209LikesExotek F1R
05-23-2012, 07:09 AM
#346
May be just a club race, but this was my first race with the F1R. I had built the car months prior... but didnt know what i was doing apparently. This Second attempt seemed to be much more driveable.
http://www.uf1houston.com/index.php?...tml/_/results/
http://www.uf1houston.com/index.php?...tml/_/results/
05-23-2012, 10:13 AM
#347
Thanks Mike!
I have a set of F103 foam in the mail from Ebay, so that should hopefully sort things out. I have also been looking at the rsector widening kit, but I find it somewhat expensive. A F103 front end will do the trick but then I need a new body so that will have to wait.
13.5 should be OK, drove last year with my old F109 with 13.5T. Track is large, OK to drive 1:5 cars on.
i too hope for higher track temp!
The spring, I'll see if I can get my hands on a softer one.
Again Thanks Mike!
I have a set of F103 foam in the mail from Ebay, so that should hopefully sort things out. I have also been looking at the rsector widening kit, but I find it somewhat expensive. A F103 front end will do the trick but then I need a new body so that will have to wait.
13.5 should be OK, drove last year with my old F109 with 13.5T. Track is large, OK to drive 1:5 cars on.
i too hope for higher track temp!
The spring, I'll see if I can get my hands on a softer one.
Again Thanks Mike!
Got my f1r last week and raced it at my local track on Sunday. All I can say is WOW!!!
this is the best handling f1 rubber car that I've ever driven. I was using the shimizu front soft and rear hard tires with stock inserts. Car handled great!
I hope this will revive the f1 class around here.
this is the best handling f1 rubber car that I've ever driven. I was using the shimizu front soft and rear hard tires with stock inserts. Car handled great!
I hope this will revive the f1 class around here.
May be just a club race, but this was my first race with the F1R. I had built the car months prior... but didnt know what i was doing apparently. This Second attempt seemed to be much more driveable.
http://www.uf1houston.com/index.php?...tml/_/results/
http://www.uf1houston.com/index.php?...tml/_/results/
Good job fellas!
05-23-2012, 01:40 PM
#348
Thanks for the help folks ! Mike, fellow club member buying a new F1R conversion after seeing mine. I'm a hell of a salesman considering I haven't run this car yet !!
Also, just got my new arms and springs in the mail. Great service !!
Anybody using that TRG side shock instead of the 12R unit on their F1R ?? Only found one comment in previous posts.
Regarding the upper mount, the stock F104 unit only provides for 0 and 1 degree camber. Anybody share opinions on the 3R or Yeah Racing alloy units which allow adjustments up to 3 degrees ?
BTW, anyone know whats happened with Chevron ? Seems most of their bodies are unavailable.
Also, just got my new arms and springs in the mail. Great service !!Anybody using that TRG side shock instead of the 12R unit on their F1R ?? Only found one comment in previous posts.
Regarding the upper mount, the stock F104 unit only provides for 0 and 1 degree camber. Anybody share opinions on the 3R or Yeah Racing alloy units which allow adjustments up to 3 degrees ?
BTW, anyone know whats happened with Chevron ? Seems most of their bodies are unavailable.
05-24-2012, 11:10 AM
#349
Thanks Mike!
I have a set of F103 foam in the mail from Ebay, so that should hopefully sort things out. I have also been looking at the rsector widening kit, but I find it somewhat expensive. A F103 front end will do the trick but then I need a new body so that will have to wait.
13.5 should be OK, drove last year with my old F109 with 13.5T. Track is large, OK to drive 1:5 cars on.
i too hope for higher track temp!
The spring, I'll see if I can get my hands on a softer one.
Again Thanks Mike!
I have a set of F103 foam in the mail from Ebay, so that should hopefully sort things out. I have also been looking at the rsector widening kit, but I find it somewhat expensive. A F103 front end will do the trick but then I need a new body so that will have to wait.
13.5 should be OK, drove last year with my old F109 with 13.5T. Track is large, OK to drive 1:5 cars on.
i too hope for higher track temp!
The spring, I'll see if I can get my hands on a softer one.
Again Thanks Mike!
Make sure when you go to softer springs that the center chassis does not bottom out. May need to raise ride height and preload collar.
06-05-2012, 05:29 PM
#351
Best Body?
Best Front wing?
Best Rear Wing?
I had heard F60 body(51397) and newer mclaren wings(51430), true?
Best Front wing?
Best Rear Wing?
I had heard F60 body(51397) and newer mclaren wings(51430), true?
06-05-2012, 10:27 PM
#352
Uh wow, interesting front end. It's definitely not an F1R though. I don't think i've ever seen an exotek chassis with stepped sides like that.
06-05-2012, 10:29 PM
#353
07-06-2012, 08:42 AM
#355
New F1R conversion checking in. This time it's for a F103GT. Tracktime shakedown is planned for tomorrow over @ the NorCal hobbies asphalt track. I opted for the Exotek alloy twist nuts for the removal of the rear damper mount - highly recommend this setup.
Still enough clearance even with the biggest LiPo pack I have :
Still enough clearance even with the biggest LiPo pack I have :
Last edited by macavant; 07-07-2012 at 04:18 PM.
07-06-2012, 11:01 AM
#358
07-07-2012, 12:32 PM
#360
I'm running into some issues with the front tires (Shimizu 571/72) skipping on high-speed sweepers on carpet. Any suggestions for this? Is damping the kingpin with a heavier grease the general solution?
I know it may not be a problem specific to the F1R, but just thought i'd throw it out there.
Thanks!
I know it may not be a problem specific to the F1R, but just thought i'd throw it out there.
Thanks!
