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08-26-2025 | 03:44 PM

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Francis M.

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Originally Posted by BEMO2019

I have been loving the car so far on mod asphalt. The car is the fastest I have ever seen in tight low speed corners. It rotates predictably and locks in on exit like no other.

Durability is fantastic. I was driving like an idiot and caught the rumble strip in the sweeper sending the car cartwheeling the entire span of the track. The car still finished the run and was minorly out of alignment.

Only parts I would recommend for asphalt is the 4.75 springs for the front, KPA really woke up the front end of the car, and a gauge to properly set up stops and droop is key.

what is KPA?

08-26-2025 | 03:50 PM

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blueflagger

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what is KPA?

King Pin Angle?

08-26-2025 | 04:33 PM

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BEMO2019

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King Pin Angle?

Correct. Its an option part. Little pricey but was well worth it.

08-26-2025 | 05:51 PM

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Any suggestions for good low friction belts?

Does anyone have a good starting point for really high grip black carpet? I'm probably just going to run 21.5 TC or 25.5 LMH.

08-26-2025 | 09:16 PM

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archivist

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Originally Posted by Fastfreddy74

Yes, 3x351mm

Belts in the box are more suited for modified racing, if you are running stock I'd get some low friction ones

What makes them better suited for modified racing?

08-26-2025 | 09:45 PM

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gigaplex

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What makes them better suited for modified racing?

Less likely to skip, more durable

08-26-2025 | 10:16 PM

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BEMO2019

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Originally Posted by PROMODVETTE

Any suggestions for good low friction belts?

Does anyone have a good starting point for really high grip black carpet? I'm probably just going to run 21.5 TC or 25.5 LMH.

The cheapest ones you can find. I have had a set of the awesomatix ones for years.

https://www.sidepieceracing.com/A800...scription=true

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08-27-2025 | 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PROMODVETTE

Any suggestions for good low friction belts?

Black Bando and Low Friction White belts
https://krazedbuilds.com/shop/index....ory&path=49_73

08-27-2025 | 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PROMODVETTE

Any suggestions for good low friction belts?

Does anyone have a good starting point for really high grip black carpet? I'm probably just going to run 21.5 TC or 25.5 LMH.

I had some from my Yokomo MS1.0 that fit. (BD-351LWA). They are durable, quite cheap (about 25$ for 2 at Banzai Hobby) and are made by Bando.

Martin Paradis

08-27-2025 | 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PROMODVETTE

Any suggestions for good low friction belts?

Does anyone have a good starting point for really high grip black carpet? I'm probably just going to run 21.5 TC or 25.5 LMH.

https://exeterrcspeedway.com/product...-belt-53180755

fyi the mod belt is what Marc now runs on his car along with many of the awsomatix team.

08-27-2025 | 02:55 PM

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For those running the MTC3 in Stock, any advice as to the use of the option Mugen tungsten weights (qty & sizes) to get the car to 1320g?

08-28-2025 | 03:42 AM

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For those running the MTC3 in Stock, any advice as to the use of the option Mugen tungsten weights (qty & sizes) to get the car to 1320g?

Lots lol
I put a 15 in front and behind the motor plate, then a 10 inline with each of those.
Then a 10 to the left and right of both belts ... in front of the servo and behind the esc/battery
Also stuck a 10 between my rx and fan
Plus I run a 22g SSteel Sortafast battery plate

My idea was to keep them as close to the centerline of the chassis.
I just wish they would lower the weight again, even if it was just 30/40 grams lol

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08-28-2025 | 05:15 AM

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Shock spring?

4.75 springs in front ? Progressive 4.75 or regular 4.75 ? For asphalt .

08-28-2025 | 05:25 AM

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Fastfreddy74

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4.75 springs in front ? Progressive 4.75 or regular 4.75 ? For asphalt .

Both! Depending on track conditions and your preference, progressive can make the car easier to drive especially in high grip conditions, linear if you like a little more reactive car. Look what other people run at your track, even different brand cars, the theory still applies.

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