GavvyD 1 Posted February 23, 2020 Hi, Looking for some info on where to get new bodies for the F103RS. I seem to have looked everywhere but not had much luck. I would like to have a body styled from 80s/90s F1 cars,Williams,Ferrari,Mclaren,Benetton etc As you can see my rear wing & mclaren body has seen better days......... If anyone has one for sale that would be ideal Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted February 23, 2020 https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/product_list.asp?s_cate_id=1308 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362852113578 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362651193715 JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GavvyD 1 Posted February 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Problemchild said: https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/product_list.asp?s_cate_id=1308 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362852113578 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362651193715 JJ Thanks JJ. I really like the look of the 1991 Jordan on Ebay. Always confused when it says "For F103/F104",as i know the wheelbase is longer of the F104 by about 10mm.......🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted February 23, 2020 I guess when you have no wheel arches, 5mm out on each end Isnt a game changer someone else Probably has some better links though JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GavvyD 1 Posted February 23, 2020 Good idea👍 Either way i have to get a new body/wings and treat it to some shiney new wheels.Its a little hopped up,with the carbon deck/motor mount/15t abisma thrust brushed motor(32,000rpm) and a few shiney bits on the front suspension.Nothing crazy.Just waiting for the weather to cheer-up so i can take it out👍 Just wondering these days how common the F103rs is,and how its regarded amongst tamiya f1 enthusiasts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, GavvyD said: Just wondering these days how common the F103rs is,and how its regarded amongst tamiya f1 enthusiasts? The F103RS is not a common car at F1 meets, as most people run newer models, but it is still very competitive so you still see a few about. The shorter wheelbase compared to more modern cars makes it a bit twitchier on the straights, but helps it through the corners, as does the wider track. I have no difficulty keeping up with my mate driving his F104 Pro 2, and I find it easier to drive than my F104 V2 Pro. I also find it to be delightfully indifferent to hop-ups. I use two of mine for race duties, one with a goodly selection of hop-ups, the other box-stock, and they are both equally competitive. The shiny bits are nice to look at so I don't consider them a waste, but you don't need them to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GavvyD 1 Posted February 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, TurnipJF said: The F103RS is not a common car at F1 meets, as most people run newer models, but it is still very competitive so you still see a few about. The shorter wheelbase compared to more modern cars makes it a bit twitchier on the straights, but helps it through the corners, as does the wider track. I have no difficulty keeping up with my mate driving his F104 Pro 2, and I find it easier to drive than my F104 V2 Pro. I also find it to be delightfully indifferent to hop-ups. I use two of mine for race duties, one with a goodly selection of hop-ups, the other box-stock, and they are both equally competitive. The shiny bits are nice to look at so I don't consider them a waste, but you don't need them to win. Thanks TurnipJF So just out of interest,what hop-ups do you have on the F103rs,and where is the best place to purchase them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted February 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, GavvyD said: Thanks TurnipJF So just out of interest,what hop-ups do you have on the F103rs,and where is the best place to purchase them? Currently it has the metal motor mount, full-length upper deck, turnbuckle tierods, two-piece servo mount, high torque servo saver, carbon reinforced uprights, carbon reinforced front wishbones, precision damper discs, alloy oil-filled damper, ceramic diff balls and low-friction kingpins. Power is 21.5t brushless on 2S LiPo via a steel pinion. They came from a variety of sources, including RCMart, TheBorder, Tamico, Tony's Tamiya Parts and the "For Sale" section here on the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
