Originally Posted by
Chad Smith
Hey, I am making the switch from the 22 as well. What didnt you like about the 22? What did you notice the differences where between the two?
Both are good cars but i found it all came down to driving style. The 22 was very stable, durable, and for the most part easy to drive. The problem i had was the over sensative diff was hard for me to tune, the car pushed almost everywhere, on every track, with any kind of tire. You could compensate for most of that if you are the type of driver that steers with the throttle.
I became frustrated with the constant tuning, and never really felt i ever had the car dialed in. I did every mod, had the pros help me with the set up, but still in the end i feel the car did not suit my driving style. When i club raced i began to think my days as a contender were over.
Fast forward a couple of months. Built the worlds kit using the supplied worlds set up, but went with Losi BB springs, hex conversion, and Avid steering rack. The car handled great right out of the box. I could steer, have rear traction, can hold a tight line in the corner, but most of all my lap times have improved, and i am finishing much better when i race. For me the switch was worth it.
The best thing owning the Losi did for me was to teach me how to build a diff. I got a lot of practice and can now build a diff with my eyes closed and one hand tied behind my back.