Originally Posted by
Drachenschorsch
It seems that I have to get some additional spring sets....
I feels just wrong to use softer springs at the heavier end of the car, but you never know, and according to the tamiya mini thread this seems to be the setup many people recommend for he M05 Pro V2, which has a similiar weight distribution.
What I really like about the abc is that it is so unusual with its kingpin/MacPherson-strut-like suspension. This made it a more approbiate replacement for my (slightly weird) M-02 than an M-03 or 05.
That's correct, my V2 uses the softer springs on the front and for that chassis it works very well. I tried the same configuration on my standard M05 with CVA super mini dampers and it drove COMPLETELY WRONG.
Tamiya did some magic to the V2 chassis for sure. It is a well engineered piece of plastic.
I did notice on your ride the more real-car like design of the suspension. I'm definitely interested in trying one of these ABC FWD's.
Once I figure out that ABC is not releasing a 4WD this year, and decide against the Atom (also 4WD), I will order one of these kits. I want to use my own electronics so will buy the 'partial' assembly kit.
Actually a very long time ago, I made my own FWD M-chassis using HPI parts. It ran quite well and won a few local parking lot races.
The bulkhead, etc on the ABC reminds me of the car I created.