F1Ultra R5 1/10 Formula Chassis Kit, No Electronics
Lighter, leaner and meaner. The F1ULTRA R5 is a cutting edge high-performance F1 racing kit that evolves all of the great features of original F1Ultra into a perfected race machine.
Required to Complete:
- 1:10 Scale Electric Motor
- SMALL SIZED Electronic Speed Controls (TEKIN RS SPEC ESC fits and works very well)
- LOW PROFILE TC type steering Servo (no off-road servos)
- "Shorty" Battery Pack or LCG Shorty Pack
- Battery Charger
- 2-Channel Surface Radio System
- 1:10 Scale F1 Wheels and Rubber (or Foam) Tires
- 1:10 Scale Polycarbonate F1 Body
- Polycarbonate-Specific Spray Paint for Body
- Servo Tape (3M brand is best)
- Kit building tools
Features:
- Extra narrow 72mm chassis for less chassis scrub through corners.
- Adjustable forward and back servo positioning for easy ackerman/steering geometry adjustments.
- Patented floating pod rear suspension system for superior rubber tire traction.
- NO center rear pod ball pivot means much improved chassis roll for unmatched corner speeds.
- Adjustable camber and caster via turnbuckles for easy and exact set up with no clumsy inserts.
- Innovative double spring top shock uses an additional internal spring to provide increased forward bite.
- 3 oil filled shocks with all machined bodies and internals for velvety smooth operation and proper sealing.
- Lightweight chassis mounted rear wing mount system included, for improved rear grip.
- 1 piece heavy duty machined alloy front bulkhead provides rock solid tweak free front suspension mounting.
- 1 Piece 7075 alloy rear pod plate for a tweak free heavy-duty design, adds rear traction and improves motor cooling.
- High performance ball diff set with 1/4" carbon fiber axle and extra heavy duty oversized 1/2" axle bearings.
- Simplified direct steering to servo design for reduced play, reduced parts count and precise steering feel.
- Easy front roll center changes via shims on the inner camber mounts.
- Short and long wheelbase settings for large and small tracks.
- 4 position battery tray allows positioning the battery forward or back for more front are rear weight bias.
- Heavy duty steel rear axle and ball diff- must have for added rear grip and durability.
- Integrated 30mm fan mount on the left pod.
- More room for electronics (smaller stock spec esc's with fan removed are still required).
- Heavy duty 1 piece extra-long side links provides reduced rear bump steer typical of shorter side links.
- Motor mount with upper and lower motor attachment for less motor flexing.
- Easy grip/ easy removal custom e-clips on the front suspension pins.
- 1 piece front suspension pins for less play.
- Direct servo horn and alloy servo mounts.
- Wider and lighter rear pod set for extra motor sensor wire clearance.
- Extra stiff alloy caster posts.
- High tolerance front axle.
- Double bolt front wing mount.
- Lightweight 1 piece carbon chassis.
- Pinned nylon side link mounts.
- High downforce rear wing set with heavier duty front wing.
