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Old 12-25-2011, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by racer robert
The thickest one in the kit. Also lately I have been using the medium grooved front tires. This is on medium grip ozite carpet.
I see you listed soft Shimizu rears, is that by default, I can only find 1 shimizu rear and it does not say med/soft or other
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Old 12-25-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by miller tyme
I see you listed soft Shimizu rears, is that by default, I can only find 1 shimizu rear and it does not say med/soft or other
You right.
Shimizu Racing:
  • PS-0565 Soft
  • PS-0563 Medium
  • PS-0561 Soft

You need the PS-0561 and PS-0565.
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Old 12-25-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by miller tyme
I see you listed soft Shimizu rears, is that by default, I can only find 1 shimizu rear and it does not say med/soft or other
Just by default. They are the ones listed at TQ. I assume they are soft.
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Old 12-25-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by racer robert
The thickest one in the kit. Also lately I have been using the medium grooved front tires. This is on medium grip ozite carpet.
Same here. My results are a bit different. Racer Robert is beating F103s, Im beating the boards. Not the cars fault, I saved money on my driver.

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Just by default. They are the ones listed at TQ. I assume they are soft.
They were listed soft back when I bought a set.
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Old 12-25-2011, 06:09 PM
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Hi guys

I'm looking at getting one of these cars, really want to drive an F1 with IRS, but I want to know how they go. What are they like compared with F104s? Are they cheap (quality wise...) strong? fast? handle well? Just want to know as much as possible.

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Originally Posted by Luosi
Hi guys

I'm looking at getting one of these cars, really want to drive an F1 with IRS, but I want to know how they go. What are they like compared with F104s? Are they cheap (quality wise...) strong? fast? handle well? Just want to know as much as possible.

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best bet is to read the thread, the FGX came out in October so skip to about then to read the good stuff. Short version though, its a great car, hooks up really well. But the front end is fragile and is being reworked. New tougher suspension arms are being released. There is a link front end work around that several of us have used, also reinforcing the arms with cf is really working well too. They handle very well and are easy to drive. With the optional fast gear set, they are fast. Very competitive with F104s and F103s. I would say get one, read the thread, follow the tips from the guys that have them and you will love the car. I have no doubt.
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Originally Posted by texastc
best bet is to read the thread, the FGX came out in October so skip to about then to read the good stuff. Short version though, its a great car, hooks up really well. But the front end is fragile and is being reworked. New tougher suspension arms are being released. There is a link front end work around that several of us have used, also reinforcing the arms with cf is really working well too. They handle very well and are easy to drive. With the optional fast gear set, they are fast. Very competitive with F104s and F103s. I would say get one, read the thread, follow the tips from the guys that have them and you will love the car. I have no doubt.
cool, thanks
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Originally Posted by racer robert
Just by default. They are the ones listed at TQ. I assume they are soft.
Yes, they have only one compound for rear, it's soft.

It will be in stock early next week.

Thanks.
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What weight rear diff fluid have most found to yield the best high speed steering?
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Originally Posted by miller tyme
What weight rear diff fluid have most found to yield the best high speed steering?
I'm curious as well, I bought an extra diff that I plan on building, using a little black grease instead of diff fluid. I am running on carpet, not asphalt.
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Old 12-26-2011, 09:23 AM
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After reading this thread and talking with texastc I've decided to buy one of these kits, only problem is finding them in stock. Any ideas?

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Old 12-26-2011, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac The Knife
I'm curious as well, I bought an extra diff that I plan on building, using a little black grease instead of diff fluid. I am running on carpet, not asphalt.
Right know I am liking 7000wt losi diff oil. Seems a bit lighter than want came in the kit, helps in the tight infield at my track
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Old 12-26-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Frahm
After reading this thread and talking with texastc I've decided to buy one of these kits, only problem is finding them in stock. Any ideas?

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Here you go, if you hurry!

Tell em 'cuda sent ya, ok?

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...d=483&id=12143
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Old 12-26-2011, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Frahm
After reading this thread and talking with texastc I've decided to buy one of these kits, only problem is finding them in stock. Any ideas?

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ooops. I did it again.
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Old 12-27-2011, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Frahm
After reading this thread and talking with texastc I've decided to buy one of these kits, only problem is finding them in stock. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jim
You may want to wait for the new kit coming out with the Rev 2 upper and lower front arms. Should be the next batch of kits they get at TQ.
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