Hey guys, I am pretty new to the F1 RC cars. I recently picked up a TRF102 and finished the build already except for installing the esc.

My question is that i wanted to place the esc in front of the motor and have the battery behind the servo; but since the trf 102 has that flex plate. Wouldn't placing the esc on that flex place affect the flex and travel?

I will try to post some pictures of my build once i am done, if someone can post a picture of their electronics placement. That would be great.

the other t-bar is 1.8mm

try saucing the front more or rear less - like I said I've never been a fan of saucing

You absolutely should not mount anything on the flex plate/t-bar - its what makes the rear suspension work

Put a clear lexan on top of a thin sponges, there you have a platform to put an ESC on. It works for me.

Thank, I will try this next weekend (more camber, more toe-out).
The stiffer t-bar is built in already.

I sauced front und rear tires equally. I will do some experiments here next time.

Ronald

If you try to put a shorty lipo in the front, you can also put a screw on the main post (BA18)
It can act as a lipo holder there

Thanks for the info. Would you mind letting me know how to keep the shorty lipo up front in place? Do you strap it down?

Still a bit to do but I am liking it so far :sneaky:

Finally finished my F1 car; well except the wheels and the shell.

I placed the esc in front of the motor, i used a piece of lexan to prop the esc up so it wont touch the t-bar. Thanks to Alan Chow for the suggestion.

Was also able to keep the battery in place with some foam and a battery holder from the kit that you can put in the front.

I am running one of those new sanwa RX-481 receiver that has an internal antenna. It was pretty much the same price as the RX-471.

Tried my 102 for the first time today. Car was really good until I hit a board and broke my t-bar. Who knows where I can get spares for this car? Can't seem to find any around. Specifically, 1.5mm tbar and the F Parts arm set.

Not sure where you are based...

This company in Germany has all parts in stock.
http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index...102&mth3=sinfo

Yes, that´s a good shop, but t-bars are not in stock. Do the F104 t-bars fit (perhaps with some changes)?

Ronald

The trf102 t-bars are unique to the model.

Having trouble with traction roll.....
Before noon, I needed more power everywhere....stock setup
In the afternoon it was all traction rolls.....��

What do you mean by needing more power???