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Old 05-07-2011, 04:46 PM
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LonnyJ1950
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Originally Posted by sdunnmcp
I too have raced 1/12 for 25+ years. I can tell you that if you do not have some play in the frond end it will not work. It's kind of like trying to mount the body without play, you need some play to make it driveable, if not it will dart and be too sensitive. Remember these are not real cars and the setups do not cross over. Oh yea I have worked for Indy car teams and NHRA Teams and we even have play on some parts of those cars also.

Steve Dunn
Indianapolis, USA
Hey Steve I agree, but I was talking about .2mm of play in the center rear pivot ball, seemed like a lot to me.

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