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Originally Posted by David1976
I concur with this.
I am by no means a top driver but on a low grip track the TM2, in the hands of an average driver, is by no means as good as a DEX210.
On our local track, MERCC, the champ has sold his TM2 and gone back to a DEX210.
I used to run a DEX210 and used to finish 2nd or 3rd in the A's on average. I am now 5th or 6th whilst driving harder than ever to get there.
It has to be pointed out that our track is worn grass and has been pretty dusty lately.
On a high grip surface however it is in a different league.
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Hi David,
I didn't know Spindles had sold his tm2, I know he went back to the 210 at the end of the day, but he obviously didn't like it enough to keep it long. Get on here Mike and tell us about it!!
I ran my Losi 22 and TM2 all day with the TM2 in the 4WD class as it was it's first meeting and to be honest, I've not done that many with the 22. Anyway, it was a busy and productive day running them both back to back. In one round (can't remember which) I lapped almost identically with both cars and there was very little in lap time between them all day. What the lap time didn't tell was how they both drove. The 22 was more an all rounder, not amazing at anything, it's only weakness was the rear stepping out on the dust. Whereas the TM2 felt easy to drive, planted at the rear and low speed steering was really responsive, but when the grip went away, the rear went away really quickly as soon as I got greedy with the throttle. I can imagine, that was where you noticed the difference to your 210.
In my opinion, it's to do with how the chassis generates grip. Most mid motor 2wd cars have a 4 gear gearbox which aids on power traction, whereas the TM2's tranny works differently. True, this would ideally suit high traction tracks, but there's always a way to generate better or more progressive traction with setup. Chassis flex, anti squat, roll centre, slipper, diff, shock springs/damping, geometry, adding weight and weight distribution, motor and speedo settings etc... and TYRES of course
After the days racing, I couldn't see which was the better or faster car, but without doubt the TM2 has more potential to be faster as it was its first meeting and I didn't change much all day.
Sorry to ramble on lol
JC