12LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
05-10-2011, 01:06 PM
#5146
Originally Posted by F N CUDA
Whoa, talk about a lightweight chassis. 
05-11-2011, 01:26 AM
#5147
Originally Posted by mattwoodcraft
i like the look of the F60 body more so than the one that came with my pro kit.
what after market wings can you get for the f104 as i assume it plays an important roll in set ups to most of the wings i have looked say they are for f103 are these the same ?
what after market wings can you get for the f104 as i assume it plays an important roll in set ups to most of the wings i have looked say they are for f103 are these the same ?
also, to the question about the shark fin... i just cut one out into the shape of a fin when i cut the original air inlet. there is enough material to do so.
05-11-2011, 02:01 AM
#5148
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by abailey21
very true, neither will work for him unless he just uses common sense for a LiPo cutoff, of a Jedi mind trick if you will
And your right, tamiyas manual doesn't state the cutoff, but it is known that LiFe cutoff's are about 2.2-2.4v per cell
And your right, tamiyas manual doesn't state the cutoff, but it is known that LiFe cutoff's are about 2.2-2.4v per cell
Futaba (#MC231CR) FET Speed Controller
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-bru...l?cPath=293_51
It appears to have the LiPo cutoff if that is what BEC means?
05-11-2011, 02:56 AM
#5149
Originally Posted by fritzzz
Fresh out of Jedi mind tricks here so perhaps I'll just go for one of these
Futaba (#MC231CR) FET Speed Controller
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-bru...l?cPath=293_51
It appears to have the LiPo cutoff if that is what BEC means?
Futaba (#MC231CR) FET Speed Controller
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-bru...l?cPath=293_51
It appears to have the LiPo cutoff if that is what BEC means?
As far as I know that ESC does not have a LiPo cut off.
05-11-2011, 04:57 AM
#5151
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by digitrc
No, BEC means Battery Eliminator Circuit.
As far as I know that ESC does not have a LiPo cut off.
As far as I know that ESC does not have a LiPo cut off.
05-11-2011, 06:05 AM
#5152
Originally Posted by fritzzz
Sheeesh, it's almost getting to the cost point where I'd be better off buying an ESC / motor combo and ditching the stock can...
It just means you need to be aware of when the car is losing power and stop running immediately. If you are bashing, or are not an experienced driver, you might not notice in time.
If so, you can fit an external alarm/cut-off.
Or you can follow the advice above that the LiFe cutoff doesn't damage the LiPos, despite the lower voltage. At your own risk, obviously.
There are not very many brushed ESCs with a LiPo cutoff out there, because brushed popularity was dying off already when LiPo became popular.
Speaking as a racer, I am still a big fan of sealed can brushed motors for "slow" racing, and I use them with LiPo and no cutoff every week.
05-11-2011, 06:11 AM
#5153
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by gsxr0311
3racing makes a set for the f104.
also, to the question about the shark fin... i just cut one out into the shape of a fin when i cut the original air inlet. there is enough material to do so.
also, to the question about the shark fin... i just cut one out into the shape of a fin when i cut the original air inlet. there is enough material to do so.
05-11-2011, 06:40 AM
#5154
does anyone have a source for non Tamiya foams that will fit the Tamiya wheels? i know it was discussed somewhere on this thread but i cant find it. i dont mind if i have to cut/true them . Thanx in advance!
05-11-2011, 07:17 AM
#5155
Originally Posted by digitrc
Just because the standard ESC doesn't have a LiPo cutoff doesn't mean you can't use LiPo.
It just means you need to be aware of when the car is losing power and stop running immediately. If you are bashing, or are not an experienced driver, you might not notice in time.
If so, you can fit an external alarm/cut-off.
Or you can follow the advice above that the LiFe cutoff doesn't damage the LiPos, despite the lower voltage. At your own risk, obviously.
There are not very many brushed ESCs with a LiPo cutoff out there, because brushed popularity was dying off already when LiPo became popular.
Speaking as a racer, I am still a big fan of sealed can brushed motors for "slow" racing, and I use them with LiPo and no cutoff every week.
It just means you need to be aware of when the car is losing power and stop running immediately. If you are bashing, or are not an experienced driver, you might not notice in time.
If so, you can fit an external alarm/cut-off.
Or you can follow the advice above that the LiFe cutoff doesn't damage the LiPos, despite the lower voltage. At your own risk, obviously.
There are not very many brushed ESCs with a LiPo cutoff out there, because brushed popularity was dying off already when LiPo became popular.
Speaking as a racer, I am still a big fan of sealed can brushed motors for "slow" racing, and I use them with LiPo and no cutoff every week.
Originally Posted by fritzzz
Sheeesh, it's almost getting to the cost point where I'd be better off buying an ESC / motor combo and ditching the stock can...
When i go out to practice I just set a stop watch for 6 minutes, I know my battery has at least 20+ more minutes because of it's size but I have never had an issue with a cutoff because I don't drive the car anywhere near the cutoff area. I normally pull my car off with 7.7v or higher on it.
If your planning on bashing the same idea applies but just set your stopwatch for like 14-15 minutes, or whatever your comfortable with to stay on the safe side.
05-11-2011, 07:25 AM
#5156
Originally Posted by fritzzz
Sheeesh, it's almost getting to the cost point where I'd be better off buying an ESC / motor combo and ditching the stock can...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Cut-Off-Module
05-11-2011, 01:06 PM
#5158
Originally Posted by MantisWorx
does anyone have a source for non Tamiya foams that will fit the Tamiya wheels? i know it was discussed somewhere on this thread but i cant find it. i dont mind if i have to cut/true them . Thanx in advance!
05-11-2011, 01:42 PM
#5159
Originally Posted by kuanseng1981
Btw have any1 tried to mod the F104 to fit a normal Square Lipo pack rather than a rounded stick pack
05-11-2011, 01:48 PM
#5160
Tech Master
Originally Posted by MantisWorx
does anyone have a source for non Tamiya foams that will fit the Tamiya wheels? i know it was discussed somewhere on this thread but i cant find it. i dont mind if i have to cut/true them . Thanx in advance!
http://d-drivesportsenglish.com/inde...index&cPath=38
All the fast guys at my club run Zac Projects on both F104s and F103s.
