220LikesTamiya FF03
01-03-2011, 07:08 PM
#1730
In front of my comp... oh, ride height?
I can go below 5mm no problem, I have the Rodzilla setup from the Tamiya website (I also just ask cuz he's at the same place as me runnin his car
).
If you notice, the arms are flipped (reversible), so shock mounts and even the adjustable links are different so that could be causing some difference in setup also.
Lower link end is in the outer hole on the arm.
Another guy has the 1mm lower spring cups at the base of his springs which also allows it to go lower.
I can go below 5mm no problem, I have the Rodzilla setup from the Tamiya website (I also just ask cuz he's at the same place as me runnin his car
).If you notice, the arms are flipped (reversible), so shock mounts and even the adjustable links are different so that could be causing some difference in setup also.
Lower link end is in the outer hole on the arm.
Another guy has the 1mm lower spring cups at the base of his springs which also allows it to go lower.
01-03-2011, 10:01 PM
#1731
Hi guys, please post your FF03 bodies. Here is my first FF03 body.....
01-03-2011, 11:23 PM
#1732
Hey guys I have some quick questions about this car:
Is the battery tray big enough to fit hardcase lipos? My hardcase lipo is the same as a six cell battery in width and height but it is about 9 mm longer. Will this fit? That's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.
Also, how would the FWD handle a 3800kv Castle brushless?
Thanks!
Is the battery tray big enough to fit hardcase lipos? My hardcase lipo is the same as a six cell battery in width and height but it is about 9 mm longer. Will this fit? That's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.
Also, how would the FWD handle a 3800kv Castle brushless?
Thanks!
01-04-2011, 01:06 AM
#1733
Tech Apprentice
Hey guys I have some quick questions about this car:
Is the battery tray big enough to fit hardcase lipos? My hardcase lipo is the same as a six cell battery in width and height but it is about 9 mm longer. Will this fit? That's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.
Also, how would the FWD handle a 3800kv Castle brushless?
Thanks!
Is the battery tray big enough to fit hardcase lipos? My hardcase lipo is the same as a six cell battery in width and height but it is about 9 mm longer. Will this fit? That's a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.
Also, how would the FWD handle a 3800kv Castle brushless?
Thanks!
) & the length is 140mm & the width is 49mm. I have a Trak Power, HPI Plazma & a Core RC hard case LiPos as well as a variety of NiMhs & they fit fine... The only thing I did was Dremel a hole at the back (although there is a hole at the front for this) to allow more space for the wires to exit without being squeezed (I prefer to wire it that way).
When I run either the LiPos or the NiMhs, I have plenty of space & I should perhaps consider using the foam strips provided to stop the small amount of 'shift' within the battery tray to improve handling.
Regarding the motor, there are plenty of drivers out there that can give you advice, but you have to remember that this is a Front Wheel Drive & any injudicious use of the throttle & the front will 'let go', so smoothness is key, whatever power motor you run.
That's my penny worth, I hope it is of use
01-04-2011, 07:18 AM
#1738
I hear ya! I cant build a car using phillips head screws. I knew I saw a TI kit some where. To bad RcMart was not in the U.S.
ewippler sells a blue anodized aluminum kits made from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum.
He sells them here on Tech and on ebay under the same user name.
I'll probably buy a set just waiting on a PM. He ships fast.
ewippler sells a blue anodized aluminum kits made from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum.
He sells them here on Tech and on ebay under the same user name.
I'll probably buy a set just waiting on a PM. He ships fast.
01-04-2011, 07:48 AM
#1739
put a small bit of grease over the end of the screw or the hole before you put the screw in for the first time, this makes it easier to make the thread and is less effort on the screw driver, plus you can feel when it is seated easier.
As for ride height, I must have built mine wrong, cos the front (when loaded for race) sat at 3mm, do I had to raise it to stop the front from scraping over the bumps
As for ride height, I must have built mine wrong, cos the front (when loaded for race) sat at 3mm, do I had to raise it to stop the front from scraping over the bumps
01-04-2011, 08:05 AM
#1740
I have measured the battery tray with my cheapo very-near (vernier ) & the length is 140mm & the width is 49mm. I have a Trak Power, HPI Plazma & a Core RC hard case LiPos as well as a variety of NiMhs & they fit fine...
The only thing I did was Dremel a hole at the back (although there is a hole at the front for this) to allow more space for the wires to exit without being squeezed (I prefer to wire it that way).
When I run either the LiPos or the NiMhs, I have plenty of space & I should perhaps consider using the foam strips provided to stop the small amount of 'shift' within the battery tray to improve handling.
Regarding the motor, there are plenty of drivers out there that can give you advice, but you have to remember that this is a Front Wheel Drive & any injudicious use of the throttle & the front will 'let go', so smoothness is key, whatever power motor you run.
That's my penny worth, I hope it is of use
) & the length is 140mm & the width is 49mm. I have a Trak Power, HPI Plazma & a Core RC hard case LiPos as well as a variety of NiMhs & they fit fine... The only thing I did was Dremel a hole at the back (although there is a hole at the front for this) to allow more space for the wires to exit without being squeezed (I prefer to wire it that way).
When I run either the LiPos or the NiMhs, I have plenty of space & I should perhaps consider using the foam strips provided to stop the small amount of 'shift' within the battery tray to improve handling.
Regarding the motor, there are plenty of drivers out there that can give you advice, but you have to remember that this is a Front Wheel Drive & any injudicious use of the throttle & the front will 'let go', so smoothness is key, whatever power motor you run.
That's my penny worth, I hope it is of use
By the way, I know this is a random question, but does the Civic VTI body come with headlight decals?
The picture from Tower hobbies shows that the lights are painted black, but I don't want to go for that race scheme (due to my painting inability) and would like the headlight decals instead.