14LikesTamiya F104 Pro!
07-21-2009, 09:28 AM
#466
motor at 142
I have more gear and timing in the car for speed but my current gearing and middle timing makes me equal to the silver can guys so we can have a fair race.
07-21-2009, 01:58 PM
#467
anyone know if this spring set:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
has a SOFTER than stock front spring?
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
has a SOFTER than stock front spring?
07-21-2009, 06:29 PM
#468
anyone know if this spring set:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
has a SOFTER than stock front spring?
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=50509
has a SOFTER than stock front spring?
Yeah, the silver springs are softer than the gold stock ones. The black ones are the hardest in the set.
07-21-2009, 07:01 PM
#470
In some ways, yes.
The Friction Grease is a medium that controls the movements of your chassis when your car is taking corners. The heavier, the slower (or restrictive) your chassis rolls. It also controls the chattering effects, which many of us are experiencing while running our F1.
I had tried using the grease for the friction plate back in the F103GT days. It helped the car run better and more controllable, but it attracted more of the tiny sand, making the whole assembly gritty over a short period of time. Though you may have time for maintenance for that, but you cannot stop the wear and abuse that those tiny sand bits give to the friction post. You will need to keep some spares, if you want to use friction grease.
By the way, it's not necessary for you to use Tamiya "branded" grease at all. Any other much heavier silicone oil (for gas cars) are much better.
You can try "hard", or medium" first. If all else fails, try 8000wt.
Alfie
The Friction Grease is a medium that controls the movements of your chassis when your car is taking corners. The heavier, the slower (or restrictive) your chassis rolls. It also controls the chattering effects, which many of us are experiencing while running our F1.
I had tried using the grease for the friction plate back in the F103GT days. It helped the car run better and more controllable, but it attracted more of the tiny sand, making the whole assembly gritty over a short period of time. Though you may have time for maintenance for that, but you cannot stop the wear and abuse that those tiny sand bits give to the friction post. You will need to keep some spares, if you want to use friction grease.
By the way, it's not necessary for you to use Tamiya "branded" grease at all. Any other much heavier silicone oil (for gas cars) are much better.
You can try "hard", or medium" first. If all else fails, try 8000wt.
Alfie
07-21-2009, 07:06 PM
#472
On a another issue, i din want to use tire glue for the tires and wheels coz i wanted to save my pocket. But the normal double side tape found in the stationary shops doesnt seem to work well.
Are those tapes offered on the web by TRG and other brands any better or they are the same (just the price diff )?
07-21-2009, 07:25 PM
#473
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Arahawak
Back when 1/12 rims were hard to come by, we used to put a single layer of the white "trainers" tape on the rims, then the tire glue, and then the foam tire. When you need to remove the old foam, simply slice through the old foam and tape and peal the whole thing off. The rims are then ready for another glue-up.
Bob Oaks
Back when 1/12 rims were hard to come by, we used to put a single layer of the white "trainers" tape on the rims, then the tire glue, and then the foam tire. When you need to remove the old foam, simply slice through the old foam and tape and peal the whole thing off. The rims are then ready for another glue-up.
Bob Oaks
07-21-2009, 07:59 PM
#474
Did some practice with my F104 last night. Tightening up the friction plate a few turns made a world of difference - the car turns in much better now.
I also increased the drag brake on my GTB/17.5 which helps a lot at the end of the straight. I'm running the 93 spur with the supplied 25T pinion and the motor and ESC are barely above ambient temperature after 5mins, but I really don't need any more speed at the moment.
I know of articles that discuss touring car setup. Is there a good online source for this type of chassis?
I also increased the drag brake on my GTB/17.5 which helps a lot at the end of the straight. I'm running the 93 spur with the supplied 25T pinion and the motor and ESC are barely above ambient temperature after 5mins, but I really don't need any more speed at the moment.
I know of articles that discuss touring car setup. Is there a good online source for this type of chassis?
07-21-2009, 08:30 PM
#475
Well, I don't bother with those tapes for the fact that the wheels cannot stay straight and true for as long as I want them to.
By the way, I have tried both different CA glue: the RC's CA glue and the cheap $1 instant glue. The CA dries too fast for me to pull open the tires for it to run along the wheels. Use the $1 Glue from the convenient store instead.
Alfie
By the way, I have tried both different CA glue: the RC's CA glue and the cheap $1 instant glue. The CA dries too fast for me to pull open the tires for it to run along the wheels. Use the $1 Glue from the convenient store instead.
Alfie
On a another issue, i din want to use tire glue for the tires and wheels coz i wanted to save my pocket. But the normal double side tape found in the stationary shops doesnt seem to work well.
Are those tapes offered on the web by TRG and other brands any better or they are the same (just the price diff )?
Are those tapes offered on the web by TRG and other brands any better or they are the same (just the price diff )?
07-21-2009, 09:14 PM
#476
Well, I don't bother with those tapes for the fact that the wheels cannot stay straight and true for as long as I want them to.
By the way, I have tried both different CA glue: the RC's CA glue and the cheap $1 instant glue. The CA dries too fast for me to pull open the tires for it to run along the wheels. Use the $1 Glue from the convenient store instead.
Alfie
By the way, I have tried both different CA glue: the RC's CA glue and the cheap $1 instant glue. The CA dries too fast for me to pull open the tires for it to run along the wheels. Use the $1 Glue from the convenient store instead.
Alfie
07-21-2009, 09:25 PM
#477
Tech Addict
07-21-2009, 09:27 PM
#478
I tried a Kimbrough 1/12 servo saver, with the ballstuds pointing out toward the front of the car. The steering links angle back similar to a 1/12 car. My car seemed to carve the corners better, and the steering seemed like it had more "resolution"- a bigger difference between turn in and when the rear end wants to come around. This was on carpet, I'm gonna try this on asphalt hopefully this weekend.
07-21-2009, 09:40 PM
#479
I tried a Kimbrough 1/12 servo saver, with the ballstuds pointing out toward the front of the car. The steering links angle back similar to a 1/12 car. My car seemed to carve the corners better, and the steering seemed like it had more "resolution"- a bigger difference between turn in and when the rear end wants to come around. This was on carpet, I'm gonna try this on asphalt hopefully this weekend.
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