Roche Rapide F1-2016
#137
Tech Adept
#138
Tech Adept
Sorry, not certain to understand, you put a longer ball stud to give less angle to the lateral dampers ?
#139
Tech Adept
The default locknut is around 1.5mm height. You need to put a thinner locknut, like 1mm or 0.5mm, as you can see on my picture.
As you put a smaller locknut, the ballstud is now longer than the locknut... So you need to cut it... Now the car can get more roll.
#140
Tech Adept
thanks, understood, and it's better on high grip and low grip surfaces ?
#141
Tech Adept
#142
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Kyle Klingforth this past weekend took a big tq and win over the fastest North American f1 drivers -- Brian Wynn and Mario Ficco of CRC. Kyle winning isn't the big shocker. As he is a world class driver... Kyle's Rapide F1-2016 did NOT feature any front/rear tire glue to combat traction rolls (and this was on new crc black carpet -- super high grip).
Kyle ran an alloy chaasis and lower pod plus configured the battery inline (as the manual suggests for high grip).
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...10803299245364
Kyle ran an alloy chaasis and lower pod plus configured the battery inline (as the manual suggests for high grip).
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...10803299245364
#143
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Kyle Klingforth this past weekend took a big tq and win over the fastest North American f1 drivers -- Brian Wynn and Mario Ficco of CRC. Kyle winning isn't the big shocker. As he is a world class driver... Kyle's Rapide F1-2016 did NOT feature any front/rear tire glue to combat traction rolls (and this was on new crc black carpet -- super high grip).
Kyle ran an alloy chaasis and lower pod plus configured the battery inline (as the manual suggests for high grip).
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...10803299245364
Kyle ran an alloy chaasis and lower pod plus configured the battery inline (as the manual suggests for high grip).
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...10803299245364
So interesting on the inline as opposed to traverse pack. For awhile it seemed like a lot of cars were moving toward traverse packs. Maybe that was before the new CRC black carpet came out and or aluminum chassis (for all brands).
A few locally have thought about going back to inline with the super high grip the new carpet offers. Maybe it keeps the car from rolling onto the sidewalls more?
#144
Tech Adept
Tried it on carpet last week end (the first batch with alloy axle) and, even if I felt a difference in acceleration compared to the carbon Roche axle, I liked the feeling, seemed a little bit easier and with more brake (as said by Fenix).
#145
Tech Rookie
hi gurney, how are you Mr Tamiya ?
#146
Love my Xray but I did pick up a used Roche in summer. Looking forward to testing it out against my X1 '17. Hopefully will see a setup sheet soon from Kyle.
#147
Tech Initiate
Nicoo2k4, I can't see the image that you've posted about your modify...
#148
Tech Adept
#149
Tech Adept
#150
Hey guys , I just purchased a new Roche F1 kit from Gripworks RC in Canada . I am a touring car guy and a total F1/pan car newb , so I was hoping you could point me to a set up that would be applicable to running on med/high grip grey carpet on a subfloor . I took note of the ball stud mod mentioned above and it sounds like the upright brace would be good to have . Also would be interested in seeing the inline set up mentioned . Really looking forward to trying a new car/class ! Your help is much appreciated , thanks .