big-al

thanks man!!!!!!

big-al

thanks!!!

big-al

big-al

Yorick

Looks wonderful, I would love it on shelf, but unfortunately for me - not on track, as the contrast would be too low especially with new dark carpets. Still loving it

L_Brown

Here is the bottom of my VBC Lightning FX

Maxxican

iTrader: (67)

to all you F1 fast guys that have made the change to 25.5T motors how are you gearing them? i was thinking 2.5-3.0 fdr somewhere in there is that a good starting point? With max timing on can.

medium/large outdoor asphalt reedy M3 motor?

thx
C

sg1

iTrader: (79)

I'm not sure about the Reedy motor, but with the TSR 25.5 we run 15 to 17* on endbell (35 to 37* on motolyser) with a 43 or 44 - 96. A fan on the motor is a must!

AustrianOak82

Hey guys, first post! I am new to the R/C world so bear with me. I just picked up a Tamiya F2012 F1 car (used). It's the F104 frame with a few upgrades including carbon fiber frame, 4300 brushless motor, carbon axle, aluminum motor mount and differential, oiled damper, and lipo 4000 20C battery. I don't plan on racing it, just something for my son and I to take out to large open parking lots and play with, and run with my buddies around neighborhoods and what not. I am still getting used to the speed and power of the thing, which I figured would be the case. In the meantime, I had a few questions:

1. It came with the Futaba Attack T2DR remote. Not really feeling it, so I was looking for some suggestions on one that works well for the F1 platform. Ideally I would like one where I could dumb down the throttle if I needed to so my son could drive it. Something to also help with traction control. Budget would be $0-$150.

2. Any recommendations for hop ups that are a "must have" for the F104 chassis? Granted I am still learning to drive this thing and getting used to the power and speed but wondering if there is anything to make my life easier and the overall product better and stronger.

3. It came with an upgraded gear but I noticed the original plastic spur is still there. Should I upgrade the plastic spur to a better one to accommodate the gear? Seemed weird to not do both at the same time.

4. Do I need to get a new servo at the same time I put the new radio and receiver in?

Thanks guys

Acid_CZ

Hi AustrianOak82,

ad 1) I will leave this one to someone else

ad 2) I would recommend steel rear axle, more durable for bashing, save or sell the carbon one. Check bearings time to time of they spin, more often when running in dust. Same for the gears, tiny piece of stone can damage both gears so have one spare set. I wouldn recommend anything else for your use, no real gain, car is fine as it is. Good idea is having spare front arms.

ad 3) No need if both are same module and not worn or damaged.

ad 4) No, if its ok, leave it as it is.

AlexPate

iTrader: (19)

Airtronics Mx-v, futaba 4pl, spectrum dx3 are all good entry models with adjustability.
Just stay away from fly sky. I made that mistake when I started. They may have improved in the last 5 years but I wouldn't risk it. Lol.

heretic

+1. And, the Sanwa has my vote.

chensleyrc1

iTrader: (38)

Yeah, can't go wrong with that for under $120.

Slotmachine

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Well it had to be done, so.......here it is. Haas F1

fat500

iTrader: (51)

big al what front and rear wings are on that work of art? where bought from? also what wheels, tires and rear diffuser if poss. body? tks