So I had another run today.
Changed a couple of things too.
Got it to a point where it's more forgiving, turns better and slides more predictably when I want it to.
That's on those hobbyking tyres too.
I must say Tamiya did a fine job of making the front sway bar difficult to change out.
I think I still need stiffer springs and maybe different shock pistons, the 3 hole ones don't pack up much at all.