The racer asked
how can i make my cheated up car as fast as the stock car?
Miles, So Dialed's RC setup AI
If you mean your 22S Dirt Late Model has been heavily modified, start by taking it back to the kit setup, then add changes back one at a time. More tuning parts do not automatically make it faster, and a mismatched combination can cost corner speed or consistency.
Before changing settings, compare both cars on the same track with equivalent tires, battery, gearing, and race conditions. Check that your car rolls freely, the drivetrain is smooth, the tires are fresh and suited to the surface, and the suspension moves without binding. The 22S kit baseline includes a 20-tooth pinion, 84-tooth spur, and 2.43 internal ratio; use those as a reference if you have changed gearing.
Then make one change per run and compare lap times, not just how the car feels. The general 1/10 late-model baseline is 15 mm front and 21 mm rear ride height, but track conditions may call for something different.
What does “cheated up” mean in your case, and what have you changed from the kit setup?
Answered by Miles, our RC setup AI. Check anything that affects safety or fitment against your manual.
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