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Radio Controlled Ferrari F2002

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  1. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Well here is my hobby...Racing Radio controlled cars.I can't race the real ones so I have Radio controlled instead...
     
  2. Omerta

    Omerta Formula Junior

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    A family member of mine is into the whole R/C Formula 1. I guess it is huge in Shanghai (where he runs his business). Im not sure what scale of car he has, pretty big, 1:5 maybe, but I know it was close to $15,000 for the car, and he had spent well over $7,000 on additional parts (new tires, brakes, etc.) He also has a Mercedes within the same value range.

    Would be fun, but as a hobby, a little out of my price range!!!!
     
  3. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    and some other views...
     
  4. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Ok the ones that I run are the 1/10 scale.Not as expensive..This one cost me 150USD but with some ajustments got up to 400USD but runs 40-50mph...very fast...and good fun.
     
  5. Omerta

    Omerta Formula Junior

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    40-50mph??? That sounds good. Can I get info on where you purchased yours, or where you might be able to get it online?
     
  6. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

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    Yiannis, I need your recommendation. I have a Mc Laren 1:10, but have not yet purchased the servos and radio. What do you suggest? It almost seems like there's too much to choose from. Good-looking Ferrari, by the way. Did you "scrub" the tires, or is that just from use?
     
  7. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    The tires is from use...very very well use I can say and this is the second set that i have.I run the car on board the ship that I work at the basketball court we have.
    I just purchase 2 more sets.This one and the modena that I have I "kill them"
    The place that I buy all my items is from www.towerhobbies.com.I have to say they are the best fast and they have everything you need to build up your car.
    For servos i use the standard ones Futaba.Another place to get F1 stuff for radio controlled cars(very very good) is www.formula1-rc.com/shop/
    They are in Hawaii but the have all the goodies that come from Hong kong that you cand find anywhere in USA.Like the on board camera a decals and and and...
    Here is an inside look as well..
     
  8. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Note that I did alot of upgrades on the car as when I first run it i had a big crash :(..So everything that i have on is hop ups from
    www.formula1-rc.com/shop/
    Mostly aluminum and carbon fiber.Like the A arms very important to change I think.They get all the presure so I upgrade them with aluminum ones.
     
  9. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    This is how all was in the begining.....
     
  10. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Yiannis,

    I got the 2002 car myself, but a much simpler version: 1/10 as well, but not 4WD (looks like that's what you got). Runs pretty good too.

    Where did you get the Marlboro stickers? I need those, especially the white one for the nose. Hate those white blobs.

    I also have an unassembled 2001 car in the box with 4WD. Once I saw all the parts, I quietly put the box back...

    PS: Do not give any tech tips to Jack (Gilles27)! He is the one I have to race against...
    :)
     
  11. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

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    Huh? What? Did I hear someone mention my name?
     
  12. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Hehe...looks like you guys having fun racing with each other..
    I'm racing with Danny a good friend of mine he is having a 1/10 Tamiya Porsche.
    Yes this is the Tamiya 1/10 F201 4WD chassis and is the carbon fiber chassis that i got on.The motor I have is a 19turn motor and the receiver is a Novac.Now the decals I got them from the same web site that i did all my shopping for the hop-ups
    http://www.formula1-rc.com/shop/
    He does have the decals you need i always get spare ones as they go very fast and these are hard to find.As I can see the F1 Tech Ferrari F2002 Decal Set are out of stock but check egain as he's always getting more..very popular
     
  13. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks for that update. I don't need the exact year of the decals, as long as it says Marlboro on it I'm happy. I'm not a smoker btw, but hate political correctness crap. Marlboro foots the bill for 'our' victories, so they deserve to be mentioned.
     
  14. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Yes I know...I am a smoker but when it comes to items like the scale cars and R/C cars gives them the real look...Same thing with my Ferrari clothing.I have both with and without Marlboro.When I wear the Marlboro shirts everybody ask where I found them as they are difficult to find.
     
  15. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I know what you mean. Just look at my avatar. My racing suit has all the Marlboro patches as well. Took me a long time of ebay scanning to find them all.
     
  16. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    That will be my next purchse and the racing gloves.At the moment I have all the mechanic day gear..shirts,shorts,shoes,shocks,jackets...Yes e-bay is a big damage when it comes to these things..hehehehehe
    Another good web site is the www.speedgear.com . Ok no Marlboro items but big gama of ferrari items...far too many I have to say
     
  17. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Here's a pic of my suit and helmet. The most difficult patch was the big triangular one on the chest. Took me almost years to find that one.
     
  18. beast

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    Andreas;

    Dont they give you a funny look when you pull up to the window at Chez McDonalds wearing that???? :D












    Just Kidding. Great looking suit.

    Rob
     
  19. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Actually I was hesitant to wear it at the track. Didn't want to be too much of a show off, after all I'm a total rookie when it comes to track driving my own car. And it shows...

    But the experienced folks encouraged me and said, if you don't wear the proper gear on a track, you're a fool.

    The funny looks only came when I changed clothes in the parking lot. Oh well.
     
  20. beast

    beast F1 World Champ

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    I remember that feeling when i raced Jet skis taking my wet suit off in the afternoon only to remember i drove to race with nothing on under the wet suit..... OOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSS :D
     
  21. ferrarigr

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    This looks FANTASIC....FANTASTIC....I would wear this one all the time...I wouldnt care...I wear my Michael Schumacher racing shoes with my jeans and Fila Ferrari mechanic shirt on the airplane when I travel...Everybody thinks that I work for Ferrari hehehehe....OK I have a Ferrari Back pack and MS 2003 hat as well on....hehehehe
     
  22. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Coming back on the subject of the R/C car:

    I need to get a Tamya radio Adspec GT1 for my F1 201 chassis. I did some intensive internet searches but could not find this radio set anywhere.

    Any suggestions for places? Or is there a similar/clone radio that does the same trick?
     
  23. ferrarigr

    ferrarigr Formula 3

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    Now you got me on this one my friend...Sorry I cant find it anywhere.Can you give me more info so I'll search the Hong Kong sites and ask the Chinese experts????
     
  24. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Tamya Adspec GT 1 (there is also a GT 2 meanwhile) is the official radio transmitter, receiver, servo and battery unit for the Tamyia 2001 4WD 1/10 R/C Ferrari (and Williams), chassis 201.

    If you do a google search, you'll find the unit all over the web including in the eTamyiashop. However I have nowhere seen it on sale. Strange.

    I mean this kit is now two years old, so somebody must have put a radio in it. It is not like this is some brandnew stuff that just came out.

    Thanks for your help!

    PS: I continue with the construction. I'm still about 20 steps and 500 parts away from adding the R/C so we have some time...
    :)
     
  25. Prancing_Horse

    Prancing_Horse Formula Junior

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    i also have an F1

    is a williams bmw
    not working right now

    i have a micro rs4 also
     

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