F104 Competition Front T-Bar 1.8mm F104-07/18/FG by 3Racing  [F104-07/18/FG]

Tamiya F104 T-Bar 1.8mm - 3RACING F104-07/18/FG
Price:
USD$3.80
Brand:
3Racing
Model:
F104-07/18/FG
Condition:
Brand New
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Technical overview and fitment notes

The F104 T-bar is a precision hop-up for Tamiya F104 chassis, released as model F104-07/18/FG by 3Racing. It provides a simple swap-in to modify lateral torsional stiffness at the front bulkhead, delivering crisper initial turn-in while preserving original suspension geometry.

At 1.8mm thickness the bar raises front rigidity versus thinner options, reducing elastic deflection under steering loads to enhance feedback and consistency. This is intended as a fine tuning component for drivers refining entry behaviour and balance on medium to high grip surfaces.

Fitment follows standard F104 procedures: remove the OEM T-bar, locate the 3Racing unit on the factory mounting points and check servo arm and linkage clearance. Due to variations across kit revisions and prior modifications, verify alignment and perform a low-throw bench test to confirm binding-free operation before track use.

Increase front torsional stiffness for improved steering precision and more predictable turn-in while keeping suspension geometry unchanged.
Compare lap times and consistency after incremental changes; test with identical tyre and spring setups to isolate the T-bar effect.
Combine with minor rear anti-roll or roll center tweaks to restore balance if entry sensitivity increases; small changes yield the best controllable results.