TAMIYA F103RM Friction Damper Pole for Tuning F103RM-13 by 3Racing  [F103RM-13]

F103RM friction pole for precise damping

The F103RM-13 pole is an exact-fit replacement for the damper pole used with the TAMIYA F103RM chassis. It is designed to sit inside the friction damper assembly and allow more nuanced manual damping adjustments on 1/10 scale touring cars.

Installation follows standard damper service steps: strip the friction unit, remove the worn pole, check seals and internals for contamination, then install the F103RM-13 using the original fasteners. Typical hobby tools like hex drivers are sufficient for the task.

From a setup perspective this pole alters how friction force is transmitted through the damper, helping you fine tune rebound and compression feel when experimenting with small damping changes.

Maintenance tip: keep the pole and damper bore clean, inspect for scuffs or play, and replace if smoothing degrades to maintain consistent lap times.