Starving for knowledge

[StaticSag]

I am learning tons about set up for the offroad stadium trucks but I just don't know where to get a more detailed explanation of things like steering symetry adjusting, the effects of camber/ caster changes etc. Any of you guys know any sites that might explain the effects or theories behind such adjustments to the offroad 1/10 scale trucks. I just take racing serious and want to understand as much as I can about the setup of my truck. I set up MX bikes for 20 years but even thought the principles in the suspension dept are similar there are these new things I don't knoew much about and would appreciate any help or explanations you guys may offer.

-Sag

 

[Error401]

Suspension setup is a pretty big subject. You pointed out most of the geometry topics, but there's also spring rate (stiffness), and shock oil choice (affects compression rate and rebound).

Nearly every kind of R/C takes a little different setup.

Most MT's are set up for a couple degrees of toe in on the rear, none on the front. 1/8th 4WD buggies like a couple degrees of toe out on the front, and toe in on the rear. ST's have toe in on both front and rear.

St's also have alot of castor on the front, and a decent ammount of camber. The best palce to start is the factory recommended settings, then start adjusting one thing at a time and see what affect it has. I'm sure there are guys here that could tell ya the best general settings for these on a ST. Then go from there to see what your truck and driving style are best suited to in the way of setup.

 

[Domination]

if you want to read up on camber and toe and the principals of those setting you can read up on automotive alignments because it is the same concept

 

[ImBroken]

Better try out the SEARCH feature on these boards... You'll find the answers to most of your questions...

Here's one....
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8441&highlight=camber

 

[StaticSag]

Thanks guys....that kinda set me staight on a ton of questions I had....preciate it

-sag