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Old 17-11-2013
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Hi y'all, I am going to be back next week to try again with the racing!
Last time I came I had a touring car and lots of steering problems! (mostly me, but a little bit the car too!)
Well, I haven't given up at all, just been a bit too busy to come again. I am now going to try my hand at the minis and stick with that for a little while and see how I get on, I am sure anything will be an improvement over last time!
Just a little question though, what tyres do the mini guys use? I am going to keep it as slow as possible, but I would like a bit of confidence with grip.

Thanks in advance for any advice given
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You can't go wrong with sweep premounts. 33deg all round with carpet additive on the rear. This should give you a nice predictable handling mini.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sweep-Tami...-/350931615484

Which chassis do you plan on racing?
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Old 17-11-2013
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Hi, Thanks for the advice.
Planning on starting off with the M03M but will see how things go. I have built to up and it seems to steer nicely, which is very important to a bad driver such as myself!
The other thing is I am struggling with the steer wheel transmitter.
But I shall keep trying!
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Old 22-11-2013
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Its really important that you lower the ride height on the m03. Aim for 4mm ground clearance. This can be done a number of ways but the easiest is by shortening the shocks or using shorter shocks to begin with.
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Old 22-11-2013
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Mark,

You racing your Mini this Saturday?

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Old 22-11-2013
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Yeah I have read about lower ride height! have got some super mini oil shocks to pop on later. Thanks for the advice!

Yeah I am hoping to Scott, and if all goes well I will be there sunday too!
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Sweet .. ill be there Sunday as well .. pop over and say hi ... we can discuss tyres ...

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Old 22-11-2013
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Will do! I'll have the terribly stickered fiat 500! Need to discuss more than just tyres!!
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