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06-10-2010, 11:04 AM

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front springs

does Tamiya have a stiffer F104 front springs than the stock gold springs? if so, what is the part number? thanks.

06-10-2010, 11:25 AM

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Burt....
I got a hold of a 104Pro. Oh boy, the wheels are turning already. I put one race day on it and got my ass handed to me. So many things to address. I applied a short course of corrections to see if I am out of my mind, but we'll see this Sat. This is just a skinny pan car with a funky t-bar. Should be able to make it work!

Oh, forgot to mention that I spent a scant 72 hours in Honolulu a few weeks ago. I didn't call. That was rude. I'll have to come back.
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LOL I can picture the gears at work...you'll definately have to come back

06-10-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by over gear

does Tamiya have a stiffer F104 front springs than the stock gold springs? if so, what is the part number? thanks.

The springs come as a set. Black are the firm, Gold medium, and Silver soft.

RC F1 Front Spring Set
Item #50509

06-10-2010, 02:46 PM

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The springs come as a set. Black are the firm, Gold medium, and Silver soft.

RC F1 Front Spring Set
Item #50509

thanks

06-11-2010, 04:08 AM

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do any of you guys use the tekin rs or fx

actually running (after seeing mr.sharpe's car) a Tekin b1 in my F104

super small, tons of power, and made for brushed motors

06-11-2010, 04:10 AM

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actually running (after seeing mr.sharpe's car) a Tekin b1 in my F104

super small, tons of power, and made for brushed motors

What motor are you using with it?

06-11-2010, 04:35 AM

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What motor are you using with it?

tamiya silver can...but I know people that have used the B1 with a 27t stocker in 12th scale

06-11-2010, 05:23 AM

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Just keep an eye on what steering servo you use with that esc.

If I recall there was an issue or two at horsham when using it with a high speed (high draw)1/10 servo.

06-11-2010, 06:19 AM

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Just keep an eye on what steering servo you use with that esc.

If I recall there was an issue or two at horsham when using it with a high speed (high draw)1/10 servo.

Makes sense - I onlly have a futaba 9402 or something like that in mine, nothing crazy-fast or hi-draw

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06-11-2010, 06:30 AM

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Is anyone interested in trading a NIP Ferrari F60 body for my NIP F104 Pro body? I recieved the body for finishing in 2nd at the Memphis TCS, but the body on my F104 is pretty much new right now.

06-11-2010, 07:21 AM

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drove my f104 yesterday and got it to handle like a 103 finally

06-11-2010, 07:25 AM

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What is your setup on the 104? I would love my 104 to handle like a 103.

06-11-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by k_bojar

actually running (after seeing mr.sharpe's car) a Tekin b1 in my F104

super small, tons of power, and made for brushed motors

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Originally Posted by alan1467

What motor are you using with it?

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Originally Posted by k_bojar

tamiya silver can...but I know people that have used the B1 with a 27t stocker in 12th scale

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Originally Posted by j.d.roost

Just keep an eye on what steering servo you use with that esc. If I recall there was an issue or two at horsham when using it with a high speed (high draw)1/10 servo.

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Makes sense - I onlly have a Guyana 9402 or something like that in mine, nothing crazy-fast or hi-draw

Yeah, the BEC in that ESC is only rated at 1.5A b'c it's intended for 1/18th servos. However, the digital 1/12 servos are strong enough for the F104 yet efficient enough to stay within the 1.5A BEC limits.

Many of the digital & brushless 1/10th servos would shut down the BEC in the pits while simply sawing the wheel back and forth, and some made it around the track a few times before melting in a pool of plastic.

The Tekin Fx has a 3A BEC and it's almost as small as the B1, which is another good choice.