3racing F109
#1501
Tech Regular
Thanks.
#1504
New F109 owner
Just bought a used F109 from the site classifieds to run on a local tennis court track being constructed. I'm pretty much clueless on RC F1 cars so will probably be in your thread asking a few questions. I'll start now.
What type of battery should I get? I'd like something that will give me plenty of run time to learn the car. Been looking at LiPo and NiMH batteries and their weight, but I'm not sure what weight works best in this car. I do have a Esky LiPo charger left over from a brief RC helicopter pilot stint. It charges slowly through the balance lead. Would this work okay on the higher capacity batteries (4-5000 mAh)?
I would like to use Shimizu rubber slicks. Thinking soft in the rear medium up front. Does this sound like a decent starting point? How long do these typically last?
Thanks in advance
What type of battery should I get? I'd like something that will give me plenty of run time to learn the car. Been looking at LiPo and NiMH batteries and their weight, but I'm not sure what weight works best in this car. I do have a Esky LiPo charger left over from a brief RC helicopter pilot stint. It charges slowly through the balance lead. Would this work okay on the higher capacity batteries (4-5000 mAh)?
I would like to use Shimizu rubber slicks. Thinking soft in the rear medium up front. Does this sound like a decent starting point? How long do these typically last?
Thanks in advance
#1505
Tech Master
Has anyone run the carbon chassis kit on the 109? I'm looking at it for no other reason than I run outdoor asphalt, and the FRP chassis takes a hammering.
I'm assuming it will be a fair bit stiffer which is not ideal for outdoor, but perhaps the rigidity may make the car that bit more responsive. Mind you, we run SC, so it's not exactly under a lot of stress!
I'm assuming it will be a fair bit stiffer which is not ideal for outdoor, but perhaps the rigidity may make the car that bit more responsive. Mind you, we run SC, so it's not exactly under a lot of stress!
#1506
Tech Regular
Which is the correct one to use?
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ion-Spring-020
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...20-Wire10L-12L
They both say they fit a 12th scale car.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ion-Spring-020
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...20-Wire10L-12L
They both say they fit a 12th scale car.
#1507
Tech Initiate
#1508
Tech Champion
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#1509
Tech Initiate
#1510
Tech Master
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Ive been wanting a Tamiya F103 (now F104) for years and years. Just this morning I suggested to the wife that she get me one for Fathers Day (doesnt hurt to try right?) Buuuuut after reading about 25 pages of this thread, and looking around online Ive decided to cancel that request and maybe just buying the F109 myself instead. Hopefully the rest of the thread just tells more good stuff about the car. Waiting for emails from a couple of places to tell me they are in stock (exotek ). Ok back to reading.
#1511
Tech Rookie
Anyone know where i can get F1 shells stickers and wings etc in the UK
#1513
Tech Initiate
Whats a good servo for this kit?
#1515