209LikesExotek F1R
10-10-2016, 12:50 PM
#2223
James Greener and his Exotek F1R3 off to a perfect start for the new BRCA series!
"Off to a great start at Round 1 of this year’s BRCA GT National hosted in Birtley.. TQ in all 4 rounds of qualifying and took the race win from pole with the Exotek F1R3! The car was absolutely mega all day. Thank you to Barley Mow RCC for hosting a great track and event also Exotek Racing and X-Factory UK!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbXd...wPOdGvrZs8iBsZ
"Off to a great start at Round 1 of this year’s BRCA GT National hosted in Birtley.. TQ in all 4 rounds of qualifying and took the race win from pole with the Exotek F1R3! The car was absolutely mega all day. Thank you to Barley Mow RCC for hosting a great track and event also Exotek Racing and X-Factory UK!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbXd...wPOdGvrZs8iBsZ
10-11-2016, 06:46 AM
#2226
I haven't "run" them yet, but they sure look good!
I know, I'm no help - but F1 class hasn't really picked up where I race. The front wing looks very similar to the Serpent, I think. It is fairly flexible, unlike most Tamiya wings, but they are thick and seem like they would be decently sturdy. The front wing is designed to work with any of the PF bodies. Depending on body, you either do/don't use the "raised nose" portion of the front wing.
I know, I'm no help - but F1 class hasn't really picked up where I race. The front wing looks very similar to the Serpent, I think. It is fairly flexible, unlike most Tamiya wings, but they are thick and seem like they would be decently sturdy. The front wing is designed to work with any of the PF bodies. Depending on body, you either do/don't use the "raised nose" portion of the front wing.
10-12-2016, 12:26 PM
#2227
Tech Adept
The rear wing is wider but lower than any of the Tamiya wings (even at its highest position). It doesn't have any adjustments, but you can remove a section of it for lower downforce. I particulatly like that it uses 1.5mm hex hardware instead of the Phillips flathead.
Overall very nice pieces, as alternatives to the Tamiya or X-ray wings. They seem to be pretty compatible with pretty much most or all the bodies out there.
10-13-2016, 10:45 AM
#2229
Tech Adept
I tried their website but couldn't find a downloadable copy of the R3 manual. I'll check when I get home if I still have it and maybe scan it for you.
10-16-2016, 06:35 PM
#2231
disaster999, try the following:
1) if you have 2' of caster, you will have very aggressive turn in, but push on corner exit, try more caster (in the 9', or even 12' range.)
2) try a harder front spring (the grey works well)
3) if the track was bumpy, try 35wt in the center shock, and a softer shock spring
4) put more preload on the side spring, so the rear axle stays in contact with the ground in turns
Overall, going to much more caster in the front will probably make the biggest difference. Once you go to more caster, you might want to move the steering inline.
It's a neat car with many adjustments.
One more thing, make sure the caster and camber are equal left to right by measuring each respective turnbuckles end to end.
1) if you have 2' of caster, you will have very aggressive turn in, but push on corner exit, try more caster (in the 9', or even 12' range.)
2) try a harder front spring (the grey works well)
3) if the track was bumpy, try 35wt in the center shock, and a softer shock spring
4) put more preload on the side spring, so the rear axle stays in contact with the ground in turns
Overall, going to much more caster in the front will probably make the biggest difference. Once you go to more caster, you might want to move the steering inline.
It's a neat car with many adjustments.
One more thing, make sure the caster and camber are equal left to right by measuring each respective turnbuckles end to end.
10-18-2016, 06:13 AM
#2234
Its just a Novak Boss 25.5 We run 25.5 to keep the guys running TCS specs to be legal. However this is just the only 25.5 I had back from running VTA. I didn't feel anything was left on the table by running the Novak motor, as my fastest lap was only .06 slower than the winner for the day. Being that this was my first time out with it, I'm very happy with how it went.
10-18-2016, 08:27 AM
#2235
Its just a Novak Boss 25.5 We run 25.5 to keep the guys running TCS specs to be legal. However this is just the only 25.5 I had back from running VTA. I didn't feel anything was left on the table by running the Novak motor, as my fastest lap was only .06 slower than the winner for the day. Being that this was my first time out with it, I'm very happy with how it went.