Hey sipaboy - This is my setup: front yellow springs with 80 weight oil, rear with blue springs and 15 weight oil also TL01 rear hubs. TA03 ball diff with thick grease. 60D slicks. As far as being a "real mini cooper racer" I am not but the above has worked for me. I borrowed the above setup from Burien Toyota Racing Team (thanks!!) As far as my electrics, they are huge by mini standards (tempest ESC and regular size Airtronics receiver) they are mounted as low as possible on the rear sides. I'll post a picture tomorrow
BTW do you know Chris AKA weaponr tec? he's fromthe bay area