
what is the best gyro to use in the f1 car thanks
11-21-2013, 11:48 AM
#9714
Ok guys. Pretty new to F1 but working on growing the class locally.
I have an F104W GP which runs good. No real complaints..
I'm wondering about the front end. I have access to a ton of parts from F104v2's so wondering what are the benefits of swapping front ends, to a narrower F104v2 from the older / wider F103/4 style? Thinking about performance and durability.
(Sorry if this has been asked before)
I have an F104W GP which runs good. No real complaints..
I'm wondering about the front end. I have access to a ton of parts from F104v2's so wondering what are the benefits of swapping front ends, to a narrower F104v2 from the older / wider F103/4 style? Thinking about performance and durability.
(Sorry if this has been asked before)
11-21-2013, 02:28 PM
#9715
Why do a lot of people don't run the 2012 Ferrari body and has anybody tried the speed passion f-68 and Titan f101 bodies I'm looking for a new body and might just go for the f60 with the mclaren rear wing. Any opinions would help before purchasing a new body.
Good to know.
11-21-2013, 07:26 PM
#9717
I turn the same lap times with the F60, McLaren MP4/24, McLaren MP4/5b, Tyrell 019, and Jordan 191 body sets. I prefer the style of the early 90s bodies and choose to run them whenver possible but they offer no performance benefit.
11-22-2013, 12:26 PM
#9720
I don't think you can mix and match the Tamiya front wings with different bodies, they all have a different shaped body mount, maybe... but i don't think so. especially with the 2012, its unique and real flat. The rear wings however can be mixed.
Last edited by nrtv20; 11-22-2013 at 12:44 PM.