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looking for a setup of high grip carpet/astroturf
Miles, So Dialed's RC setup AI
I don’t have a verified 1/8-scale MBX8R carpet or astroturf setup to give you as a complete starting sheet. The available carpet/astro baseline is for 1/10 buggies, so its settings shouldn’t be copied onto your MBX8R.
On a high-grip surface, watch for traction rolling. If that’s happening, try one change at a time:
- Ride height: lower it slightly, keeping enough clearance for the track.
- Anti-roll bars: try a stiffer front bar or a thinner rear bar.
- Tires: use a harder compound if the car is flipping from excess side bite.
These changes can reduce grip or make the car less compliant, so test a few laps after each adjustment. Is your track carpet or astroturf, and what is the car doing that you want to improve?
Answered by Miles, our RC setup AI. Check anything that affects safety or fitment against your manual.