Monster Motorsports TF-2 Type-R Setup Sheet

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This setup has been kindly sent to be by a friend whom I have met recently. He's in the US now, and has graciously agreed to share his setup on this page. Many thanks to Benyamin Santoso for his extremely detailed setup. I don't have a TF-2 to test this setup on, so if you do try it, please let me know, so that I can feedback the comments to Benyamin.

TF-2 Type-R Dusty Track Setup Sheet
ChassisTop Racing Saddle Pack Chassis
Motor11-turn Triple
Gear Ratio18/86
Front TiresHPI X-pattern, belted, normal width
Rear TiresHPI X-pattern, belted, normal width
Front SpringsCross Silver (soft) Springs
Rear SpringsStock Black Springs
Shock oil (F/R)80 wt/80wt
Pistons (F/R)2-holes / 2-holes (with 1 O-ring in each shock)
Shock Mounting (F/R)Normal/ Top at innermost hole, bottom at stock position
Ball Diff Settings (F/R)1mm nut gap/ 0.5mm nut gap
Camber Angle (F/R)-1.25 degrees/ -2 degrees
Ride Height (F/R)10mm/ 5mm
Toe Angle (F/R)0 degrees/ 4 degrees
MiscellaneousShort wheelbase, 190mm, no 1-way pulley, 42 g ballast added to centreline
Additional HopupsCirrus CS-90 servo, dummy transponder installed, Futaba FP-R113F receiver

Benyamin says:

This setup works on almost any surface, mine is very dusty that's why the one way pulley is off. HPI's belted X-pattern tyres give the most grip possible on dusty, unswept tracks. The middle steering setting gives balanced feel of steering speed. Should more steering be required put in a little toe out(1-2) since the rear 4 degrees toe in is actually more than enough plus with the use of short wheel base, the car is perfect for short tracks with sharp turns. Should the steering become too agressive install the front stabilizer (yellow). All electronics are placed up front with servo mounting holes drilled into the chassis, use servo saver at all times! 80% of the car's screws and turnbuckles have been replaced with titaniums. Steering slop is eliminated by bolting the servo into the chassis. One way will give a little more steering on the same setup. Remember to take an early apex. Drift is manageable.

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