14LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
02-07-2010, 10:33 AM
#2146
Yeah, the two places I've raced F1 on carpet here on the east coast of the US have used foam tires on carpet. I tried the F60 kit tires (B's perhaps?) on carpet, but there was absolutely no rear grip. If I had to do that again, I would try FMWs insert suggestion for the rear tires.
02-07-2010, 10:12 PM
#2147
Essential upgrades
OK guys,
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
02-07-2010, 10:19 PM
#2148
OK guys,
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
And add other Hop-Ups as you see fit.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54169
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54166
02-07-2010, 10:20 PM
#2149
OK guys,
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
I should be picking up a 104 pro this week. What are some of the essential upgrades that should be included with the initial build? I'm only a fan of aluminum if its functional, not too into the bling thing. I plan on running rubber tires, outdoors. Any help or tips for initial set up / build tips would be great.
Thanks in advance guys
02-07-2010, 10:24 PM
#2150
02-07-2010, 11:01 PM
#2152
Just need this damn rain to go away so i can test it out. Driving up and down the street seems encouraging. Its around 205mm at the back.
What a good rollout for 17.5?
Anyone got any jaco pinks they want to sell?
The only problem was the rear axle holders, but i shimmed it with a sliver of metal from 13/32 pipe and the flanged bearings will keep it in there.
What a good rollout for 17.5?
Anyone got any jaco pinks they want to sell?
The only problem was the rear axle holders, but i shimmed it with a sliver of metal from 13/32 pipe and the flanged bearings will keep it in there.
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02-08-2010, 04:06 AM
#2153
Hop-ups
Has anyone tried either of these single piece aluminum motor mounts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tuneup-R%2FC-Alu...20002001r36549
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-f10...a-p-29758.html
Or would you want to go this route?
http://www.etamiya.com/shop/tamiya-f...l?currency=NZD
with....
http://www.etamiya.com/shop/tamiya-f...-90014274.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tuneup-R%2FC-Alu...20002001r36549
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-f10...a-p-29758.html
Or would you want to go this route?
http://www.etamiya.com/shop/tamiya-f...l?currency=NZD
with....
http://www.etamiya.com/shop/tamiya-f...-90014274.html
02-08-2010, 08:00 AM
#2154
Finding parts
Does anyone know where to get a RC Spur Gear Spacer Item #54215 for the F104? "Using this spacer will enable spur gears from touring cars to be installed ."
Also, does anyone know where the Tamiya RC 04 Module Spur Gear - 93T/104T Item #53900 are in stock in the US? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than the other side of the world.
Thanks for you feedback.
Also, does anyone know where the Tamiya RC 04 Module Spur Gear - 93T/104T Item #53900 are in stock in the US? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than the other side of the world.
Thanks for you feedback.
02-08-2010, 08:10 AM
#2155
Yeah, the two places I've raced F1 on carpet here on the east coast of the US have used foam tires on carpet. I tried the F60 kit tires (B's perhaps?) on carpet, but there was absolutely no rear grip. If I had to do that again, I would try FMWs insert suggestion for the rear tires.
02-08-2010, 09:17 AM
#2156
....Rubber guys. Here's a tip for the Tamiya track. The stock rubber tires that come with the Ferrari F60 are B like compounds. That means they are for warmer weather. In two weeks we will be announcing a Type A compound for cold weather. You will need these if you race carpet and you will need these if you race in track tems that are below 65 degrees F. Here's another tip. Build your rear tires with some type of air gap. The stock foam for the Tamiya track at least fills the tire too much. I built them stock and with air gap and air gap is way better. It's night and day. Some people have built the rears with no insert, but I think that's too much. It works for sure, but you wear the rear tires more. My next test will be with fron air gap. Also, a normal 24mm shaped touring car insert will work fine for the rear. You will just have to cut a half inch or so and re-glue. Don't make the insert too tight around the rim as you will close off the hole in the rim.
02-08-2010, 09:55 AM
#2157
Tech Master
iTrader: (39)
They are going to increase the on power steering, but decrease the off power steering. The car is going to have more of a solid feel in the corners, rather than the drive in and get loose when lifting feel.
Hope this helps.
02-08-2010, 01:14 PM
#2158
Does anyone know where to get a RC Spur Gear Spacer Item #54215 for the F104? "Using this spacer will enable spur gears from touring cars to be installed ."
Also, does anyone know where the Tamiya RC 04 Module Spur Gear - 93T/104T Item #53900 are in stock in the US? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than the other side of the world.
Thanks for you feedback.
Also, does anyone know where the Tamiya RC 04 Module Spur Gear - 93T/104T Item #53900 are in stock in the US? I can't seem to find them anywhere other than the other side of the world.
Thanks for you feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
this weekend and it worked like a champ.
02-08-2010, 02:00 PM
#2159
If you're really in a pinch you can ream out the centre of a spur gear to the size of the bearing that fits into the Tamiya spur. That's what I had to do for this weekend. I use 48p gears though, so if the hole isn't perfectly centred it's ok because the gear teeth are big enough to take up a little bit of slack. I used an 81t. I think the biggest gear that would fit would be an 87t.
Also, another tip for all my fellow unemployed racers! If you let a 7 year remove your rear wheels and he breaks the threads for the wheel nut you can cut the stud off the hub and drill a hole where it was (from the backside, since it's conical and will centre the drill bit), thread the hole and insert a button head 3mm screw from the backside of the hub to replace the broken stud. Just use a large washer under the 3mm locknut to hold the wheel securely.
Those the two things I had to do to make my F104 pro ready for racing last week! Ghetto, yes, but both solutions worked flawlessly and I was able to get my car working.
*Note- F104 parts aren't easy to get around where I live, especially within a week.
Also, another tip for all my fellow unemployed racers! If you let a 7 year remove your rear wheels and he breaks the threads for the wheel nut you can cut the stud off the hub and drill a hole where it was (from the backside, since it's conical and will centre the drill bit), thread the hole and insert a button head 3mm screw from the backside of the hub to replace the broken stud. Just use a large washer under the 3mm locknut to hold the wheel securely.
Those the two things I had to do to make my F104 pro ready for racing last week!
Ghetto, yes, but both solutions worked flawlessly and I was able to get my car working. *Note- F104 parts aren't easy to get around where I live, especially within a week.
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