Granpa,

That is how mini's are setup in Thailand also. Normally run 350 weight oil and red fluro spring up front and either yellow or blue on the rear. Ride height approx 2-3mm. The tracks are high grip and very smooth. Cars are allowed to be highly modified to take 6000 size square batteries.

I have found that setup works at some tracks but not all and I usually run TRF short white or blue up front and fluro red or yellow on the rear. Remembering I am running the MO5L chassis with approx 35 gms of weight up front.

I have found that standing up the front shocks on the MO5 does make a big difference in handling of the car and transition between laid over and stood up when testing at a new track.

I am not even entering the droop debate. I am happy with how my cars works and that is all that counts with me. I have found putting my setup and tyres on another persons mini does not necessarily make the car work for them and there driving technique.

I have certainly found driving a mini is way different to driving any other RC car.

My two bobs worth.

BTW,

Happy New Year to you,

Regards,

Calvin.