12LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
08-29-2011, 02:52 PM
#6136
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08-29-2011, 03:41 PM
#6137
Anyway, he added weight to the "wings" under the electonics and along the sides there creating an F103 battery placement simulation.
I did the same thing for the A mains and the car was finally good, stayed planted but I had no speed and not due to the weight, probably more due to the borrowed seasoned battery pack.
I also heard he was at + 6oz.
I only found room for 5oz.
Exact placement on his car I'm usure of, might have had other weight scattered around too.
The rest of his setup will have to come from him, hope to see pics and specs too.
Oh yeh, he had the "old" car.
I did the same thing for the A mains and the car was finally good, stayed planted but I had no speed and not due to the weight, probably more due to the borrowed seasoned battery pack.
I also heard he was at + 6oz.
I only found room for 5oz.
Exact placement on his car I'm usure of, might have had other weight scattered around too.
The rest of his setup will have to come from him, hope to see pics and specs too.
Oh yeh, he had the "old" car.
I was able to get 4 oz. on my car in a similar fashion, and i had to add 30 points on my dual rate to get the steering back, but it was stuck
08-29-2011, 05:48 PM
#6138
Tech Initiate
iTrader: (2)
Hey guys! Heres some setup info and pics of my 104.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
08-29-2011, 05:59 PM
#6139
There are some fantastic paint jobs and detailing in this thread.
Therefore no way I'll show you my first RC car - an F104w I built a few weeks ago. My second attempt is a little less embarrassing. Just a solid colour. I'm really enjoying the F104. Started driving this a couple of weeks ago with the stock motor and few days ago upgraded to a"mini steup" Hobbywing ESC 35A/ 13T motor.
Therefore no way I'll show you my first RC car - an F104w I built a few weeks ago. My second attempt is a little less embarrassing. Just a solid colour. I'm really enjoying the F104. Started driving this a couple of weeks ago with the stock motor and few days ago upgraded to a"mini steup" Hobbywing ESC 35A/ 13T motor.
08-29-2011, 06:36 PM
#6140
Hey Brad! Congrats! I'm so glad you clinched best of show at the nats my friend. Just about done shooting the Ferrari...what a beauty. You've done my photography proud buddy! 
08-29-2011, 10:08 PM
#6141
Hey guys! Heres some setup info and pics of my 104.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Congrats on the win!
Great job and good luck in Japan.
08-30-2011, 02:51 AM
#6143
Hey guys! Heres some setup info and pics of my 104.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Can I ask what the overall weight of your car was.
08-30-2011, 08:19 AM
#6145
Part number: 50509 - RC F1 Front Spring Set (Silver, Gold, and Black)
Here's the link:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
08-30-2011, 08:50 AM
#6146
Tech Regular
Hey guys! Heres some setup info and pics of my 104.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
is your setup for foam tires ???
08-30-2011, 10:59 AM
#6147
For those that are running the 21.5/2 cell LiPo combination, what's the general ball park gearing everybody is running roll-out wise?
08-30-2011, 11:25 AM
#6148
87mm
08-30-2011, 11:50 AM
#6149
This isn't for the individual gold springs, but they are included in the set.
Part number: 50509 - RC F1 Front Spring Set (Silver, Gold, and Black)
Here's the link:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
Part number: 50509 - RC F1 Front Spring Set (Silver, Gold, and Black)
Here's the link:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
Try searching that, sorry no part number.
08-30-2011, 01:48 PM
#6150
Hey guys! Heres some setup info and pics of my 104.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Front:
gold spring (king pin coated in AW)
ride height- 4.5mm
camber- 1deg
toe out-.5deg
10g of weight added under each arm
Rear:
tamiya 300wt shock oil w/ gold spring
damper plate coated in 200wt oil
diff set a hair above slipping
ride height- 5.5mm
I added 62g of lead to each side wing to get the car to roll over and make mechanical grip.
I also mounted the servo upside down to help reduce bumpsteer.
If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask! Im sure i forgot something lol.
Thanks
Paul
