TLR 22 Build and Set-ups

[Tristanssid]

Hello, with the mid motor I seem to be very competitive with my setup, my car has more rear end traction then I know what to do with (ran a low geared 5.5t brushless on damp grass today with no issues, I had no choice before anyone points out thats its a silly motor to run). It NEEDS new mini spike yellows on the rear to be competitive on damp grass. It prefers them on shiny floor and carpet. Dry grass no idea as I haven't had the privelage.

I run as per the instruction manual other then;
30W oil front, Blue springs (green for more front end, black for a safer car)
25W oil Rear, White springs
The top link for the rear shocks runs on the shortest possible link, be careful not to over tighten one ball stud or the shaft will push and bend the stud, easily done with such short links
It has 2mm under the outer cups 0mm inner, and runs 0 degrees camber.
Another important thing is back those shock nuts off abit or the ball in the shock pivot expands and the shocks are inconsistant.
No extra weights.
Saddle packs
I have a full size servo, with the ESC on the plate over the motor.

The next thing I want to play with is rebound, I'm using 100% but on the ruts today it was ever so slightly unsettled (and very slightly, still much more stable then any other car running) which I think might be my shock building

I can honestly say I've gone from winning the bottom final or mid to last in the one up with my XXX, now I'm as quick as anyone, just seem to bin the car every time I'm doing well out of lack of concentration, I will win an A final at my local club soon if I get my driving more consistant, (and if Jim ever can't make it :P). I've had our local ace drive it, and he was shocked at how much traction I'd found.

They are great if you find a setup that works, but when I first got mine I couldn't stop it from snapping in then push mid corner, or put any power down without the car getting out of shape, then taking ages to settle. So I understand the frustration.

Odd that I have gone the total oposite way from most guys by running a very high amount of camber gain. But it works, I'm scared of changing anything!!!