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jaejw1
04-16-2005, 02:33 AM
would it be a good idea to add weight to the a-arms to put more weight on the wheels to allow the wheels to dig more into the dirt,,, the stock rc18t seems very light compared to mine.. just would like to know if adding more to it would make it handle better.. considering the motor is powerful enough

using these.. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK204&P=7

1.5 oz per wheel.... dont know if that will do anything or if they will clear the dogbone while on the suspension arm..

alfred
04-16-2005, 09:15 AM
instead of using lead weights why dont you tighten up the rear diff a tad more and losen the front to where it slips just a little....so this way you will get more traction at the end of the wheels since your using bigger tires in the rear.:p

jaejw1
04-16-2005, 11:18 AM
well im talking about if using same size tires all around,,, and the smashers,, arent that much bigger than the stock,,,,