What are the considerations for wide vs. narrow, which type on which tracks, etc.
I really have never given it much thought. Your info is appreciated 
Pablo
Retro Ti22 bodies, narrow vs. wide nose
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, Dec 06 2024 06:48 PM
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Posted 06 December 2024 - 06:48 PM
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Posted 06 December 2024 - 07:11 PM
Out here wide nose worked well for some on hillclimbs. Narrow nose on Kings. Both on Englemans
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Posted 06 December 2024 - 08:55 PM
DDS TI-22 everywhere
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Posted 07 December 2024 - 08:49 AM
Depending on the driver and set up one may work better than the other. On flat/flatter style tracks I found the wide nose to drive better and turned more consistent lap times. The most common of the wide nose used is the Parma and the Betta body works well also. Matt Bruce almost exclusively runs the wide nose on all tracks. Most racers still choose to run the narrow nose mostly because that's what the top guys usually have in the podium pics. Bodies are just another tuning tool and a quick change to measure improvements.
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Posted 07 December 2024 - 10:46 AM
Thanks guys 
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Posted 07 December 2024 - 01:18 PM
I found the Hi Speed has help on tracks that need more bit. Was suggested by Dom
