1/10 R/C F1's...Pics, Discussions, Whatever...
Tech Master
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21.5 is a handful on asphalt. I don't know how you guys find enough grip with 18t.
Tech Elite
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With rubber the 18T it is a handfull but with foam it can be done.
Regards Roy
Regards Roy
Here are some pictures from round one of a series we run in Australia across all of our clubs within Victoria. Blue/Orange Alpine cars are our team. Mine is the black one. Glad to get 2nd for the day on the F1R2's first proper run.
Trying to find a ONE PIECE rear insert for the inside of a Pit tire.
Did some research and I could only find them with a set of the old Tamiya rear soft tires (by looking at the pictures on tq). I would hate to have to buy a set of tires I cant use just for the inserts...but I am getting desperte..
I know the glue together ones "should work fine"...but they are not for me.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Did some research and I could only find them with a set of the old Tamiya rear soft tires (by looking at the pictures on tq). I would hate to have to buy a set of tires I cant use just for the inserts...but I am getting desperte..
I know the glue together ones "should work fine"...but they are not for me.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Tech Rookie
Hi guys,
I'm looking into getting into the world of F1 r/c. I've been doing tons of research online and read so many articles on rcformulaone.com already. I was looking at getting a Tamiya F104 pro as my first car to start with. I have no proir experience in R/C so everything is new to me. Can anybody recommend a good esc, 2 channel radio and receiver and battery pack I should start with. All the articles I've read are people recommending racing components already. I'm just looking to get my kit up and going without breaking the bank yet. While I learn to drive my car in parking lots.thanks for the help fellas!
I'm looking into getting into the world of F1 r/c. I've been doing tons of research online and read so many articles on rcformulaone.com already. I was looking at getting a Tamiya F104 pro as my first car to start with. I have no proir experience in R/C so everything is new to me. Can anybody recommend a good esc, 2 channel radio and receiver and battery pack I should start with. All the articles I've read are people recommending racing components already. I'm just looking to get my kit up and going without breaking the bank yet. While I learn to drive my car in parking lots.thanks for the help fellas!
Tech Master
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Futaba 3PL is what I started with. It worked well.
But I would look for a good used 4pl or MT4
Battery. I like my reedy batteries but I am sure this will be fine also.
You will want a lipo charger with balancer. Duratrax onyx 235 is what I started with and it served me well for over a year without any problems.
Any small ESC will work. I am using a novak edge. Hobbywing Justock is popular also.
Driving a f1 RC car can be very frustrating on untreated asphalt. I strongly suggest that you go to your local racing club and practice on the track that's been properly prepped.
But I would look for a good used 4pl or MT4
Battery. I like my reedy batteries but I am sure this will be fine also.
You will want a lipo charger with balancer. Duratrax onyx 235 is what I started with and it served me well for over a year without any problems.
Any small ESC will work. I am using a novak edge. Hobbywing Justock is popular also.
Driving a f1 RC car can be very frustrating on untreated asphalt. I strongly suggest that you go to your local racing club and practice on the track that's been properly prepped.
Last edited by edhchoe; 03-02-2014 at 10:45 AM.
Tech Rookie
Thanks for the help man! The nearest indoor on road track to Bellingham is Noraroval. So I'll give them a call see if they got practice times. Thanks again!
Tech Master
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What!? You are in my state!!
We have a race at magnussen community center gym this Saturday.
Come visit.
Marcos is selling his f104v2 pro.
We have a race at magnussen community center gym this Saturday.
Come visit.
Marcos is selling his f104v2 pro.
yes marcos car is a good one. make the drive down and come play. you wont be sorry. and the nora indoor track is done for the season. offroad and dirt oval isnt for a few weeks. we still ha e 3 more race weekends for the community center. come on down!
Tech Addict
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How does one curb traction rolling on an F1? I know what to do on touring cars, but an F1...?
I'm asking because:
i raced my F104v2 this weekend, the car ran really well, i was able to reduce the traction rolling issues by putting the copper soft springs in the rear, and Tamiya Silver soft springs in the front. For the shock, i have a TRF shock, with an Orange tamiya spring, and 35wt oil. I removed the kit's side shock, and put the damper tube from the F104X1. I tried black grease, and i tried 3000wt, didn't seem to change much - but i ordered CRC 5000, 10,000 and 20000wt lub/grease.
I ran the 573 F1-medium fronts and 575 R1-soft rears from Pit Shimizu, it ran good. I also tested the 577 front F3-mediums and the 579 rear R3-softs, the car seemed to push a little more. It's a medium-high grip carpet.
What i noticed, in both cases, the rear axel would want to lift, and it would slow me down, i could hear the diff slipping. I tightend the diff a little more between each run to see if it made any difference, and i never saw one.
I played with the toe, camber and caster (i have exotek type front top arms)
Anyone have any other suggestions to try? I know i can go faster if the car would be planted in the tight turns, the rear wheel lifts and the diff spins and i can't accelerate as fast as an F104
I have posted in the F104v2 thread, and i got great advice, but any other suggestions i can try? i'll be going to track to practice and test out different ideas to see.
I'm asking because:
i raced my F104v2 this weekend, the car ran really well, i was able to reduce the traction rolling issues by putting the copper soft springs in the rear, and Tamiya Silver soft springs in the front. For the shock, i have a TRF shock, with an Orange tamiya spring, and 35wt oil. I removed the kit's side shock, and put the damper tube from the F104X1. I tried black grease, and i tried 3000wt, didn't seem to change much - but i ordered CRC 5000, 10,000 and 20000wt lub/grease.
I ran the 573 F1-medium fronts and 575 R1-soft rears from Pit Shimizu, it ran good. I also tested the 577 front F3-mediums and the 579 rear R3-softs, the car seemed to push a little more. It's a medium-high grip carpet.
What i noticed, in both cases, the rear axel would want to lift, and it would slow me down, i could hear the diff slipping. I tightend the diff a little more between each run to see if it made any difference, and i never saw one.
I played with the toe, camber and caster (i have exotek type front top arms)
Anyone have any other suggestions to try? I know i can go faster if the car would be planted in the tight turns, the rear wheel lifts and the diff spins and i can't accelerate as fast as an F104
I have posted in the F104v2 thread, and i got great advice, but any other suggestions i can try? i'll be going to track to practice and test out different ideas to see.
Tech Champion
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#1 tip glue the front tires sidewalls!!
Reduce camber
Reduce caster if your front end is capable
Since it sounds like you run open tire try a stiffer front insert that reduces airgap as well
Make sure you have a lot of front droop so the car can roll within its suspension travel
Move your battery as far forward as it will go
You might also try thicker greases. I routinely use 100k - 125k
Are your side springs floating or touching or preloaded? That is a big difference as well
Reduce camber
Reduce caster if your front end is capable
Since it sounds like you run open tire try a stiffer front insert that reduces airgap as well
Make sure you have a lot of front droop so the car can roll within its suspension travel
Move your battery as far forward as it will go
You might also try thicker greases. I routinely use 100k - 125k
Are your side springs floating or touching or preloaded? That is a big difference as well
How does one curb traction rolling on an F1? I know what to do on touring cars, but an F1...?
I'm asking because:
i raced my F104v2 this weekend, the car ran really well, i was able to reduce the traction rolling issues by putting the copper soft springs in the rear, and Tamiya Silver soft springs in the front. For the shock, i have a TRF shock, with an Orange tamiya spring, and 35wt oil. I removed the kit's side shock, and put the damper tube from the F104X1. I tried black grease, and i tried 3000wt, didn't seem to change much - but i ordered CRC 5000, 10,000 and 20000wt lub/grease.
I ran the 573 F1-medium fronts and 575 R1-soft rears from Pit Shimizu, it ran good. I also tested the 577 front F3-mediums and the 579 rear R3-softs, the car seemed to push a little more. It's a medium-high grip carpet.
What i noticed, in both cases, the rear axel would want to lift, and it would slow me down, i could hear the diff slipping. I tightend the diff a little more between each run to see if it made any difference, and i never saw one.
I played with the toe, camber and caster (i have exotek type front top arms)
Anyone have any other suggestions to try? I know i can go faster if the car would be planted in the tight turns, the rear wheel lifts and the diff spins and i can't accelerate as fast as an F104
I have posted in the F104v2 thread, and i got great advice, but any other suggestions i can try? i'll be going to track to practice and test out different ideas to see.
I'm asking because:
i raced my F104v2 this weekend, the car ran really well, i was able to reduce the traction rolling issues by putting the copper soft springs in the rear, and Tamiya Silver soft springs in the front. For the shock, i have a TRF shock, with an Orange tamiya spring, and 35wt oil. I removed the kit's side shock, and put the damper tube from the F104X1. I tried black grease, and i tried 3000wt, didn't seem to change much - but i ordered CRC 5000, 10,000 and 20000wt lub/grease.
I ran the 573 F1-medium fronts and 575 R1-soft rears from Pit Shimizu, it ran good. I also tested the 577 front F3-mediums and the 579 rear R3-softs, the car seemed to push a little more. It's a medium-high grip carpet.
What i noticed, in both cases, the rear axel would want to lift, and it would slow me down, i could hear the diff slipping. I tightend the diff a little more between each run to see if it made any difference, and i never saw one.
I played with the toe, camber and caster (i have exotek type front top arms)
Anyone have any other suggestions to try? I know i can go faster if the car would be planted in the tight turns, the rear wheel lifts and the diff spins and i can't accelerate as fast as an F104
I have posted in the F104v2 thread, and i got great advice, but any other suggestions i can try? i'll be going to track to practice and test out different ideas to see.
#1 tip glue the front tires sidewalls!!
Reduce camber
Reduce caster if your front end is capable
Since it sounds like you run open tire try a stiffer front insert that reduces airgap as well
Make sure you have a lot of front droop so the car can roll within its suspension travel
Move your battery as far forward as it will go
You might also try thicker greases. I routinely use 100k - 125k
Are your side springs floating or touching or preloaded? That is a big difference as well
Reduce camber
Reduce caster if your front end is capable
Since it sounds like you run open tire try a stiffer front insert that reduces airgap as well
Make sure you have a lot of front droop so the car can roll within its suspension travel
Move your battery as far forward as it will go
You might also try thicker greases. I routinely use 100k - 125k
Are your side springs floating or touching or preloaded? That is a big difference as well
F1 front droop
Under the top A arm. Place a screw with spacer(s) in the bottom arm and adjust for droop by lifting and measuring how much up lift you have just before the wheels come off the surface.
ok thats what that screw is on my f104. i kinda thought thats what those were for. i have them set evenly and i get about 2-3 mm of chassis rise before the tires come off my board. so i guess im good.
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