F1 ULTRA R5 MANUAL

F1 ULTRA R5 SET UP SHEET

F1ULTRA SETUP FORUM

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.

Some of the details;

• 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).

• New heavy duty 1 piece extra long side links provides reduced rear bump steer typical of shorter side links.

• New motor mount with upper and lower motor attachment for less motor flexing.

• New easy grip/ easy removal custom e-clips on the front suspension pins.

• New 1 piece front suspension pins for less play.

• New direct servo horn and alloy servo mounts.

• New wider and lighter rear pod set for extra motor sensor wire clearance.

• New extra stiff alloy caster posts.

• New high tolerance front axle.

• New double bolt front wing mount.

• New lightweight 1 piece carbon chassis.

• New pinned nylon side link mounts.

• New high downforce rear wing set with heavier duty front wing.

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE (not included)

• 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

$599.95 MSRP

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