Originally Posted by
sosidge
If you want it to be non-aggressive then you want to get rid of the 4.5T motor.
For setup, start with the outdoor setting. I never really got a nice setup on my 418 last season so can't advise, I ended up running HPI Pinks on the front and HPI silvers on the rear, #2,000 in the rear diff, but always struggled with rear traction no matter what I tried. And that was with a 17.5.
Well, it is actually my 10 year old son who drives the 418, and the power control is not a problem. his gearing is 7,66 (116/28).
By non aggressive I mean a car with relatively neutral steering and a non twitchy car. I rather start with a neutral setup and then add some steering etc. if/when needed.
I run an older 417v5 with a 4T Speed Passion motor, and even though I'm new I don't think the power is too much. I know many thinks it is crazy powerful, but I really don't think they are that powerful. Not trying to sound smart or anything.
We come from 1/8 E buggies and are use to overpowered buggies racing on loose dirt, so careful trigger operation is the name of the game.
Compared to this running TC on carpet is like running on rails. You turn, the car actually turns, you brake and the car actually brakes. It seems so much more tactile.