In the past I've never used expo or anything like that. This year I started using some expo in my steering and it seems to make things less twitchy for me. I still use my throttle/brake as 100% natural or however you would describe it, I want it to do what I want with no hesitation. I like to tape the grip of my pistol so it feels as cofortable as I can make it. I also like to tape around the brake part of the trigger so my finger is rather tight in the trigger, I don't like it when there's 1/4" of air space between the front of my finger and the brake part of the trigger. Getting the wheel tension on your radio just right helps a lot too. When I grab an rtr radio, the things have such easy to turn wheels I can barely drive the car!

I find myself always running a softer setup than most. Usually one spring lighter and at least 5 wt lighter oil or same and bigger pistons. I just find what works for me and stick with it, generally only having to change things such as battery or wheelbase depending on the track. When I try to drive a setup from a pro, it's usually to twitchy for me going into the corners. I like a slower reacting car, easier and more fun to drive for me.

One of the big things to learn is driving around other cars. It's one thing to turn consistent laps practicing by yourself, but completely different when your in a race with other cars and getting nervous. That's where the wheeltime comes into play. Just being comfortable with your car, knowing you've put the laps in and this is just another five minutes helps a lot. If you don't get the wheeltime, then the setup is really kind of moot if you get nervous or too much adrenaline and your hands and eyes stop working together efficiently and you start driving point and shoot, square corners, rubbing tubes, etc.

I really find practicing for ten minute runs at a time, (or more!) really help keep me calm in races. Just know when you start doing that, you need to keep your motor clean and lubed, and keep your diff fresh too. Along with the added wheel you end up becoming an efficient wrench on your ride

This is worth a read too. Probably stuff you already know, but it's a good writeup: http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2013...teering-setup/