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Old 05-02-2012, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Will have lots still on friday, not so sure for sat



Yes, bumper braces are finished but just not have had time to market and package them. Maybe late next week.
I'm trying to resist the F1 temptation due to not having time to run it along with my TC program but dood you aren't making it any easier Nice wares man!!
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More eye candy from Exotec
Big surprise

Well done, again Mike
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UF1 race this Saturday ... Japanese Grand Prix...
Raffling off a New Tamiya F104 Pro Version II kit...

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Old 05-03-2012, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
Hi guys

I am looking for some advice , I am running the ETS set up of tyres this is rubber medium Ride tyres all round , but i am struggling for on power understeer , i have got an F104pro with the soft T bar and the screw removed from the middle hole and using a foam from a shock glued to the T bar ,

middle shock is standard red spring and 300 oil
front is stock , and the middle friction plate has blue corally damper syrup on it , did try diff grease but this made it a little worse , any ideas guys ???

Thanks Phil
anyone ???
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:48 AM
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Can't help you there Phil as i run the F104 Pro in wide config and foam.
The ETS ride tires have the problem that the car is pushing when exiting the corner.
Perhaps running a bit more camber up front?
Or slightly harder setup at the rear?

regards Roy
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
anyone ???
Start leveling the center shock off.
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Just in case anyone is interested. Forced to sell.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...-upgrades.html
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Old 05-03-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
Looks like Tamiya done their homework. Quick release front damper Mount to make battery switch easy. what looks like a Pancar motorpod in the rear. Low profile front damper Mount. I like it.
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Old 05-03-2012, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fred Hubbard
I'm trying to resist the F1 temptation due to not having time to run it along with my TC program but dood you aren't making it any easier Nice wares man!!
Originally Posted by RedBullFiXX
More eye candy from Exotec
Big surprise

Well done, again Mike
Thanks guys. F1 for the win!
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Old 05-03-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
anyone ???
There is not a lot you can do to adjust for that on the base F104.

You might try more steering throw. At IIC the Tamiya guys were grinding the stoppers on the front lower arms to get more throw.
Also try;
Firmer rear top spring.
Tighter diff to force the inside wheel to break loose.
Less front droop.
Less front toe out.
More fr camber.
Space the rear wheels wider, front wheels narrower.

If you had the F1R then I would have simply suggested firmer side springs
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:33 PM
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I just ordered the X1, looking to find good servo for it.

In PRO I use normal touring car servo and that is too big(too much bump steer)

What would you suggest, savöx 1251 low profile, or futaba 9602 midi servo -mr Jun likes the futaba but is that the "best" option under ~80$ ?

-others? -would like to get 1 that can be installed to reduce bump steer.
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Originally Posted by Vector03cobra
F104 X1 for sale

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http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...o-battery.html

PM me if interested, pass it on if you would.

Thanks F1 racers.
I sent you a PM last night!! I have been waiting all day to take this off your hands
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Looks like with some minor tweaking that would work on the FGX as well

Man sometimes I think your on a 1 man mission to make me go broke! LOL Way too cool man...Will have to order one or two with my next pay check
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Originally Posted by tudor_47
Looks like Tamiya done their homework. Quick release front damper Mount to make battery switch easy. what looks like a Pancar motorpod in the rear. Low profile front damper Mount. I like it.
Yeah...looks like the rear pod from the current 1/12th scale.
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