FG Formula One Competition 1/5 Scale

[zxb466]

Been thinking of getting an F1 style fifth scale.

What are people’s thoughts and recommendations about 1/5 formula one? There is one that FG makes (link below). Does anyone have one? Would love to hear more about it. Thanks in advance.

https://cardinalracing.com/products/fg-f1-competition-car

 

[Dunc2504]

Wow Nice ! And expensive !

 

[Rep732]

The track I ran at has an f1 class, their fun but takes some practice driving them and they break very easily. @ccpm raptor runs an f1 at wagner ,maybe he'll chime in.

 

[Mick Mars]

Have wanted to do for years.......always thought converting a traxxas revo would be cool....keep us updated!!!!!

 

[zxb466]

The track I ran at has an f1 class, their fun but takes some practice driving them and they break very easily. @ccpm raptor runs an f1 at wagner ,maybe he'll chime in.

Thank you. Yes, would love to hear @ccpm raptor thoughts.

 

[zxb466]

Have wanted to do for years.......always thought converting a traxxas revo would be cool....keep us updated!!!!!

Will definitely keep everyone updated! I was thinking of building a carbon fiber chassis for it (if they don’t already make one).

 

[zxb466]

The track I ran at has an f1 class, their fun but takes some practice driving them and they break very easily. @ccpm raptor runs an f1 at wagner ,maybe he'll chime in.

Did you ever drive any? If so, what model? I really like the Mecatech RS5 but can’t find it anywhere.

 

[Rep732]

I haven't as I was afraid I was going to break it if I crashed, a few guys had decked out fg comps and majority had the f1 sports line versions. Tires and a proper alignment on the rig will do wonders with it, also this is another rig that performs horribly until you get some heat in the tires.

 

[zxb466]

I haven't as I was afraid I was going to break it if I crashed, a few guys had decked out fg comps and majority had the f1 sports line versions. Tires and a proper alignment on the rig will do wonders with it, also this is another rig that performs horribly until you get some heat in the tires.

Are they fast / good on corners?

 

[Rep732]

When setup and you know how to run it yea their fast.

 

[smokinwheel]

Well when I went off the deep end into this hobby I had looked at one from FG.
For what I have around here it just wasn't practical. No track unless I wanted to travel, and I figured as a run it in the local parking lot car the lifespan would be short. Especially with me at the controls.
I would still like some sort of an on-road car that is a little better suited for my needs.

 

[ccpm raptor]

Are they fast / good on corners?

With proper setup and tires they handle like on rails. Stronger than I thought also for an open wheel rig. I had two bad crashes and only managed to break a turnbuckle, wishbone and damage two rod ends.

 

[zxb466]

With proper setup and tires they handle like on rails. Stronger than I thought also for an open wheel rig. I had two bad crashes and only managed to break a turnbuckle, wishbone and damage two rod ends.

Do you have pics or videos of yours? Would love to see it!

 

[zxb466]

With proper setup and tires they handle like on rails. Stronger than I thought also for an open wheel rig. I had two bad crashes and only managed to break a turnbuckle, wishbone and damage two rod ends.

Also what engines do people run in these? I know it comes with a 26 cc but curious on what you see people run.

 

[zxb466]

@Rep732 What engines have you seen people run in these?