A few months after the release of the Kyosho Inferno MP11, and with a bit more experience with this chassis, here are the setups I recommend for different types of tracks!
I’m offering several versions: a “kit setup” with no options at all to start building the chassis and getting familiar with it. Then, with a minimum number of options, you can tune your buggy so it suits your driving style in all conditions!
I’m fully aware that we don’t all expect the same things from our cars, since everyone’s driving style is different. But I believe that starting from these baseline setups for different types of tracks, and adapting them to your liking, will allow you to get the most out of your Kyosho buggy’s performance!
These are not necessarily the exact settings I would use 100% of the time, but they’re truly a base that can work for everyone.
| Basic setups with no option
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Basic setup with some options
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Basic setup for low grip tracks
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High-grip tracks setup
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Setup for bumpy tracks
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These settings can be used as a baseline on all tracks, without using any options. |
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These settings can be used as a baseline on all tracks, with a few options. |
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In these conditions, the goal is to make the rear end more stable without sacrificing steering response. There’s nothing more frustrating for a driver than feeling like they have to “wait” in the corner for the car to rotate.
Changing the camber link positions, shock springs and sway bars can have a very positive impact.
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When grip is high or on a fully synthetic track, we look for settings that make the car very forgiving.
Increasing the diameter of the sway bars can have a positive effect, but be careful not to go too far and end up with a “go-karting-like” car that is very precise but unforgiving.
Indeed, when the car rolls, you have time to control it and adjust if needed. A car that doesn’t roll won’t “warn” the driver and will snap instantly.
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Here again, an easy car will allow you to link laps together without suffering, which means fewer driving mistakes! You’ll need to find the right balance between an easy car and an efficient one.
Using 5-hole shock pistons (1.4 mm in the front and 1.5 mm in the rear) can improve comfort, but I personally don’t use them because they often make the car feel sluggish and slow.
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With the Kyosho Inferno MP11, just a few adjustments are often enough to completely transform the car’s behavior on the track.
Starting from a neutral setup, then adapting the shocks and differentials according to the conditions, you get a buggy that performs well everywhere. |
