Mad rat handling in the wet

[markymark6183]

Hi guys, last night I was down the track last night and it was wet, handling wise all the back end wanted to do was overtake the front end it was a proper hand full, steering wasn't great either so my question is what set ups do you guys use for the wet ?

Cheers

[Cameo]

What tires did you use and what is the surface?

[markymark6183]

Originally Posted by Cameo

What tires did you use and what is the surface?

fastraxx mini spikes (brand new) and we drive on grass,astro and concrete all on the same track

[Dave Dodd]

when its wet/damp i always use Ballistic greens.

[Cameo]

Originally Posted by markymark6183

fastraxx mini spikes (brand new) and we drive on grass,astro and concrete all on the same track

I'm sorry I have no experience on there surfaces. I would certainly check what the others use and try the same. It will also hep if you "tame down" the front. Make sure the shock is inside on the tower and outside on the arm. Also make sure the ride height is the same or higher than the rear.

Originally Posted by Dave Dodd

when its wet/damp i always use Ballistic greens.

Dave know's his stuff I'd try these.

[markymark6183]

Would it make a difference if I did the camber on the front, so the top of the wheels toe inwards?? What impact would that have on the rat ?

[markymark6183]

Originally Posted by Dave Dodd

when its wet/damp i always use Ballistic greens.

Tried these tyres on the rear last night and all I can say is wow these are fantastic, had grip all night result

[4_cell_racer]

Originally Posted by Dave Dodd

when its wet/damp i always use Ballistic greens.

Is that all round Dave? If just on the rear what do you run up front??

[Robbiejuk]

I usually just use them just on the rear, and then if I need more steering in the damp I will use them all round. I usually find that schumacher slim Green or yellow mini spikes in the wet give a better balance than the ballistics.