When I have managed to set my car up (which I still havent been able to yet due to other problems - bad preparation by me) properly then maybe I will buy a 3.5 but for a different reason, and that would be just for clubs and fun whereas the 4.5 (which seems quick enough at 10.1 ratio at the mo) will be used at the events.
The 3.5 will be used to help refine the setup on tight and twisty tracks, as everyone has said that the 3.5 is too quick for buggies (more accelaration and less top end), well now that may help to get the car set up better. The drive train will easily handle it on my car and so will the driveshafts so now all I need to do is figure out how to make a prototype slipper work properly.
Each person sets their cars up differently, mine is on tight tracks with more power (accelaration) than required.
Dan, I know your a good driver now and yes you'd hammer me big time now, I am now a F5 or whatever the lowest is and your now a F1, but i am not arguing that at all.
But you know how I used to race and how I set my cars up, ok not always set up well but I always managed to drive the car to the limit all the time, sometimes with next to no grip (Worksop) and with way too much grip (Ellesmere Port) flat out and tight. (indoors is my favourite)
It worked for me and ok I only used two setups for 4wd and also 2 for 2wd but they both worked well for me, and got the results i was after.
Yes the speed appears to have improved a lot and yes I dont have to let dave spend ages preparing my motors anymore either. The MR M he spent hours on for the Basildon warm ups was the quickest thing I have ever driven, and the 4.5t at 10.1 still doesnt come close. Also the batteries have changed big time and now I will never dump again.
I will set my car up well and when I can be bothered will prove a point, that I am not as bad as you make me out. I am no longer out for a punch up, I am out for a laugh, even at my own expense. I always have enjoyed proving points, its entertaining.
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