Originally Posted by
BoneCrusher
Sorry I fibbed.
The stock friction dampers yes come with that rubber sleeve but I didn't use it. So no dampening at all. Also, I cut the stock silver springs one ring short to make around 4-5 ride height with the help of the little horseshoe ride height spacers.
My bad. So the shocks were actually completely like pogo sticks.
Driving style has to completely change by hitting brakes hard, turn, full throttle out of corner but must be timed well to turn decent. Challenging but fun.
So I'm assuming would work for the M05 too.
Ivan
I struggled to make my M03 work with the stock dampers, and I even tried using the TRF springs. It was traction roll city on a low to medium grip asphalt track. The only race that felt drivable was when the rain came in and the track got slightly damp. You're a much better driver than I am, so while it may technically be possible to make a bone stock car work, I don't think it's practical to suggest it to beginners, when a few dollars on a couple of select parts would make the whole process easier and more enjoyable. I'd at least recommend investing in tires and some kind of oil damper, even if it's the plastic ones.
Maybe the spec 13T Hobbywing system we use just emphasises the need for a good setup compared to the power plant you were using however.