hmmmm dunno about 'shiny' is fast.. I heard that black makes everything go faster!!

Maybe you should paint everything a glossy black...
As for the slop, its just something you get used to

And in my off-road races the slop is nice

But yeah, after a few months things need to be tightened up..
Be sure to show us the shecksy paint scheme you come up with! (think glossy black

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