I know but couldn't find it anywhere. If you have any pointers, that would be very much appreciated.

What sort of race ready weight are you guys getting with your build?

With a full size stick lipo (5600) I'm at 1315g

A full 65g under!

Gives me plenty of scope to get balance right, but first measurements it seems very neutral out of the box.

I was at 1310g race ready with a lightweight LTC-R before sticking on 75g to make weight. :(

21.5 and 17.5 blinky ran on a sealed asphalt parking lot sprayed with a fruit punch/water mixture. I rebuilt it with 1000 cst using the black orings to test next time out. Like you suggested, I'll try some other methods to gain off power steering because it definitely wouldn't hurt to have some more on power steering for a few sections due to the thicker diff oil.

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...psz8zxndrq.jpg

Kyosho's are on the way along with some from ARC to try (if they are the right size). It only leaks from the outdrives. I green slime the diff gasket and change it every few rebuilds so it doesn't leak.

Acting non-std on yours? Did that include any fans?

I've got a mix of aluminium and titanium screws and some other changes that don't save weight - quite surprised on the scales.

Mine was also nice and underweight, the limit in the UK is 1350 so I had a little less to add to mine to make it race legal :)

foam bumper?
 

Does anybody know what major touring car brands bumpers are compatible with the 417/418 mounts? Is there a "preferred" bumper guys like? Being that its outdoor season its not quite as crucial but I still get nervous during occasional bad hits--the 418 bumper is pretty narrow!!

No aluminum or titanium screws.

Savox Low Profile 1251
Tamiya aluminum servo horn
Tekin RS Gen2 (does not use a fan)
Killshot 17.5
SMC 6500's
Airtronics 92524 Receiver
R1 6v fan

Yes I think that's a good plan!
The Tamiya black o-rings may still leak a little even with 1k oil. You shouldn't be disappointed with the Kyosho/Tamiya (orange) o-rings.
If you need help with tuning opinions, just post your full setup and I'm sure you'll get some good opinions from many people here....
Good Luck!!

I am using the RSD bumper that is for the T4 works perfectly

I am at 1280gr with an Xceed Audi A5 body (which is quite light) and LRP 5600 Lipo. All screws are titanium, Futaba low profile servo, and I use Xray or Corally SGX diffs which between them save 30 grams alone. Legal limit here is 1320, so I have 40 grams to play with.

One question. Using a Kimbrough servo saver (http://www.rcplanet.com//v/vspfiles/.../KIM114-2T.jpg), I don't get the full travel. I am aware the manual recommends the long heavy duty servo arm (Tamiya) but wonder if there is a better (arm) option?

The best servo saver IMO-- and the one that many (if not most) TC drivers use is the Xray ultra stiff. It uses 4 "bands" for stiffness. Better than any Kimbeough saver. Perfect length--the center hole is 18mm from center, I believethe Tamiya alloy one is only 16mm which will leave some travel on the table at least with Futaba radios.

+1 Xray Servo Saver

Thank you. Going off that I would presume that standard T4 Bumpers share the same mounting pattern as 417/418 bumpers, yes?

Hi guys

With a 96t spur what's the smallest pinion you can fit?

Thanks