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Old 09-14-2009, 02:29 PM
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So, how bout some setup tips for the M05.

Runnin at the Tamiya track in Aliso Viejo, home of the 09 Nats.

Just got it, no TRF mini shocks yet but they're comin.

Antiwear grease and an extra shim in the gear diff (no ball diff yet, although this years champ didn't need one )

S Grip Radials also comin.

So far only know bout some med/blue stock foams for the rear
Touring car foams (med.) cut down and pushed against the tire with med. to firm mini foams underneath em against the rim.

How bout oils, pistons, springs front and rear,
ride heights,weight, placements and grammage...

And how do you get it to track straight?
I shimmed the steering + bearings, good servo and NO servo saver.
Toe out? 1-2 degrees?

I also have the suspension play in the camberlinks taken care of, no shims needed to fix this, I used a trick for this from an old school application.
Can pm for details if you want.

Anyway, anything M05 specific would be greatly appreciated since we're all just getting started with these rockets.

Thanks,
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