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Mclaren M23 WIP

Mclaren M23 WIP

Friday, August 28, 2026

ARC A10 23’ 17.5 Blinky setup - 29 Aug 2026

Another track day with ARC A10 23’

Today main changes are the tyres - using Team Powers 36M and rear gear diff oil changed to 7k from 3k.


Wing is a bit unsecured from the bodyshell, added a wide wheel hex shim to keep it in place

Setup change : rear diff oil is now 7k cts, and front steering EPA is 26 degrees max.

Overall lap time (single / overall 5 / 6/ 8 mins) has been improved from 15 Aug setup

Still, cannot beat single lap below 17 sec.




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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026

Bandai 1/35 Brutishdog

This should be my next kit to build



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Sunday, August 16, 2026

A10 23’ minor fix and back to setup board

After weekend practice, found that one of the ball end on rear anti-roll bar “pop in”


Moved it back to the right place, back to setup station and get ready for next track day




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ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #2

Installed servo, completed core drive train and steering rack





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Friday, August 14, 2026

ARC A10 23’ 17.5 Blinky setup - 15 Aug 2026


New layout for EP today, setup the A10 23’ and run a few packs with used Sweep D36 MX (medium hard insert)


Overall, I think 3 degree rear toe in match with my driving better than 2 or 2.5
I can push a bit more as usual 
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Sunday, August 9, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #1

With the build quality I have admired on the A10 23’, decided to build the A11 with steel chassis and mod class !

Build quality maintained and improved design element eg on the anti roll bar mounting location and standardised hardware for shock mount on lower a-arms.



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