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Old 09-06-2009 | 02:45 AM
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I did some more testing today with my MO5M and MO5L, both with different setups and I can say they are easier to setup than the MO3's. You still tune with tyres, however the MO5 is less fickle than the MO3.

Not sure if I posted before, but using a swaybar on the front is a waste of time. I found it to take away to much steering and that was using the lighter swaybar. This is no good on a tight track.

For tuning I have found springs and tyres are where it is at. Both my cars use springs opposite to what we run on the MO3. That being said I also found setting up my TX better has made the car less twitchy.

Has anyone tried the Tamiya Fiat 500 body with a BL system. If so was it any good? I am considering using one, I just want some feedback first. I was used my old Swift body, but is starting to look very ratty and the only thing holding it together is tape.

I have also tried a spool and I must say they have some great drive out of the corners. I might have to stick with this for a while. Certainly pulled harder than my tight ball diff.

Hope everyone is getting some good setups, will have to start sharing some soon.

Regards,

Calvin.
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