209LikesExotek F1R
12-25-2013, 04:40 AM
#826
See my previous post..
Something is up with the arms.
The plastic balls are no better...still way too tight.
I have current email communication with Mike on the issue (he is looking into it).
I went as far as sanding down a brand new set of coated Tamiya balls..only to destroy them by the time I was able to get them to fit in the arm (they ended up flat sided).
Something is up with the arms.
The plastic balls are no better...still way too tight.
I have current email communication with Mike on the issue (he is looking into it).
I went as far as sanding down a brand new set of coated Tamiya balls..only to destroy them by the time I was able to get them to fit in the arm (they ended up flat sided).
I double checked that I hadn't seated them too far, or not far enough. Both sides are binding (really tight) the same way, so I think they are installed correctly. There is no way you could begin to get the lower ball mixed up, it's a mm or two larger. I gotta be doing something wrong, the spare arm I tried is binding to...
Edit: Just popped in some plastic balls and the same issue. Dang...hate to put the old front end on here.
Thanks Rick for the clarification on the body. The quality of the Exotek stuff is stunningly good.
Last edited by celt; 12-25-2013 at 12:10 PM.
12-25-2013, 04:42 PM
#827
No worries...I'll hang tight.
I double checked that I hadn't seated them too far, or not far enough. Both sides are binding (really tight) the same way, so I think they are installed correctly. There is no way you could begin to get the lower ball mixed up, it's a mm or two larger. I gotta be doing something wrong, the spare arm I tried is binding to...
Edit: Just popped in some plastic balls and the same issue. Dang...hate to put the old front end on here.
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I double checked that I hadn't seated them too far, or not far enough. Both sides are binding (really tight) the same way, so I think they are installed correctly. There is no way you could begin to get the lower ball mixed up, it's a mm or two larger. I gotta be doing something wrong, the spare arm I tried is binding to...
Edit: Just popped in some plastic balls and the same issue. Dang...hate to put the old front end on here.
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12-26-2013, 08:04 PM
#829
Ran my f1r2 for the first time today at our large asphalt track. Such a massive improvement over the X1 straight out of the box, better than the x1 with a years worth of setup and tuning.
More low and high speed turning and more rear drive. Actually need to tighten the diff more as its now single spinning out of every corner.
Thank you for such a great product!
More low and high speed turning and more rear drive. Actually need to tighten the diff more as its now single spinning out of every corner.
Thank you for such a great product!
12-26-2013, 08:04 PM
#830
Double post
Last edited by Monsta; 12-26-2013 at 10:22 PM.
12-26-2013, 08:51 PM
#831
Thanks for quickly finding the issue and correcting it.
Great customer service!
Email communication was second to none.
New car looks great btw...big fan.
12-27-2013, 10:37 AM
#832
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Expecting delivery of an F1R2 in the mail today! Cant wait to go home and build. Sadly the car is not for me but for a friend. I offered to build and tune it for him free of charge and he took me up on the offer. He ordered the conversion from TQRC and a used F104 as a doner and had everything drop shipped to me. I plan on assembling tonight and racing it tomorrow to "dial it in for him". Purely scientific R&D, I take no pleasure in this task 
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
12-27-2013, 02:16 PM
#834
Expecting delivery of an F1R2 in the mail today! Cant wait to go home and build. Sadly the car is not for me but for a friend. I offered to build and tune it for him free of charge and he took me up on the offer. He ordered the conversion from TQRC and a used F104 as a doner and had everything drop shipped to me. I plan on assembling tonight and racing it tomorrow to "dial it in for him". Purely scientific R&D, I take no pleasure in this task
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
12-27-2013, 02:46 PM
#835
Ran my f1r2 for the first time today at our large asphalt track. Such a massive improvement over the X1 straight out of the box, better than the x1 with a years worth of setup and tuning.
More low and high speed turning and more rear drive. Actually need to tighten the diff more as its now single spinning out of every corner.
Thank you for such a great product!
More low and high speed turning and more rear drive. Actually need to tighten the diff more as its now single spinning out of every corner.
Thank you for such a great product!
Expecting delivery of an F1R2 in the mail today! Cant wait to go home and build. Sadly the car is not for me but for a friend. I offered to build and tune it for him free of charge and he took me up on the offer. He ordered the conversion from TQRC and a used F104 as a doner and had everything drop shipped to me. I plan on assembling tonight and racing it tomorrow to "dial it in for him". Purely scientific R&D, I take no pleasure in this task
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
Chances are I will become hooked on the Exotek product like always and order one for myself but this is a great way to test the water without taking a plunge.
12-29-2013, 10:10 AM
#837
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Will do but its still a work in progress. I raced with it yesterday and am extremely pleased already. Compared to my f104 prov2 this car's front end is just nailed to the carpet! I have only made a few adjustments so far and they where all to reduce turn in and it still turns like its on rails.
There are a few really nice features I noticed during the build. The pivot balls are finished well and have a slick coating on them for free pod articulation and ease of assembly. The etched exotek logos on the pod bulkheads not only look cool but I believe they are functional too. They provide more traction for the motor screws so in a big impact the motor is less likely to slide. The matte finish on the carbon parts is a really nice touch too.
Will probably return to the track on Monday evening to finalize tuning of this wonderful chassis.
There are a few really nice features I noticed during the build. The pivot balls are finished well and have a slick coating on them for free pod articulation and ease of assembly. The etched exotek logos on the pod bulkheads not only look cool but I believe they are functional too. They provide more traction for the motor screws so in a big impact the motor is less likely to slide. The matte finish on the carbon parts is a really nice touch too.
Will probably return to the track on Monday evening to finalize tuning of this wonderful chassis.
12-30-2013, 05:57 AM
#838
I am loving mine too. Way better than my F104WGP>X1 ever was right out of the box. It had a slight push entering a fast sweeper but was so planted everywhere else. It's a nice ride.
12-30-2013, 12:48 PM
#839
Will do but its still a work in progress. I raced with it yesterday and am extremely pleased already. Compared to my f104 prov2 this car's front end is just nailed to the carpet! I have only made a few adjustments so far and they where all to reduce turn in and it still turns like its on rails.
There are a few really nice features I noticed during the build. The pivot balls are finished well and have a slick coating on them for free pod articulation and ease of assembly. The etched exotek logos on the pod bulkheads not only look cool but I believe they are functional too. They provide more traction for the motor screws so in a big impact the motor is less likely to slide. The matte finish on the carbon parts is a really nice touch too.
Will probably return to the track on Monday evening to finalize tuning of this wonderful chassis.
There are a few really nice features I noticed during the build. The pivot balls are finished well and have a slick coating on them for free pod articulation and ease of assembly. The etched exotek logos on the pod bulkheads not only look cool but I believe they are functional too. They provide more traction for the motor screws so in a big impact the motor is less likely to slide. The matte finish on the carbon parts is a really nice touch too.
Will probably return to the track on Monday evening to finalize tuning of this wonderful chassis.
What front end are you guys running? Hope to order mine next week pending the sale of my V2!
12-30-2013, 03:56 PM
#840
Ordered mine at TQ today , can't wait to have it ! i'll make a special project for this chassis for rcf1.fr, surprise , surprise ! 