Tamiya 54278 Separate-Type Upper Deck Set for F104/F104W - Chassis Flex Kit  [54278]

Tamiya 54278 - RC F104 Separate-Type Upper Deck Set OP.1278 F104/F104W OP-1278
Price:
CAD$41.16
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
54278
Condition:
Brand New
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Refine F104 handling with the separate upper deck

The Tamiya 54278 Separate-Type Upper Deck Set is a practical two-piece option that reduces overall chassis stiffness to help the car maintain better tyre contact through corners. By softening the upper structure, drivers can achieve improved traction and a more forgiving balance when tuning for different tracks.

How the split design affects handling

Reducing rigidity allows the chassis to flex more naturally, which can stabilise cornering and make weight transfer easier to manage. This kit is useful for fine-tuning balance without extensive component swaps.

Best for mixed surface tracks

The separate upper deck suits a range of surfaces from smooth asphalt to rougher club circuits. Adjusting chassis compliance with this set helps tyres stay planted, giving more consistent feedback lap after lap.

Yes. The upper deck set is made to be compatible with both the F104 and F104W chassis layouts.
Expect to make modest adjustments to ride height, camber and damper settings to match the new flex characteristics; small iterative changes work best.
You can combine it with other parts, but remember that adding stiffening components will reduce the intended flex, so test each change step by step.

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