Purchasing first RC F1
 

I am new to rc formula 1 cars and need some advice.

I am planning to purchase a Tamiya f104 pro kit and was wondering if it is a good kit for a beginner like me.

I also have no clue on what motor, electronics and controller to buy for a beginner. What do you guys recommend. I hopefully plan to race rc f1 in the future.

Thanks

CHeck for a RC Club in your local area, and see what they run. A RC car is fun, but a RC car you can race/run with friends is a whole lot better. Most F1 guys run 21.5 Blinky, and the tamiya cars are a good choice. (mainly they are the standard for parts compatability, and availablity).

Shawn.

Thanks, do you know at all if the f104 is an easy kit to build?

Yeh the F104 is easy to build and a lot of guys have them so u will easily find a good setup or answers to any questions. I got me a F104 X1 and its s blast, still ironing out some understeer issues but hopefully have that sorted out next time I'm at my local track.

Pleasing to find out its not do difficult of a kit. Do you drive with a brushless? I don't want a brushed if no one use them aha.

get the 104 Version II, it is really nice。

Ill get the 104 VII depending if there isn't to much of a major price difference.

If you haven't already - check out this site : RCFormula1

F1 kits are fairly straightforward to build, specially the F103/F104 line of kits. The 3Racing FGX is also a notable kit to look into for a beginner, and is fairly easy to tune and drive (as compared to a direct drive model).

I think I read somewhere that my local track only supported Tamiya F1 cars. I've seen that site also and been reading most of the info but thank you anyway.

I would suggest to check your local track with the electronics as well - specially if you plan on racing in the future. I would get an ESC / motor setup that is allowed to run in the F1 class. An example - the F1 class in my local track allow brushless 21.5T paired with a ROAR approved ESC set to blinky mode, or a silvercan brushed setup.

The fgx requires a lot of upgrades to be a durable car. I was rather disappointed with its out of box durability. it is a blast to drive and after properly upgraded very durable and competitive but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner. some may get discouraged by the amount of upgrading and tuning involved to get the car "right". I would stick with the f103/104 line for a solid dependable and sturdy car.

recommend Tamiya as well, F104 pro, x1, xII

I'm planning to head down to my local track this week to see what setups people are running. But it seems I will defintatly buying the F104 Pro V2. Hopefully I can pick up a cheap motor and electronics as I have a budget.

I just bought my first F1 kit I wish I had waited a week I bought a Tamiya f104 V2 I wish I bought a F104 V2 titanium addition. Same price as my v2 but it has all the upgrades in the kit. I also have driven a TRG car it it is a great car handles like no tomorrow!