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04-24-2019, 08:03 PM
Whatever compound for rubber TC on your track will work just fine for rubber F-1.
Sauce tires longer than TC, maybe 15-30 min for F1. Depends on conditions but you will have to test that out for yourself. Also, 30 SPF sunscreen works really well for rubber tires on asphalt. I used to soak and bag them overnight before race day with sunscreen. Use normal compound before each race.
Sauce tires longer than TC, maybe 15-30 min for F1. Depends on conditions but you will have to test that out for yourself. Also, 30 SPF sunscreen works really well for rubber tires on asphalt. I used to soak and bag them overnight before race day with sunscreen. Use normal compound before each race.
04-24-2019, 09:07 PM
25.5 is the norm across the country. 21.5 today is so fast and in an F1 the speeds will be like 17.5... a bit over the top for 2wd rubber tire cars.
04-24-2019, 09:12 PM
I just picked up an F1 today and I Have heard that the tires do not hook up at all on our asphalt truck. The truck has now been sealed and it is smooth sticks perfectly fine with foam 12 scale in with touring car. I'm curious the best way to manipulate the tires to use heat and send them or do you use another type of juice. I'm using paragon FX two for my touring car that seems to work out there. Phone will use FX paragon the original minty stuff.
04-24-2019, 10:27 PM
04-24-2019, 10:29 PM
any set up tips since you're on road too? I'm thinking 450cst center .24 speed merchant springs 100k diff in side tubes.
04-24-2019, 10:33 PM
04-25-2019, 08:05 AM
I thought the new Mesa track was fresh porous high grip asphalt. You are saying it's slurry sealed over now??
Last edited by MikeR; 04-25-2019 at 08:17 AM.
04-25-2019, 09:31 PM
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04-25-2019, 09:36 PM
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UF1 runs 21.5 still for F1. They have an F2 class that is for beginner/Intermediate that is 25.5.
The one good thing about 25.5, itsi super tight for performance. Don't see big gaps between brands as much like 21.5.
04-25-2019, 09:41 PM
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Those will work just fine. I have seen quite a few R1s blow up (25.5), tabs melt themselves off the stator. TSR should be great, just don't overgear. Temp below 150 and you will be fine. I run a HW V2, I can keep up with R1 on a tighter track. Big track, might see the difference.
04-25-2019, 10:52 PM
25.5 is the norm but 21.5 isn't too much for a 2wd. It actually makes it super fun , you really have to drive the car, so rewarding!
UF1 runs 21.5 still for F1. They have an F2 class that is for beginner/Intermediate that is 25.5.
The one good thing about 25.5, itsi super tight for performance. Don't see big gaps between brands as much like 21.5.
UF1 runs 21.5 still for F1. They have an F2 class that is for beginner/Intermediate that is 25.5.
The one good thing about 25.5, itsi super tight for performance. Don't see big gaps between brands as much like 21.5.
04-26-2019, 05:29 AM
I agree 100% we ran 21.5 f1 for a year and was not very scale inmo. 25.5 is just as fast on our track as we ran both together during the switch from 21.5 to 25.5 and once everyone saw the 25.5 winning they all switched pretty quick.
Village Raceway - South Florida On-Road R/C Racing is our track. I feel 25.5 better suites these cars.
Village Raceway - South Florida On-Road R/C Racing is our track. I feel 25.5 better suites these cars.
04-26-2019, 10:35 PM
Finally finished building my TRF103. Just need to paint the body, install the transponder and off to the race!
04-27-2019, 10:14 AM
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Just finished practice with Roche Evo. Best the car has been. Matched the fastest lap from fastest guy today, car is pretty dialed. Still get some inside rear tire lift once in a while but still very quick. Black carpet, pit 573/575, 6000wt side damper, soft side springs. Otherwise kit setup.
05-02-2019, 10:07 PM
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What's your opinion on the gear diff? I spoke to a local pro (finished ETS Top 10) and he said, he doesn't need the gear diff. I looked at some street and pics of the event and the gear diff doesn't seem to be very common.
I only think of buying one, because our track is bumpy and dusty and I hate cleaning the diff all the time
I only think of buying one, because our track is bumpy and dusty and I hate cleaning the diff all the time