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[M 800STD]

Use low profile nuts.  Non nylock.

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[M 800STD]

If both positions on your balls have no play and are not binding, I would select the position that puts the tie rod into the closest horizontal position.

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[M 800STD]

Shouldn't be an issue.

[SupraChrgd82]

It could keep the chunks out.  Or it could trap the chunks in.  

[M 800STD]

@SupraChrgd82  This might help.

[mtbkym01]

@alvinlwh I wouldn’t be too concerned, I haven’t done much running though. You could always try and see if it helps or hinders I guess

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[SupraChrgd82]

Yeah, I’m not sure about covering the chassis cut outs either.  Mine are left open.

Regarding tuning, it sound like we are both running on asphalt.  The factory set up is geared more toward carpet (or a smooth high traction surface).  Both the Pro and Sport are virtually identical, so that set up sheet is a brilliant place to start. The positions indicated in the sheet are indicative of all the other online tuning guides. I’ll definitely re-fit all the bits on my car to the positions shown in that set up sheet.  Thank you, M800STD!

 

https://site.petitrc.com/reglages/RC_HandbookV3-4.pdf

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[SupraChrgd82]

The Pro set up sheet is biased toward asphalt more-so than the Sport instruction manual.  I initially set mine up as the instructions show, then began adjusting in the direction of the Pro set up sheet.  Adjustments did yield better handling, particularly the soft damper oil and removal of the rear sway bar (I run on smooth dusty asphalt).  I had not gone the full direction of the Pro sheet, as I had no idea that the upper tie rod mounts could be flipped amongst other adjustments.

Here’s my theory - Tamiya M-chassis are directed towards the average person to drive on common substrates such as parking lots.  3racing is a more race-oriented kit geared to people who visit tracks with prepared surfaces, so the baseline is a track set up.  In mimicking the set up I observe in the Tamiya kits I have found that the Sport handled a little better with each adjustment.  Unless I crash into trash cans; that didn’t help me any.  

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[M 800STD]

@SupraChrgd82  You're welcome.

Drivers have different styles/expectations of their cars.

This is what worked for him.

[museguy]

On 1/25/2022 at 7:30 AM, M 800STD said:

Just get a generic one and cut to shape.

TONISPORT channel on youtube has some good set-up info and information on suspension angle settings.

 

Great suggestions @M 800STD

Thank you;

Yokomo Chassis Protective Sheet (Yokomo Logo) YOKZC-002P ($12.99 plus shipping)

ToniSport: Shock Position

Cheers

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