Raman

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Yes.

Nerobro

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I get really bothered by drag brake. Drag brake makes the car a bit over-steery when I'm looking to roll through a corner. I do some really severe expo on the brake curve instead, and set the max to like 40%.

bertrandsv87

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The m08 can be very capable in high traction tracks....

Raman

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For M08, I don’t use brakes or drag brake. I let off throttle prior to entering turn, and gently squeeze get throttle right after I enter turn and modulate throttle through turn.

Flare65

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This may sound like a dumb question...but is there a big difference between the 80amp ESC and 60 amp ESC from hobbywing? Just plan on club racing with a 2S 120C battery and a 21.5 Reedy motor. Am I at a disadvantage if I run the 60amp version?

Raman

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Not for an M chassis and a 21.5 motor. Higher amp makes difference when you’re running a 13.5 or lower turn motor

CTRJ

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I am a total rookie when it comes to on-road racing and would like to get an M08. My track is a tight, black carpet setup. In an effort to keep costs down, I want to run a Torque Tuned motor and run the car in a box stock setup. What shock springs and oils should I have in my parts box and what would be some good tires to try? Nobody runs mini at the track so I can’t ask locally. I don’t plan on racing, so just looking for a fun car to drive (and I like the smaller mini-sized car).

Raman

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this is more or less my current setup for black carpet.

ride height 5 front, 5.2 rear. Front:

350 damper oil

Soft Red spring (42168)

4° caster

1° camber & 1° toe-out

Rear:

400 damper oil

Medium Yellow spring (42168)

1,5° camber

gear diff, start with 10k and go up from there.

Rear toe you can run the kit set up and it will be fine.

CTRJ

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Thank you Raman. Are your shock settings for the stock plastic shocks? Will the kit tires work or should I get something different?

Raman

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Theyre not, but kit ones will work just fine. Kit are decent shocks

CTRJ

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Tamiya S Grips are out of stock everywhere. Any alternate tires I can get for black carpet that are readily available in the US?

Dan

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54999 and 54995

I also have a lightly used Ride set for sale. Some people still have preference for those.

Zanquis

I managed to secure 12 sets of S-Grips for about $7 a set. I am good for a few races

Raman

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12 sets? They will last you till you enter retirement 😂

Roken

Tamiya's type A slicks with hard inserts work really well on black carpet.