1LikesXray T1FK05
08-03-2005, 01:44 PM
#3076
the "L" shaped thingy you are referring to is a transponder mount
08-03-2005, 01:53 PM
#3077
Hey Guys would the Parma alfa body be too low in the front to fit on my FK'05 without the carpet front shock tower? I go 5mm ride height,and I always true my foams to 60 or under.
I just dont want to buy a new body and have it sit too high in the front. I run a mazda 6 body right now and it lays on the front shock tower. Any Info...
I just dont want to buy a new body and have it sit too high in the front. I run a mazda 6 body right now and it lays on the front shock tower. Any Info...
08-03-2005, 01:56 PM
#3078
i run the parma alfa on my fk05, and it does hit the shock tower.you can cut the body accordingly.
08-03-2005, 01:56 PM
#3079
If anyone has an extra T1FK05 or simply wants to make a switch to the JRX-S I have one I'm looking to trade for a T1FK05 in similiar condition. Here is the link http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=79816
08-03-2005, 02:25 PM
#3080
You can run the parma alfa with the regular cut line and it will touch the shock tower a bit, however I normally grind down my shock tower around 1-2mm on the top and also the shock tops as well to get the body a bit lower. If you really want to slam the body then you can take a lighter and the backside of a driver and push the body out and make indents for the shock tower, but thats neither ROAR legal or 100% worth it, lol.
But on carpet i am pretty sure the entire Xray team at the carpet nats ran the parma alfa and did not have any problems.
But on carpet i am pretty sure the entire Xray team at the carpet nats ran the parma alfa and did not have any problems.
08-03-2005, 02:31 PM
#3081
Originally Posted by vtl1180ny
Finally got mine together, can someone enlighten me on bag 0014? It's got a lot of screws and a plastic L shaped thingy....
08-03-2005, 03:21 PM
#3082
Ahhhhh.... I'm used to little pieces of lexan....
Is the carpet front tower needed?
Is the carpet front tower needed?
08-03-2005, 08:28 PM
#3083
From what i understand the fk05 comes with a 48p spur gear. I prefer 64p, and all my pinions are from 32t-36t what's the reccomnded final gear ratio for stock.
08-04-2005, 04:33 AM
#3084
it would depends on your track size and some other variables like are you running rubber tires etc and if foam what size are they
08-04-2005, 06:53 AM
#3086
Tech Elite
Originally Posted by TC4_HALO2_Mark
hey guys how is the fk 05 , i have a tc4 and im thinking about gettin a fk 05 is it worth the money
-mark
-mark
you bet cha !!!!!!!!
08-04-2005, 07:33 AM
#3087
Originally Posted by TC4_HALO2_Mark
hey guys how is the fk 05 , i have a tc4 and im thinking about gettin a fk 05 is it worth the money
-mark
-mark
The TC4's even with graphite components and aftermarket hopups was still sloppy in some area, shile requiring handfitting in others to get parts to even fit!
The TC4's FELT fast on the track, but I've dropped my average lap times by .4-.6s after switching to the FK05...I've simply never had a car that transitions as quickly or handles as well.
The FK05 also seems to work with several different setups....I simply can't say enough about how much I love this car.
So to answer your question....yes...it's worth every penny..and THEN some
08-04-2005, 12:47 PM
#3089
having ran mine for the first time on a medium-large abbrasive outdoor track this weekend here are my thoughts (for anyone that cares).
the car didn't feel any faster than the previous vehicle i was running, it did feel more consistent (better balance?). i really enjoyed the externally adjustable shocks. i wanted to go heavier up front....no 20 minutes rebuilding shocks, 2 minutes later and i was done. running 19t/stock, i had loosened the belts a notch from the book settings, no slippage what so ever. i ran a diff and it felt pretty planted, looking to try the one-way/multi-diff this weekend at socal. pretty happy all in all so far.
the car didn't feel any faster than the previous vehicle i was running, it did feel more consistent (better balance?). i really enjoyed the externally adjustable shocks. i wanted to go heavier up front....no 20 minutes rebuilding shocks, 2 minutes later and i was done. running 19t/stock, i had loosened the belts a notch from the book settings, no slippage what so ever. i ran a diff and it felt pretty planted, looking to try the one-way/multi-diff this weekend at socal. pretty happy all in all so far.
08-04-2005, 12:54 PM
#3090
While we're on the topic of whether the FK05 is worth it, I'd be interested to hear what differences people noticed when moving from the FK04 to the new car.
The FK05 hadn't quite been released when the indoor season ended earlier this year, which is when racing stops for me. I'd be interested to hear what the car does differently.
Josh
The FK05 hadn't quite been released when the indoor season ended earlier this year, which is when racing stops for me. I'd be interested to hear what the car does differently.
Josh
