EricF

You'll need to put spacers on the inside or if there's room cut down the ball cup end.
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pol59

you can also try to reverse the aluminum piece that supports the shock front.

Aaron P

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Looks like the mount has already been flipped to run the TRF damper.

I'd be interested to see how it sit's on the tires with battery and electronics in it. It may just be because it's sitting on a car stand that it is like that. If it's STILL like that at ride height, it looks like you just need to take some preload out of the spring to get the ride height you want.

If you don't want the shock to extend so far, to keep it more flat, then yes, some internal shock limiters should do the trick. This is fine if you're running carpet, but if you're running outdoors, you may want to leave it so that you have more suspension travel.

robk

iTrader: (22)

5mm of internal shims on the shock shaft usually gets you close. Then adjust the shock end.

MikeR

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Hi All, Some new 104 updates are in;

http://www.exotekracing.com/latest-products/

Pro Models

Any body interested in a good bargain my F104 Pro VII chassis is for sale

Gemec

Hey guys,

Trying to find some Ride pre-mounted R1 tyres for a F104 V2 (26022 & 26023). Can't seem to find any online to purchase - all out of stock!

New to F1 (& RC) so trying to glue my own might be interesting.

Anyone know of a hidden supply of them somewhere?

edhchoe

iTrader: (41)

I use thin CA for tires. It finds the gap and fills it by capillary action. Not that hard to do.
Or pay me for wheels, tires, and postage. I will glue them for you.

viet

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That's what she said.

Aquaracer

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Got one of the new chassis from Exotek on the way, I'll let you all know what I think after this weekend. Hopefully it increases rear traction and front end grip. I have always had a battle with this on the F104V2. I figured out the rear grip and got very close to what I wanted for front end grip. I am running on Carpet in Indianapolis at INDY R/C Raceway and Hobbies. I had to tighten / harden up the roll spring rates to get the grip I wanted. I am using CRC red springs for the roll and Tamiya Blacks up front. On the Aluminum damper tube it is 150K fluid and the TRF shock has 30 weight oil in it and an xray 2.2-2.6 progressive spring on it. Battery is mounted to the rear and there is 30 grams of weight mounted on the back of the motor pod. The car still pushes a bit and I am hoping that this will help with that. Oh yeah, I am using the TRS tires #1031 and 1032 respectively. Love the class and this chassis.

M3Man03

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What's one of the better diffs you can put in the F104 - I started with the stock from a old F104 (all plastic) and went to a 3Racing Alum one but I can't ever get it right. I think the design of it is poor because of all the loading on the bearings which cause binding.

Also, is the F104v2.Pro the latest version? I can't seem to find which version came when.

addicted2blue

Just sand down the diff plates by using some 1000 and 1200 sand paper and use some 3mm ceramic diff balls and a one-piece thrust bearing instead of the regular 1150 ball bearing that's located in the diff outdrive. This will make your diff very smooth
All this is used with a alu F104 diff

RonF

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Is is possible to convert a regulars F104pro to a V2? or should I just go with a X1 setup to upgrade? Mostly asphalt/outdoors running.

fastvee

X1 is good upgrade. (I would get the chassis also, pro has carbon lower deck and x1 uses fiberglass witch has more grip on 104 v1).

-but just the x1 kit(top deck and dampner) will make it better. -and 1.3 or more flexible t-bar. (tamiya hi-traction t-bar is great but they do not last too long)

3racing 1.3mm is ok.

Converting to V2 alot more parts are needed. (new kit will most likely be cheaper)

I sold my F104pro and got v2 to replace it , maybe you could do the same?

pol59

addicted2blue, I already use the trick of sandpaper to the plates of diff, but I use the translator does not know properly interprętr the rest of your sentence. Would you have a picture that shows what you mean? here help me much because I'm also looking for a perfect diff.
for information, I am currently using the Associated white grease for the diff, I do not know what is that of Tamiya.