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Old 15-02-2009
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Default Carpet setup for RC18FT

Hi, could anyone please give me some setup tips for a RC18FT buggy to race on carpet. I have just recently bought the buggy, trying something smaller for a change.

Basic upgrades I have done so far:
  • Graphite chassis by 3racing
  • and alu. steering upgrade.
Any further help would be much appriciated!!

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If lots of carpet, get some Gecko Foam Tyres (they are the shizzle). I think 32 or 35 compound for the RC18, but I am sure someone on here will correct me. Also add some weight, makes the car much more stable.

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If lots of carpet, get some Gecko Foam Tyres (they are the shizzle). I think 32 or 35 compound for the RC18, but I am sure someone on here will correct me. Also add some weight, makes the car much more stable.

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I have added 37 shore Gecko tyres - front and rear....but some else told me to go for Rally blocks(?)
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Depends on quality and quantity of carpet on the track. Poor dusty carpet, and lots of slippy/wood means schumacher yellow rally blocks are better normally. I always use gecko foams at my local club though (Hereford). The foams last a bit longer than the rubber tyres as well.

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