12LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
01-14-2010, 01:28 PM
#1876
Originally Posted by InspGadgt
This is likely not a diff issue but a rear axle issue. When you tighten the set screw on the non-diff side hub you want a slight amount of play in the axle. Typically in pan cars we slip a piece of paper between the spacer/shim and the bearing when tightening down the hub then remove it after. This gives you the right amount of play in the rear axle. Because the diff is on one side of the rear axle bearings if the axle is too tight it will cause the diff to give uneven amounts of power to the left and right wheel.
Thanks!
01-14-2010, 05:12 PM
#1877
From the looks of things, everyone's set-up is different. My opinion along with my set-up is the opposite. I use no shim, along with no play (slack) in the rear of my 104. I personally have no issues. As I mentioned before a few pages ago, that nut that you tighten berfore the final hub piece on the diff side, should be tightened all the way- then back that nut off a bit. If it's grindy still- back it off some more. You should have a smooth roll yet a tight feel. If you set you 104 down and it doesn't move then obviously re-tighten that very nut a bit more. Not to mention I haven't used that trick were you sand down those diff rings yet either, and I still have no issues. That's my humble opinion.
01-14-2010, 06:51 PM
#1879
Tech Initiate
Originally Posted by WheelNut
vonjet- I noticed the same thing when I built my car last week and I was a bit put off by it, but apparently that's just the way it is. If I had to guess I would say that maybe Tamiya made a change to the tire width after they finished the molds for the wheels. Perhaps they found that the handling balance of the car needed changing.
01-14-2010, 11:31 PM
#1880
BLACK BLASPHEME Progress.
Originally Posted by fat500
coming along nicely.....some bodywork still left to do
01-15-2010, 12:20 PM
#1882
Originally Posted by gsxr0311
just got my f60 today. wow the body is really detailed, looks good. they even give you an optional body wing thats on the top rear of the car that covers the engine like the redbull car and the 2008 kimi ferrari.
Never mind, I just took a closer look @ the bottom of the side pontoon mold and saw it clear as day.
I almost cut right through it. Luckily I cut around it. Just dug it outta the trash. Good save!!!!!
01-15-2010, 12:31 PM
#1885
Originally Posted by gsxr0311
it comes with both the body kit and the 104 kit. its on the optional side pontoon part that you cut out.
All I have to do is mask it real good due to the fact that I dueced the film covering, no big!
01-15-2010, 12:37 PM
#1887
Originally Posted by zpmhinojosa
It would have been easy if they had mentioned it in the instructions. I guess I just got too excited and went to town. But now I can breathe cause I found it! All I have to do is mask it real good due to the fact that I dueced the film covering, no big!
All I have to do is mask it real good due to the fact that I dueced the film covering, no big!
01-15-2010, 12:40 PM
#1889
Originally Posted by gashuffer
How's the chassis flex in the F60 compared to the pro?
01-15-2010, 12:43 PM
#1890
Originally Posted by gsxr0311
here is a pic so everybody knows what were talking about.
