Bmax first run at Stotfold

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Just got back from stotfold after the BMAX's first run, big bonus was Tom Yardy turning up with his, track was wet and low grip, tom and kev lee taking it in turns to win each round, final standings was Kev by .75 of a second, Tom had the champions pack shocks where as Joe had the moulded ones on, initial impressions are that the moulded shocks worked fine, both cars finished all rounds and final the only issue was Joe loosing a front wheel nut in the third round. those that know the stotfold track will realise a car needs to jump well and handle the bumps, joe started with black springs 40wt front and 32.5 rear (losi oil) tom i believe had 35wt Associated oil but i will leave it to him to confirm, both cars jumped exceptionally well and absorb the bumps, the only issue we had was with steering, lots of initial into the corner but then lost it mid corner pushing wide. after some tips from Yardy senior and a couple of washer it improved but still needs a bit more work, both cars were running 5.5 motors toms gearing 81/21 joe was running 87/18 toms looked perfect in terms of power delivery, joe's needs a bit more playing with to get it spot on.
big thanks to Yardy Jnr and Snr for the help and advice and not a bad start for the car 2nd and 4th.

john