Originally Posted by
CraigMBA
A better driver can make up for a lot, but to say the chassis setup doesn't matter much is just a lie you tell yourself to feel better. And last time I checked, stacks of aftermarket parts don't equate lower lap times.
The local fast guy (who is usually 1/2 second faster per lap with his Losi than me with my pre-pinned SC10) ran some laps immediately after our last main in my rig, a second a lap slower than my off the pace. IMO I had adapted to driving my downright evil handling chassis better than he had, but I still wasn't as fast as his was with his better sorted truck.
Do you ever read the posts you quote? Or, more appropriately, understand them? Re-read the parts of your post I've quoted. Where did I state, posit, insinuate, or in any way infer: 1) chassis setup doesn't matter; 2) aftermarket parts equate to lower lap times, or; 3) I needed to tell lies about RC cars to make myself feel better? I'm sure as hell not talking about me lapping a strong field with a stock Slash. I believe I've stated several times, I need every mechanical advantage I can get. I've only seen one person claim the other guy was faster because his truck was "better sorted", and he's actually the faster of the two when they both drive the same truck. Perhaps you had him in mind when you quoted me?
The question that was asked, and that I answered, was that better drivers are better drivers because of talent, not equipment. The example I gave was that of a world class driver wheeling mechanically inferior equipment against a strong field, and still taking the win (and TQ for that matter) by a lap. Talent will out. You want to test the theory and can make it worth my while, let me know. I think we can set it up. You drive your modded truck. I'll put mine in stock trim except for slipper pads and tires. Although he did run stock tires in that race LOL. You race the "local fast guy" of my choosing. Afterwards we can talk about whether setup or driving skills matter more.