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Originally Posted by Aussie Top Force
"@Aussie Top Force: Interesting choice on the suspension hangers, I haven't broken a single suspension hanger yet? As for the TRF spring set, it helps, but in the long run I decided for Associated springs instead: The TRF springs are all very soft (I think they are intended for dirt/clay use only) and won't cut it if you drive on astroturf as well."
Note I haven't broken any either. They just tightened up the rear end and reduced some 'slop'. In fact i haven't broken anything on the 201 and its had some hard landings! I race on clay, no astro turf on Aus tracks. Blue springs rear, black up front, reverse the pistons in the shocks (front to rear from kit standard) and 40wt oil all round is a good place to start - for clay, dry and dusty. Yes the motor cover has issues, but electrical tape fixes that. Wing mounts, yes they get lose. The alternative to longer screws is proper self tapping screw. Other than those minor issues the car is an excellent unit!
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Yeah, these things are the types of 'issues' any car has in it's own way - and to be honest, I like doing these small mods on the car actually
I use AE Green (1.9 lb/in) on the rear (0.1 softer than TRF Blue) with #400 Tamiya oil and 1.2?mm pistons. On the front I use AE Brown (2.8 lb/in) on the front (0.1 softer than TRF Black) with #500 oil and the same 1.2?mm pistons - cut M3 Proline Calibers on the back, M3 Proline 4-Ribs on the front. I've been told 0.5 Degree toe-in uprights may work well to get a more stable rear end, though it's stock setup isn't bad. Tamiya's Alu uprights are quite pricy so I haven't been able to try the difference yet.