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E-clip 09-24-2009 09:19 PM

Just want to say this car Drives Rings around my F104 :smile:

Just first tests with two box stock cars

F104 is so hard to drive straight :flaming:

F109 is so easy to drive rear end is planted on the ground and I can full throttle without braking traction unlike the F104 spinning very time I throttle more than half :lol:

rc-zombies 09-24-2009 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by wagnerov (Post 6389420)
...

And yes, the 3Racing front end is flexi-flyer compared to the Tamiya graphite one, I've tried both on my 15th. About the only advantage to the 3Racing one is adjustable camber so the tires don't cone. The caster adjustment was a waste of time. You have to run much stiffer springs to make up for the flexibility. Unfortunately, much stiffer springs make the e-clip retainers pop off easier if you whack a board the wrong way, resulting in amusing traction-rolls on VHT.
....

both the Tamiya link suspension and 3R's are identical width. I might do a hybrid of the 2 suspensions.. Tamiya lower arms w/3R's upper arm links.

timmig 09-24-2009 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by rc-zombies (Post 6322448)

At that price I'd rather go with the new HPI for $129--their a much more proven RC Car company for quality cars at good prices.
FWIW
Tim

robk 09-24-2009 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by wagnerov (Post 6389420)

Don't waste your time with rubber tires with any 2WD F1 car, unless you like doing donuts. Even on an unprepared surface. Sorry. Maybe the added rear weight of this car will help.
:tire:

the beautiful sound of the truth:tire:

InZane 09-25-2009 05:56 AM

Wohoo - my F1-09 arrived yesterday :)

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_1.jpg

I'm very impressed by the high quality of both the FRP chassis parts as well as the blue alu parts. The plastic is, as said before, a lot flexier compared to the Tamiya F104. But I don't think this will be a problem.

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_4.jpg

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_7.jpg

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_6.jpg

The manual is first class - one of the best I've ever seen in my 35 years in the hobby!

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_10.jpg

But I think they made a miss on page 4&5 - the upper front caster mount should be mounted the other way around (the hinges to the rear - not to the front as in this picture)

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_5.jpg

The body is nice - but then again not as nice as the original F104 body.

http://www.inzaneracing.com/bilder/box_9.jpg

This kit must, without a doubt, be the best value on the market today!


Originally Posted by timmig (Post 6389923)
At that price I'd rather go with the new HPI for $129...

You're just being ironic -- right?

badmotor 09-25-2009 06:25 AM

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SMG 09-25-2009 07:25 AM

I just ordered mine from RC Mart, Can anyone tell me how long it takes to arrive in the US. hopefully not on the slow boat!! thanks

rc-zombies 09-25-2009 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by SMG (Post 6390845)
I just ordered mine from RC Mart, Can anyone tell me how long it takes to arrive in the US. hopefully not on the slow boat!! thanks

I ordered on Thursday and arrived on Monday via regular air mail...

rc-zombies 09-25-2009 08:01 AM


Originally Posted by timmig (Post 6389923)
At that price I'd rather go with the new HPI for $129--their a much more proven RC Car company for quality cars at good prices.
FWIW
Tim

HPI is proven RC car Co. indeed. Always purchased their cars to race from the first Pro2 to the current Cyclone.. Hate to say it but the HPI F1 looks like a Toy car compared to 3R's.

SMG 09-25-2009 08:06 AM

I have to agree with zombies, The HPI F10 does look like toy next to this thing. So is RC mart the only place you can purchase this car from? thanks

rc-zombies 09-25-2009 08:11 AM


Originally Posted by SMG (Post 6391016)
I have to agree with zombies, The HPI F10 does look like toy next to this thing. So is RC mart the only place you can purchase this car from? thanks

RcMarket has it for $99+
http://rcmarket.com.hk

SMG 09-25-2009 09:05 AM

So do you guys think this this car is going to require the f103 front suspension to make it stiffer and better to drive?

timmig 09-25-2009 09:08 AM

Does look impressive!!! It will be cool to see how it performs. Looks like G-10 fiberglass--no carbon?
T

katze 09-25-2009 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by SMG (Post 6391219)
So do you guys think this this car is going to require the f103 front suspension to make it stiffer and better to drive?

my f109 is stock and it drives very well... i have fellow f1 drivers notice and comment on how good my car seem to be handling ard the track...

i see no reason to touch anything if the car aint broke....

and guys, pls note that the car's balance is the best when used with the stock tires in the kit... i changed to the tires that i used for my f103 and that really upset my car balance..... needless to say, the 3racing tires are now back on the car....

SMG 09-25-2009 11:08 AM

What kind of motors and ESC's are you guys running?


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