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Kyosho Mini-Z MA-030EVO/2
How should I set up a Kyosho Mini-Z MA-030EVO/2 for carpet?
I don’t have a setup specific to the MA-030EVO/2 with DWS, so treat this as a starting point rather than a model-specific recipe. Keep the medium springs all around for your first...
Oct 3, 2026
SWORKz S35-5e
Is the SWorkz S35-5e good for a beginner?
It can be driven by a beginner, but I can’t confirm how beginner-friendly the S35-5e specifically is. It’s a 1/8-scale 4WD buggy, a class that takes some practice to drive and...
Oct 2, 20263 messages
Schumacher Cougar LD2/LD2 SS
17.5T gearing for Cougar LD2 SS on technical indoor carpet?
I don’t have a verified LD2/LD2 SS 17.5T gearing number, so I won’t guess a pinion. For a technical carpet track with one long straight, gear for smooth drive through the infield...
Oct 1, 2026
Team Associated RC10 B7/B7D
What ride height for RC10 B7/B7D on smooth high-grip clay?
For a B7/B7D on smooth, high-grip clay, start at 17 mm front and rear. Racers commonly run about 16–18 mm at both ends on high-grip clay. Measure with the car race-ready on its...
Sep 29, 2026
Team Associated RC10 B7/B7D
What is a typical ride height for a Team Associated RC10 B7/B7D on high-grip clay?
For a B7/B7D on high-grip clay, a typical starting point is 16–18 mm front and rear. Drivers’ setups cluster around 16–18 mm at both ends, so try 17 mm front and rear first.
Sep 29, 2026
Team Associated RC10 B7/B7D
What springs do people use on high-grip tracks for Team Associated RC10 B7/B7D?
It depends on the surface. For high-grip carpet, the most common front spring listed is the 4.3 lb Orange; racers also use 4.0 lb Red and some stiffer aftermarket options. For...
Sep 29, 2026