Originally Posted by
theatriks
Does tamiya 53259 3.5mm offset uprites work on the f104 front end?
Absolutely, and this is my choice for running on asphalt/low grip surfaces.
Calms the steering down very noticeably.
Warning, when using the 3.5 uprights, replace the axle screws cuz they are very soft and will break at a critical time (qualifier at TCS) and the wheel is gone.
I now CA the axle into the spindle and replace the soft screw with a black oxide socket head cap screw and red Loctite. Yeh, permanent deal but I still run the original modded pieces on each of my F1 cars, 104 and 103.
When traction is high, I like the inline stock spindles for increased steering response tho.