Okay---I'll post some new pics and updates on my experiences here with the FG EVO cars I've been running. To remind our readers--I'm running an older EVO 4 car with some updates in the sportsman--Street Competition class our here--and I've now moved into the "fast guys club" with the Super Touring Class of cars with the new--"EVO 8" build car!

This last weekend-- we had the annual Toys for Tots race with the GLARCRC club. I ran the above mentioned class's-- I'm getting better at understanding the setup for these cars--but I DO have to give ALL THE CREDIT to Frank Killam without who's help I would not have progressed as far. He really knows these cars well--and relying on his expertise --has allowed me to concentrate on driving and getting better with a car that always seems very close to the ideal setup!!

Below, you'll see a pic of the car--and then close ups of the front and rear tires! Please notice the wear pattern on the tires. You can see the inner side of the tire is getting worked harder than the outside. This isn't completely bad--but I used this information to put more "positive" camber-- lean the top of the tires farther towards the outside-- to correct this wear pattern and use more of the full tire from side to side. This made the car bite better-- and turn harder as well. I think what I need to do--is complete one of Vic's EVO build / setup sheets that he posted earlier in our build thread. As now--it would make more sense. I'll need a couple of days to get it filled out--but that would be good for a future post..
Needless to say--these cars take CONSTANT upkeep and looking after to ensure that nuts/bolts/screws stay tight and everything stays in place where we want it!!!! IT seems--that things CHANGE from just driving these cars---of course, IF I could stay away from hitting boards--bumping over the curbs or inside line disks--or even avoid hitting other CARS then maybe I wouldn't find soo many changes. But I have to keep checking everything in the suspension--especially the ride height--droop--wheel alignments--camber and caster--tow in and out etc etc etc. After every pass--- I take the time to remove the body and inspect the car--even if I've had a perfect untouched run. Things DO change and vibrate loose--just like real race cars. If I hadn't found the counter shaft pinion gear had loosened on the car--I would have lost a qualifier--or worse--the race! Noticed it had come lose after my last qualifying run on Saturday. Fixed and repaired for Sunday's last qualifier--and then main event.