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10-13-2010, 07:54 PM

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awk

is there anymore pictures?

10-14-2010, 01:14 AM

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It's the same non pro kit car.

10-14-2010, 02:07 AM

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kentech posted this video link in the TRF417 section, if you look around the 17min 40sec mark you'll see the new McLaren

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/10188505

10-14-2010, 04:48 AM

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My friend runs the M23 body on his F104 with F103 front suspensiion arms. Ill try and get a picture next time he runs the body.

thanks for the reply bro. will wait for your post of the pics.

10-14-2010, 04:50 PM

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Has anyone used mini 1/18 scale 2 cell li-po packs in their car? How do they hold up? Thanks

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10-14-2010, 09:18 PM

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Has anyone used mini 1/18 scale 2 cell li-po packs in their car? How do they hold up? Thanks

Yup! $30 lipo pack.. for the win! 8minute race here with one but it was with an HPI car;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxD_iVvxJSY

10-15-2010, 03:28 AM

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Great driving! I think I am going to try one out.

10-15-2010, 04:38 AM

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Yup! $30 lipo pack.. for the win! 8minute race here with one but it was with an HPI car;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxD_iVvxJSY

So have you fit one to your EX104 yet?

10-15-2010, 09:15 AM

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Inserts for F104 tires discussion...

What companies make them or what have you been using\doing to get your tires to hookup?

10-15-2010, 09:42 AM

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Mike, which 1/18 pack are you running? I'm looking to get the exotek chassis kit for the F104 and would like to experiment with different battery setups.

10-15-2010, 11:30 AM

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I'm not Mike, but I have made 8 minute runs with the A Main Hobbies/Protek 1800 pack and the Duratrax 1800. I think they are probably the same FWIW

10-15-2010, 11:34 AM

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I just ordered the Duratrax 1800 hard case. Can wait to try it out.

10-15-2010, 11:59 AM

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Foam inserts or molded inserts (rubber)?

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Inserts for F104 tires discussion...

What companies make them or what have you been using\doing to get your tires to hookup?

10-15-2010, 03:17 PM

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Sean Williams was kind enough to make this F104 rubber tire chart...

http://www.charleslightfoot.com/UF1/Rubber_review.html

10-15-2010, 05:17 PM

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Foam inserts or molded inserts (rubber)?

Both - For medium and high grip asphalt. I am thinking offroad foam might work well.