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Sorry for the delay in responding...I had a long response ready but then lost battery power and what I thought I had uploaded, never did. So firstly, thanks for the explanation about the old posts....now you mention it, it does make sense. Sadly, it just means I don’t get to see a document that clearly many seem to think gives sound advice....that said over 12 years, I’m sure many others have produced similar equally good guidance sheets, and of course the hobby has changed hugely from a tech perspective. As for my first race ....dear Lord, where do I start hahahaha Ok so my TT01 is second hand and though the chassis was decent, it had all original parts (shocks, arms etc)....but was not ready /set-up for on-road club racing. So in went Hobbywing 1060 esc, brushed Torque Tuned motor adjustable shocks, and adjustable turnbuckles. All was fine apart from the turnbuckles that were such a pain to install I sheared one of the ball-joints. Later someone told me the chassis hole was un-threaded hence why I found it so tight. Anyway once done, because of the force used, the two sides were wonky and had very different toe angles. Installing the steering I didn’t screw down the parts too tight....meaning when on track, not only did it not straight, it also wobbled more than jelly at a 3yr olds birthday party!! Tried my best to get the steering straight as best as I could...but on the first practise I drove wide and at the end of the second bend, straight into a bolt on the armco ripping the tyre backwards and popping the dog bone out. Luckily, it was an easy fix. Headed out again....then car ground to a halt. Sounded like a lose pinion. At the time I didn’t know why but when I got home and did a full tear down, it turns out a small stone got into the ‘spur/pinion’ gear case causing the spur gear to lunch the chassis and..which in turn made the hole the shaft goes through to the rear diff, bigger meaning the shaft was bouncing around too. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂 Anyway back to the pits for fix. At one point 8 people were working on my car trying to work out what was wrong.....luckily got out back on track. Missed both practise and qually sessions. Got out for race one...and numbnuts takes a wider line and straight into a bolt at the exact same spot as before...so ripped out steering 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂 end of race, time for a rebuild. Luckily, easy fix and out in time for the last race of the day....managed to finish the race without any damage or coming to a stop...though I came last. Have since attend a second race day (2 rounds per day)....issues not as bad after I replaced the chassis - went for another TT01 (others have suggested go for a TT01E as it has better steering set-up but for now just want to stick with my 01). Anyway car handled much better than before. Also using 2s lipo so get more power and runtime. Sadly though still had issues....my TT01 was , even with adjustable shocks, running like it was in the Dakar Rally...when the guys used their ride height gauge, it slid ride under the chassis with at least a ‘cm’ to spare 😂😂😂 I knew the car didn’t handle like others, but just thought it was my setup...I was taking longer, slower and wider entries into corners as of the body roll....turns out I was using wrong springs, needed to bring down my ride height and all sorts of other things. Luckily one of the guys came and helped me out a few days ago...full set-up, so weight balancing, ride height, shock rebuild with better stiffer springs etc. I’ve also got a Pagani Zonda shell which is obviously much better than my Lancia Delta Intergrale shell which is akin to a brick. I’ve had to retire that anyway as it’s literally held together by a few strands of drywall tape the last owner put in it. I’m sure he never raced it. I’ll probably repair it but retire it....looks great with all the scrapes on it now though, very authentic. Attached are some pics of how it looks now...added some wider hex’s to fill out the shell and hopefully improve some handling too 🤞🤞🤞

Thanks...re the Lancia, sadly it’s now retired. Got it second hand on a TT01 chassis...started racing at a local club...entry level, Tamiya class....4 races in, too many bad crashes and the front end is literally hanging on by the threads of the drywall tape the previous owner used to add strength to it lol....so now it’s going to get some new drywall tape and shoo goo, get re-strengthened and then retire to a shelf.....but must admit...the additional scrapes and damage to the shell make it look more realistic...as any well used Rally car should look lol 👍🙏.....yeah ever since rejoining the hobby and learning that 1/5th scale existed ...I knew I would get one at some point....at the time I kept making excuses eg...I know nothing about petrol engined rc, I have no space to run it etc...but after lots of searching found myself a great second hand one for £600 great condition, and from what others have said it’s got a couple of decent upgrades on it, so all good 👌👍🙏

Thanks...There’s a few missing from the pics, but thought it worth sharing some...anyway, by the sounds of things, it pales in comparison to what some members on this site have amassed 😎👍

Thanks mate 🙏😎

Thanks buddy 🙏....I think I’ve posted twice, but unsure how to delete one of them at the mo 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Hi all, can someone please help. Has the file / link to the info been removed? I can see the original poster..but nothing to actually click on to open and view? Have just started racing and after a disastrous star, would like to get the help from others to improve my car. got a new chassis coming as a stone got in and lunched the old one where the spur enters the transmission. Just got some adjustable oil shocks. So any help on set up will be appreciated. Limited to 25/55 gearing running Tamiya Torque Tuned motor.

Hi all, another new member here. I trust everyone is managing to stay safe and well during the pandemic. This site is one of the main reasons I got back into RC after a 30 year hiatus. What started as owning one model (2wd Traxxas Slash) has now become a garage of 15 including what I consider my ultimate RC - Losi5T. This site and its members have been a continual source of advice/guidance as I want to upgrade any of my models/encounter issues or for just general info when looking to buy stuff (eg accessories like batteries). I have, at the age of (over 40 ) finally joined a club near me and started racing. Only competed in one race so far. I've gone for the 'entry level' class...'Tamiya' rumning TT01 chassis...the reaspn being to keep costs down, but still have fun. Finally thought I'd join this site as I was looking some guidance someone has posted about TT01 race prep/set-up ages ago...and thought, instead of always 'taking' why not join and help others with the little bit of experience I have got over the last 3 years. Not brand loyal. My cars range from FTX Kanyon & Mini-Outback 2.0, to Maverick Strada rtr drift car, to 4 Traxxas models, 2 Tamiyas and a Losi 5T amongst others...only 3 of them were brought brand new. Majority were all second hand. Looking forward to learning more from everyone, contribute where I can and continuing to enjoy the RC hobby. ps belos is just some of them to (whet the appetitie)

Hi all, another new member here. I trust everyone is managing to stay safe and well during the pandemic. This site is one of the main reasons I got back into RC after a 30 year hiatus. What started as owning one model (2wd Traxxas Slash) has now become a garage of 15 including what I consider my ultimate RC - Losi5T. This site and its members have been a continual source of advice/guidance as I want to upgrade any of my models/encounter issues or for just general info when looking to buy stuff (eg accessories like batteries). I have, at the age of (over 40 ) finally joined a club near me and started racing. Only competed in one race so far. I've gone for the 'entry level' class...'Tamiya' rumning TT01 chassis...the reaspn being to keep costs down, but still have fun. Finally thought I'd join this site as I was looking some guidance someone has posted about TT01 race prep/set-up ages ago...and thought, instead of always 'taking' why not join and help others with the little bit of experience I have got over the last 3 years. Not brand loyal. My cars range from FTX Kanyon & Mini-Outback 2.0, to Maverick Strada rtr drift car, to 4 Traxxas models, 2 Tamiyas and a Losi 5T amongst others...only 3 of them were brought brand new. Majority were all second hand. Looking forward to learning more from everyone and continuing to enjoy the RC hobby.