Originally Posted by stressor

Hi all, I recently bought a Mini 96 track + Lapmonitor and planning to join in on the challenge, seems like a great way of getting some racing in when the weather is not cooperating. I had a few Mini Z's gathering dust on a shelf that I've tried out thus far, nothing is really properly setup for racing and I have no prior 1/28th scale racing experience.

So far, I've tried the following (all with Flysky Noble transmitter):

MR04 EVO2 5600kV with McLaren P1 GTR body (Kyosho 10° Radial rear, 20° Radial front): This was way overpowered with almost no throttle modulation for such a narrow track, in hindsight 5600kV wasn't the best choice. This is going back on the shelf unless I swap out the motor.

MR03 Readyset with stock tires and Mazda Roadster body: This brushed setup was much more manageable than the EVO2, though there was quite a bit of rear end skipping, traction wasn't great and understeers.

MA020 AE86 body with Kyosho radial rubber tires: This has been the best performing car so far, but I prefer the RWD classes.

I'm thinking to stick to the box stock class for now and considering a few options.

Option 1: Use the MR03 Roadster and upgrade the tires, t-plate and front springs and add wheel discs to the front.

Option 2: Everything in option 1 but also convert from 90mm to 98mm and use the McLaren P1 GTR body from my EVO2.

Option 3: Grab a new 102mm or 98mm MR04 and also make the essential box stock upgrades.

Ignoring cost, which of these options seems like the best way to go? Or any other suggestions on getting started?

Thanks in advance and looking forward to joining in!

Edit:

Just found the ESC settings on the NB4 for the EVO2, and after a bit of taming it feels great! Easily the best performing of the bunch. I'll be updating it with all the essential hop ups. Now just need to decide on what to do about a box stock car, leaning towards grabbing a new 102mm MR04...