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Old 02-16-2010, 09:15 AM
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Hey everyone,
I race at a local highschool gym and the hardwood surface is always dusty.
Right now I am running a set of HPI rally tires because they are the only tire that can get grip. Any other tire just picks up dust and lose all traction after half a lap.

What would you suggest for setting up my car for this type of racing?

My current ride is a Tamiya TB EVO IV MS with stock settings for everything.
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Old 02-17-2010, 05:06 AM
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Doesn't anybody have any helpful info?
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You need some schumacher mini pin tyres.

Blue compound are the hardest, Yellow for more grip, but less durable.

The difference will be night and day from any rally tyre!!!

Hope that sorts you out....
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I would be trying some schumacher tyres. they have some tyres that work well on unusual surfaces. go here for their list, and ask in their forum for more info.

http://www.racing-cars.com/sp/catego...d_Inserts.html
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Try going super soft on the suspension? Make the shocks do the work not the tires.

Maybe clean the floor? Moist, almost dry mop?
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