Remedy to savage understeer anyone??

[Gofimoid]

hey guys i got my SS a few monthes ago and it drives great for the most part, i have had no problems bashing around the yard and stuff. But today i took it to the local track and i a noticed that once in the confines of the track barriers i am getting a lot of understeer. typicly i like to be able to slide into turns but it just isn't wanting to turn. i have a high torque steering servo so i don't think that could be causing the problem. it just feels like the front doesn't want to hook up. anyone know of a change in suspension setup or something to cure it? I once heard that if you pack the rear diff with heavy grease or do the mod to add an extra set of spider gears it helps a bit. but any input would be appreciated. thanks

 

[imnotsure]

try the spider gear mod it will pull the rear wheels around on the corners. check this out it could help theres a link about 1/2 way down on the first page with how to do the mod.

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5563&highlight=spider+gear+savage

 

[TRDStreetFighter]

here are the end results....

i never had a problem, just did this cause it was recommended for .26 users...

 

[Gofimoid]

thanks guys ill try that out in a while and see how it does. so just to clarify i should but heavy oil in the rear and lighter oil in the front if i want over steer right?

 

[imnotsure]

This is the race set up I got from one of the team Houston guys. It has helped me alot & the mod will help with the under steer problem.

ride height
Front "arms" level
Rear "dogbones" level
-shocks (stock shocks are used)
Front 25wt oil with 3/4" internal limiter
Rear 25wt oil with 1/2" internal limitter
-camber (HPI adjustable links used)
Front 3 deg
Rear 3 deg
-toe
Front shorten rod to 43.5mm
Rear shorten rod to 43.5mm
-diffs (ofna diff oil)
Front 3,000 wt w/4 spider gears
Rear 1,000 wt w/spider gears
-tires
Pro-line Mashers (could be better depends on your track)
-inserts
Inserts Trinity T-max foam insert (firmest and most durable
insert out there, really helps with the steering)
-rims
Maximizer beadlocks, Aluminum (no stripped hexs)
-servo saver
Monster Pirate Servo Saver
-Radio Gear
Transmitter: Airtronics MX-3
steering: Airtronices 358 servo(200oz)
throttle: Stock sterring servo moved to throttle
battery: 1150 mah 5 cell pack
personnal transponder

 

[Gofimoid]

ok thanks a bunch guys ill try that and see if it works out