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russmini
16-03-2009, 10:06 PM
Ok, very shortly will be getting a B4, so now i suppose i'd best start to think about Set Ups...

What do i Need to Buy ?

Tyres
Wheels
Springs
Shock Oil
Shock Pistons

And anything else you might know i'll need.

I will run at Kiddy and Proline when it opens. Plus some others probably..

So... Suggest and Recommend away... Please.

ashleyb4
16-03-2009, 10:16 PM
Tyres for kiddy are schumacher mini spikes yellow if its really dry and ballistic buggy spikes green if its damp or wet. Wheels you could proberly do with a few sets of wheels and inserts to. As for springs its generally silver rear and blue and silver fronts. Shock oil yes normally a good selection 25 30 35 40 are a good start. pistons are incuded in the kit.

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rowanp25
16-03-2009, 10:30 PM
a good place to start is with tires! so a set of yellow minispikes and some ballistic greens, 2 sets of wheels n remember to get foam inserts a medium compound one should be a good start. as ashley said they're the springs to get n in regards to pistons stick to the kit ones for now till you get a feel for what your driving style is telling you to do. shock oils are always good to have say a range from 30 to 45 will see you right in most places. and for you second track the tires you get in the kit may be a good start.

Jez
16-03-2009, 11:24 PM
would recommend front bulkhead/wishbones/shocktower.allways usefull to carry a few of these in pitbox unless theres a shop at your chosen tracks.believe me,ive sold loads of these at tracks in north east/west.many thanks jez.

rowanp25
17-03-2009, 12:29 AM
good point! spares are a god send!

Belsten
17-03-2009, 09:05 AM
also worthwhile having a pair of silver front springs for Kiddy when damp/wet

Chrislong
18-03-2009, 04:44 PM
pistons are incuded in the kit.


They used to be, but the latest one I built (in 2007) only had 1 pair of #1's and 1 pair of #2's included. But considering the pistons that come with the kit are right, there is probably no need to buy the piston kit.

russmini
24-03-2009, 07:13 PM
Cheers guys.

Whats best for Wishbones, Graphite or 'Plastic' ???

Mike Hudson
24-03-2009, 07:16 PM
the graphite i used to find little brittle compared to the plastic as the plastic ones give more flex and the car is just generally a little more forgiving with all the parts being plastic and it's cheaper when you break parks or need to replace them :thumbsup:

russmini
24-03-2009, 08:20 PM
Thought i might get an answer along those lines. And should've really guessed it would be from you Mike.

Cheers.