Technical

If you’re driving one of Tamiya’s F104V2 cars, here’s your chance to jump on a very rare opportunity. The Repsol-Honda boys have graciously donated the setup they are running at TQ Raceway during the 2013 Winter Series!!! Now, I know what you’re saying; “How do we know this is what …

Mounting Pit Shimizu 0571 / 0572 on FGX Wheels FGX Wheel Modifications for the F104 Shimizu Racing (PS-0572) or Tamiya (1032) Tires The FGX wheel diameter is too small to mount the F104 Shimizu tire; the gap between the wheel and tire is 2.5mm. I found that a sink mat …

UF1 racing format is unique in the world of RC racing. A single short qualifier followed by 3 fifteen minute rounds of heads up racing with an F1 like scoring system is very different from the norm. To add a little more spice to the race, UF1 also requires simulated …

For anyone coming to this page looking for advice on what rubber tire to use I will make it short and sweet. But please don’t disregard all the hard work that went into testing countless compounds and combinations. This information is current as of 12-22-11 Tamiya F104: Shimizu 0571 and …

This guide is based on the UF1 rules of a 21.5 brushless motor, non boost ESC, rubber tires, 190mm max width and scale F1 body and wings. But the information here can be applied to anyone wanting to start racing an electric 1/10th scale Formula One car. While the purpose …

UF1 racing format is unique in the world of RC racing. Two minute qualifiers and 3 ten minute rounds of heads up racing with an F1 like scoring system is very different from the norm. To add a little more spice to the race, UF1 also requires simulated pit stops …

This step is totally optional but I typically sand, seal, sand, and polish all of my carbon fiber pieces. The results are mirror finish edges and a smooth tactile feel when you handle the car. The F104 X1 comes with an FRP lower and upper deck as well as a …

Rod Canare has done an amazing build of the New Tamiya F104X1 that he posted on RC Tech a few days ago. The attention to detail in the build, as well as the insightful text and clean professional images is amazing. Great job dude and thanks again for allowing me …

Mark Goldwater has produced some very slick realistic 2011 tire decals in Red, White and Yellow. Each sheet has eight decals. These are top quality professional decals. He’s selling three sheets for $10 If your interested in getting some, just e-mail Mark at: mgoldwater@verizon.net

Alan Yang has just put me and Tim to shame with his seriously in depth and cool tire analysis. We were talking for a couple weeks about what he was doing and I asked him permission to post his findings here, but when he showed me these really cool graphics, …