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Old 12-21-2006, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Key
Larry,

Set-up sounds pretty good.

There is no minimum ride height for Mini's at Trackside. The lower the better, just don't let you chassis drag, that really messes up the handling.
You might consider adding a sway bar, use the heavy silver bar.

They only allow Tamiya tire for TCS races.

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Old 12-21-2006, 12:32 PM
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Thanks, but please don't call me Larry.
Sorry Scott
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Originally Posted by Hawk6
Sounds great.

I'd be open to any set-up advice for the minis. My son and I plan on running the minis at the TCS race, but so far have only run them a couple times at Cheese City RC in Monroe, WI.

Here's what I've been told so far:
> internal spacers in shocks to lower ride height (what's the min. ride height for minis at Trackside??)
> S grip tires in front with hard sedan inserts
> M grip tires in rear with softer inserts
> 70 - 90 wt oil in front
> 50 wt oil in rear
> blue springs in front, yellow in rear
> mount electronics as low as possible

Tamiya tires only for this race? I ask because I bought a used mini for my son and it came with I think Sorex slicks.

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You really don't want to reduce ride height below 5mm in mini - to do so gives you little suspension travel and changes the suspension geometry.
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Thanks.

I appreciate getting advice from you guys.
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Old 12-21-2006, 07:15 PM
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Steve,

I will have my Mini with me on New Years day just in case.

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I'll have my Mini w/ as i heard Santa is bringing me a New swift. Body was aready sent off for paint
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