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T3
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On road setup sheets:
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TC4
TC3 NTC3
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Print out a blank setup sheet. Fill it out according to the standard setup and date it. Change your car so it matches this standard setup. Fill out the Track Conditions section of the setup. Mark the page as "Standard Setup." Put the setup sheet aside and consider the following tips from the pros.
• Before you change any of your settings, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. None of your setup changes will work if you cannot stay on the track. Your goal at this point, as a novice, is to get consistent lap times, not to go fast. Your lap times may be inconsistent because of poor control. So get a lap counter and have a friend time your laps until they are consistent. Keep notes of your lap times so you can check your progress. You may note your best times on the back of your current setup sheet.
• After your lap times are consistent, focus on your tire type. What are the winning racers using? Change your tires if necessary, mark the change on your setup sheet, and practice. Are your lap times the same, better or worse? If your lap times are better, then you have either become a better driver or your new tires have made a difference.
• Now you can start making the tuning changes. Make changes one at a time, checking your lap times each time before you make another change. Make sure your changes match the conditions of the track, and that you are addressing real problems. Mark each change on your setup sheet. When you have made real progress, you may want to make up a new setup sheet with those changes. Fill it out thoroughly. Put it in a safe place; it can be used again later if you race on a track with similar conditions.
This is how the expert racers tune their trucks to the track. Tuning changes combined with practice, practice, and more practice makes a winner. With experience, you’ll be able to knowingly make the best choices for setups in other track conditions and explain your changes to others.
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