If you’ve been looking to fine-tune your Sparko F8 Nitro Buggy or F8e Electric Buggy, you’re in the right place. After an incredible performance at the 9th Annual Adrenaline RC Invitational, Lee Setser is sharing his exact indoor and outdoor baseline setups—tested, refined, and proven on the Adrenaline RC Racing tracks.

Whether you race nitro, electric, or both, these pro-level setup sheets are the perfect starting point to dial in your buggy for speed, stability, and consistency.

Why Lee's Setup Sheets Matter

Lee Setser is known for his smooth driving style, consistency, and ability to adapt to changing track conditions. His setups strike the balance most racers are chasing:

• Predictable corner entry

• Fast rotation without compromising grip

• Smooth landings

• Stability through bumps

• Easy-to-drive feel for long mains

By starting with Lee’s baselines, racers can shortcut hours of trial and error and get closer to the “sweet spot” right away.

🔧 F8e Electric Buggy Setup – Indoor Baseline (Adrenaline RC Indoor Track)

The indoor Adrenaline track offers tight lines, high grip, and quick transitions—exactly where the Sparko F8e thrives.

You can download the setup sheet HERE. 

Key Highlights of the Indoor Setup

• Diffs: 10k | 10k | 7k
  Gives great rotation without sacrificing stability on high-grip surfaces.

• Shocks: VRP 525cst front & rear
  Smooth, predictable damping for consistent jump faces and landings.

• VRP Pistons

• Springs: HB Blue
  Ideal stiffness for fast corner speed on indoor clay.

• Ride Height: 22mm / 25mm

• Camber: -2° front & rear

• Sway Bars: 2.3 front / 2.6 rear

• Toe & Arm Positions: Tuned for nimble steering without twitchiness.

• Wing Angle: 0° for mid-corner stability and forward drive.

• Recommended Tires: JConcepts Double Bars or Dirt Web 2

This setup makes the F8e responsive, planted, and fast—perfect for tight indoor layouts or smooth clay tracks.

🔥 F8 Nitro Buggy Setup – Outdoor Baseline (Adrenaline RC Outdoor Track)

The outdoor track presents an entirely different challenge: varying grip, bumps, elevation changes, and longer straights. Lee’s F8 Nitro outdoor setup is built for maximum stability and speed over rough terrain.

You can download the setup sheet HERE. 

Key Highlights of the Outdoor Setup

• Diffs: 12.5k | 10k | 7k
  More aggressive acceleration and forward bite.

• Shocks: VRP 600cst front / 575cst rear
  Helps control chassis roll and absorb outdoor bumps.

• Springs: HB Gold (front) / HB Yellow (rear)
  A great balance for mixed outdoor track conditions.

• VRP Pistons

• Ride Height: 23mm / 26mm

• Camber: -2° front & rear

• Sway Bars: 2.3 front / 2.6 rear

• Wing Angle: 0°

• Fuel Tested: VP Lutz Blend
  Clean, reliable power delivery.

• Recommend Tire: JConcepts Relapse or Reflex

This setup gives the F8 Nitro buggy confidence over rough sections, improved rotation in tighter corners, and stability for long outdoor mains.

📄 Download the Setup Sheets

You can view or download both setup sheets below:

👉 Lee Setser’s F8e Electric Indoor Setup Sheet

(Perfect for indoor clay or high-grip layouts.)

👉 Lee Setser’s F8 Nitro Outdoor Setup Sheet

(Ideal for outdoor tracks, mixed dirt, and bumpier conditions.)

These sheets include every detail: shocks, diffs, toe angles, ride heights, camber settings, upper arm positions, sway bars, pistons, and more—straight from Lee’s winning buggies.

Who Should Use These Setups?

These baselines are perfect for:

• Racers new to the Sparko platform

• Anyone struggling to find a balanced starting point

• Drivers preparing for big races and want a proven setup

• Racers looking for stability, grip, and predictable handling

• Anyone who watched Lee run at the Invitational and thought: “I want that setup.”

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re tuning for the smooth flow of our indoor track or the rugged, fast outdoor layout, Lee’s Sparko F8 and F8e setup sheets give you a professional-grade foundation to start from.

Dial them in, make small adjustments based on your driving style, and you’ll be well on your way to a more confident, competitive buggy.

Stay tuned—we’ll continue sharing more race-proven setups, driving tips, and behind-the-scenes content from Adrenaline RC Racing.