Originally Posted by
big chris
Didn't have an easy go at running my FT truck tonight. Slower than the Losi's even when I wasn't wrecking. I need a setup for a loose dirt/sandy/loamy track. I'm ditching the sway bars and maybe getting a pro4 motor. I have a Novak 550 5.5 with 13/62 gearing but getting thrashed.
Don't ditch the sway bars. This truck needs them badly.
The +3 offset wheels help.
Tire selection makes a huge impact on traction.
I personally like the Proline Tazers #1 and the AKA Gridirons #2.
I run super soft when temp is below 85F and soft if over.
Track is hard pack dirt with dust, watered to drying, med traction.
Tazers have better side bite compared to the Gridirons but both are good.
I currently run the Pro4 4000 on an RX8 with 10deg of timing in dual mode with 60/15 gearing. It is plenty fast. Run the same on an MMP w/ ext. BEC with same results.