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Old 05-27-2010, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mugler
I know FF03 will be faster and more refined than the front drive m03s & m05s but will it really be that much of a different driving experience or just the same thing but a little larger??
I guess those who have FF01s-02s & mini coopers will know about this.
the longer wheelbase of the FF01-03 makes these cars a totally different beast than the M-chassis cars... they won't oversteer as easily off power (although hey will.. just not as easily)
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Old 05-27-2010, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by akura2
the longer wheelbase of the FF01-03 makes these cars a totally different beast than the M-chassis cars... they won't oversteer as easily off power (although hey will.. just not as easily)
Actually I would think they'll oversteer off power easier given the heavily front biased weight distribution and the extra length. My YR-F2 does it for instance with a Lipo and no extra weight. With extra weight (to bring the battery weight back to a Nimh weight) this is mitigated somewhat but I have no doubt, the more power you have, the more lift-off oversteer there will be.
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At least this time around, you can adjust anti-dive and droop around to dial out some of the off throttle oversteer unlike the previous chassis. And even more so with the esc tech like the push control from the RS.
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ooh lookee...

FF-03 pre-order
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Originally Posted by stitchy
ooh lookee...

FF-03 pre-order
done!
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Originally Posted by stitchy
ooh lookee...

FF-03 pre-order
can u offer free shipping??
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i wonder what body i should try first...



or....


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Wonder how long it will be before Tamiya or someone else does the WTCC Chevrolet Cruze ?
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Originally Posted by Hebiki
i wonder what body i should try first...



or....

I'd try the VW if I were you!
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Originally Posted by NiMo
Wonder how long it will be before Tamiya or someone else does the WTCC Chevrolet Cruze ?
me likey that one..

but I want to do the Halfords RSX... I hope they re-release the RSX body
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you guys think this will fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Integra-Type...-/300431023004

wondered about the spur gear cover clearance...
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Originally Posted by inpuressa
you guys think this will fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Integra-Type...-/300431023004

wondered about the spur gear cover clearance...
I would think so. We used to run that on our ol' FF01's and we had stand up shocks. worse case scenario, the body would sit on the gear cover
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got in touch with Champ, and it seems their release date is 6/24 firm. The Japanese market will probably be the last to get a hold of it
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Got one on pre order with a UK dealer, but will keep looking around as my GF has taken a shine to it and wants one too
(yet she refused a 4wd car ?)
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Originally Posted by NiMo
Got one on pre order with a UK dealer, but will keep looking around as my GF has taken a shine to it and wants one too
(yet she refused a 4wd car ?)

Which and how much if you don't mind me asking ?
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