Team Driver Setups
Base Stock Motor Setup:
Front:
Green springs
#1 piston, 40 wt oil (Associated or Trinity)
Stock shock holes
7mm spacers
-3 degrees camber, 10 degrees caster (stock front uprights)
Toe-in: 0 degrees
Stock camber link positions
Rear:
Red springs
#1 piston, 40 wt oil (Associated or Trinity)
Stock shock holes
7mm spacers
-2 degree camber and 2 degree toe-in (stock rear uprights)
Stock camber link positions
Use #2 pistons front and rear if the track is very smooth
Tires: HPI Super Compound Rally Tires with stock open cell gray foam inserts
Option parts used: HPI slipper clutch and graphite upper chassis.
The slipper clutch is an off-road specific option that allows you to basically adjust the traction control of the tires and motor to the particular surface that you are running on. To adjust the slipper, first learn what a "slipping" slipper clutch sounds like: loosen the slipper a lot and drive the car. You will hear a strange whining sound, that is the slipper "slipping". Tighten the slipper and test drive the car until it slips for a few feet when starting from a full stop. This will aid acceleration by limiting the amount of power that gets to the wheels when you go full throttle. The slipper will also help to protect the belts and pulleys from damage when landing off a jump.
The graphite upper chassis helps to stiffen up the car in side to side (lateral) forces. The graphite main chassis helps also but if you can only pick one graphite part get the upper deck first.
This set-up is with stick pack batteries and no one-way diff or pulley installed. When using side-by-side battery packs in the Rally car, wrap them lengthwise with fiberglass strapping tape so they don't come apart when landing big jumps. For very smooth tracks try a front and/or middle one-way, but you will need to get used to driving with no brakes. Note: a one-way will allow you to drift easier, setting up the car's exit from turns easier...just like real rally cars.
Again, don't be afraid to experiment! The same combination will not always work for every person.
Good luck racing!