Tamiya F103 Chassis

Summary

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• Introduced: 1993
• Scale: 1/10

• Primary use: Onroad
• Config:MR
• Driveline: Direct drive

• Body: Polycarbonate
• Susp. front: Half wishbone
• Susp. rear: T-plate

The F103 is the most enduring and revered open-wheel RC chassis of all time. Produced over a span of over 15 years before being replaced, it supercedes the F102 with a narrow, vertical servo mount, pivoting front upper wishbones, and a rear friction damper plate that smooths out side-to-side movement of the motor/axle pod. A number of variants were released, including a long-wheelbase version to mimick American Indy cars, and a "GT" variant adapted to fit sedan wheels & tires.

Pros: Well-balanced, lightweight chassis, very strong aftermarket support Cons: Low traction on rubber tires, minimal suspension range of motion requires the smoothest driving surfaces