TRF101
#676
Tech Master
2. Running very short wires to the motor will most likely restrict rear pod movement, and can fatigue the wires due to the constant bending of them.
#677
Tech Champion
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I weighed, and checked the balance with lipo back, or esc back
Balance was virtually the same, as the space where the lipo or esc reside carries the same weight
Therefore you can think of the lipo/esc as one mass, unless you move/displace that mass as a whole, there is negligible difference in weight transfer or balance
This is all based on the use of one of the lightest esc out there, Tekin RS
It's easy to check this, I suggest you all try it out
esc/reciever mounted off the side of the chassis will have a small effect on balance/roll
#678
Servo is moved slightly back on the TRF101 for different ackerman setup. Otherwise, I would have put the receiver in front of the Tekin RS. Both cars have free pod movement using the 16ag motor wires. I go at minimum 14ag on the battery wires.
I also have to say RedbullFiXX is correct. I have corner weighted my V2 and TRF101 with the same tires before and the differences are pretty minor. It will not drastically change the handling unless you got a super heavy shorty lipo.
#679
Tech Elite
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We've got TRF101 parts in stock today.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ..._id=2&s_sort=3
FYI, Thanks.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ..._id=2&s_sort=3
FYI, Thanks.
#680
Hi there,
Im still working on my electrics for this car! But im struggling to see how you got all that in! Are you using a low profile servo? I am too, But I have nowhere near that amount of room left over! Whats the battery and servo If you dont mind?
Looks really good!
Im still working on my electrics for this car! But im struggling to see how you got all that in! Are you using a low profile servo? I am too, But I have nowhere near that amount of room left over! Whats the battery and servo If you dont mind?
Looks really good!
Is why I used. You can get more space by having the servo in a vertical position. For me I didn't like how that looked. Good luck
#682
Tech Adept
#683
Hi.
What are the effects of the following:
1. Moving the side links from the middle to the outer hole and from the middle to the inner most hole?
2. Inline and trailing positions of the front upright
Thanks.
What are the effects of the following:
1. Moving the side links from the middle to the outer hole and from the middle to the inner most hole?
2. Inline and trailing positions of the front upright
Thanks.
#684
"The innermost position will allow more chassis roll than outermost position. More chassis roll means more grip but slower weight transfer in a S-turn. That's my guess."
That is the response I got when I asked the same question. I just moved my links to the furthest position a few days ago. I'll be giving it a try next week at the track.
For #2, this is from the Tamiya site.
"The in-line position is suitable for slow speed technical track layouts whereas the off-set trailing position is best for high speed circuits. The trailing position also exhibits less responsiveness to steering input, which can be better if you're looking for an easier car to maneuver."
That is the response I got when I asked the same question. I just moved my links to the furthest position a few days ago. I'll be giving it a try next week at the track.
For #2, this is from the Tamiya site.
"The in-line position is suitable for slow speed technical track layouts whereas the off-set trailing position is best for high speed circuits. The trailing position also exhibits less responsiveness to steering input, which can be better if you're looking for an easier car to maneuver."
#685
Tech Fanatic
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Raced again last car and car went really well except for one annoying habit, part car part driver.
The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
I have replaced the lower arm with a new arm thinking it would help but again last night it happened again.
Is there a better aluminum ball that can be used that people have found might be of use.
The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
I have replaced the lower arm with a new arm thinking it would help but again last night it happened again.
Is there a better aluminum ball that can be used that people have found might be of use.
#686
"The innermost position will allow more chassis roll than outermost position. More chassis roll means more grip but slower weight transfer in a S-turn. That's my guess."
That is the response I got when I asked the same question. I just moved my links to the furthest position a few days ago. I'll be giving it a try next week at the track.
For #2, this is from the Tamiya site.
"The in-line position is suitable for slow speed technical track layouts whereas the off-set trailing position is best for high speed circuits. The trailing position also exhibits less responsiveness to steering input, which can be better if you're looking for an easier car to maneuver."
That is the response I got when I asked the same question. I just moved my links to the furthest position a few days ago. I'll be giving it a try next week at the track.
For #2, this is from the Tamiya site.
"The in-line position is suitable for slow speed technical track layouts whereas the off-set trailing position is best for high speed circuits. The trailing position also exhibits less responsiveness to steering input, which can be better if you're looking for an easier car to maneuver."
#687
Tech Master
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Raced again last car and car went really well except for one annoying habit, part car part driver.
The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
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The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
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#689
Tech Regular
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Raced again last car and car went really well except for one annoying habit, part car part driver.
The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
I have replaced the lower arm with a new arm thinking it would help but again last night it happened again.
Is there a better aluminum ball that can be used that people have found might be of use.
The aluminum balls that go into the lower front arm popped out each race last night after hitting some piping, but would not be a big hit in any way or I've never once had this happen with the F104 pro over 3 years of racing using the same parts.
I have replaced the lower arm with a new arm thinking it would help but again last night it happened again.
Is there a better aluminum ball that can be used that people have found might be of use.
#690
Thank you for the compliment EDchoe
Yeah it was my first time running the car. First time on a F1.. Still playing with the settings. not quite where i want it to be... Dan Garber has given me a lot of advise... my diff was too tight, my steering was not straight... I literaly just finished building it... just wanted to get a couple laps to test the settings out... And yeah its very close but still need a few adjustments. I did not want to run it without getting any practice also... I showed up really late like 10:50... Brian squeezed me in last min.. Thanks Brian! ...
I had a blast on Saturday and met a ton of nice people...
If i cant get a decent amount of practice on the F1 i will def race.
I will be racing it at the hangar 30 for sure hopefully by then i am comfortable.
- Jacob