[RikoRocket]

No question in my mind. Anglewinder gets more weight on the rear axle, makes the cars more driveable and better traction. I went from sidewinder to inline to anglewinder on an NSR Mosler. Anglewinder was by far the best. Anyone want some sidewinder and in-line pods?

[Mr Modifier]

We have run magless on our Sport tracks for 7 years now.  A 5m longest straight and a challenging sequence of compound hairpins.  Anglewinder LMPs hold the lap record but only by a couple of tenths from inline LMPs (just under 7s Laos).  Sidewinders are quick but on a track where more than 25k is undriveable (sidewinders wheelie out of the slot) they do not go as well as the other configurations that have more weight further forward.

Personally I find inline easier to set up. As long as you race like with like, on our track the differences are tiny.
 
We don’t mix anglewinders with inline - anglewinders will always have a slight edge.

[Kevan]

For classes we're allowed free motor orientation on our clubs wood track I'd choose sidewinder first, inline second then angle winder if I absolutely must.

[Nonfractal]

Riko,
Lots of factors to consider when selecting motor orientation

1 the rules
Most clubs restricted formats for classes 
You may not be permitted to use the orie station you prefer 

Some clubs permit all formats but restrict the motor that can be used in each. 
Eg, inlineand sidewinder  unrestricted, anglewinder 22k rpm 220gcm max.
For me a king 30 inline will always be better than a flat six angle winder.

2. The motor
If you have free choice, inline can handle huge power but the formats where the motor is parallel to the axle , the torque can trigger power deslot off the start line which then might require you to load the front of the car with ballast.

3. The class
Eg. There is no performance  angle winder formula one car that I am aware of 

4. Gears
The inline contrates with the smaller pinion often don't have the range of gears available at the top end. 
It's possible to get a 10 tooth pinion to work but the 11s are always ropey.

I prefer AW up to25K but beyond that  inline is my choice. (Of course BRSCA type race ers will totally disagree with this)

Hope this helps.
Alan
Ps if you think an NSR mosler sidewinder is best, it's likely that you are having traction problems which causes the bigger motors to spin up the wheels instead of putting the power down.

[Fluff]

This has prompted a memory from the distant past , this will only work with a side or angle winder .First an axle tube with the axle bearings in it the side winder gear and the wheels as a unit ,but ,bear with me here, another tube with a close fit ,but able to rotate on the axle tube is fitted and to this is fitted the motor mounts with motor and pinion .In effect the motor can rotate around the rear axle .Fit this to the chassis ,if you powered this up now the motor would flip completely over the axle ,if a stop is now fitted the motor movement can be controlled . Now all this is supposed to help by when applying power out of a curve the motor will jump up ,the theory of opposite and equal reaction should apply and force the rear wheels onto the track .Never seen if it works or what happens under breaking . Maybe I might ressurect the idea and see

Food for thought.   Steve

[dvd3500]

I would need pictures... my brain just can't understand anything with too many commas...

[Fluff]

Hi DVD , I found it difficult to describe ,let alone draw 

Steve

[dvd3500]

This is a bit how my mind works...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-0cgq6THR4

[Fluff]

Hi DVD , sorry but the clip is blocked for some reason .

Steve

[dvd3500]

It's the scene from Father Ted where the rabbits take over Father Dougal's mind...