Team Driver Setups

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Base Setup:

Front:
Red progressive springs
#4 piston, 40 wt oil (Associated or Trinity)
on graphite front shock tower, inside mount hole on second row of holes
Inside shock mount hole on arm
-1 degree camber, 8 degree caster, and 0 degree kick-up
Toe-in: 1 degree toe-out - change to 0 degrees if more rear traction is needed
Camber link in upper link on inside and outside
4.5mm ride height - add 1mm if more rear traction is needed

Rear:
White progressive springs
#4 piston, 40 wt oil (Associated or Trinity)
on graphite rear shock tower, outside mount hole on lower row of holes
Inside shock mount hole on arm
-1.5 degree camber and 2 degree toe-in
Camber link in middle hole on lower row of holes
6mm ride height - add 1mm if more steering is needed

Tires: HPI 33R or 27R tires with HPI red 24mm inserts, depending on the track surface temperature.

Engine: HPI Nitro Star 15SS or OS 12CVR

Fuel: 20% Nitro

This setup has proven good on surfaces on smooth to slightly bumpy moderate-traction asphalt.

Thanks to Shayne Barr for providing the base measurements!