Xray T4 '13
#5236
Hey Christian, I got the new RX4 v2 kit in on Friday and just finished building the car. The instruction sheet gives recommended toe block inserts, but nothing on the rest of the setup like shock oil, springs, shock position, etc..... Do you have recommendations or do you suggest stock setup on everything. I have a friend that got the original rx4 and I was able to drive a full second a lap faster with it as compared to my stock setup t4. Thanks for any advice for a starting point!
#5237
Been following the RX4 info as I am on the fence with this purchase as well. I love to hear the reports on how it has changed peoples cars. For me, every aftermarket chassis that says it is faster...hasn't been. Keep these success stories coming as it will help make decisions!
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
#5238
Been following the RX4 info as I am on the fence with this purchase as well. I love to hear the reports on how it has changed peoples cars. For me, every aftermarket chassis that says it is faster...hasn't been. Keep these success stories coming as it will help make decisions!
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
Last edited by oeoeo327; 12-16-2013 at 09:28 AM.
#5239
Been following the RX4 info as I am on the fence with this purchase as well. I love to hear the reports on how it has changed peoples cars. For me, every aftermarket chassis that says it is faster...hasn't been. Keep these success stories coming as it will help make decisions!
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
For me, my car has one bad tendency that I think is making it hard for me to drive. It seems that As I exit the corner the car is still in the corner (if that makes sense) Almost as if it is still rotating as as I come into the straight and it gets kinda twitchy.
As for the RX4 I have I can't say for certain that it's flat out faster but I do feel like it's got a big tuning window which is good for me. It's certainly at least as fast as the stock setup in the conditions I've used it and I do like how precise it fits the arms. Given my choice to run this or the stock setup I'm running the RX4.
#5240
Thanks! I like large windows as I am not good enough to notice the fine changes as well.
To be more clear, it just seems like stated above, the car is slow to return to center, like it is stuck in the turn and I need to correct the car when it does settle. By then I am half way down the straight and have lost ground.
I had the fastest lap time but still came in 2nd as the car was a handful and a bit inconsistent.
I love the handling in the rest of the track though which is why I feel reluctant to make drastic changes. Just gotta drive it more.
To be more clear, it just seems like stated above, the car is slow to return to center, like it is stuck in the turn and I need to correct the car when it does settle. By then I am half way down the straight and have lost ground.
I had the fastest lap time but still came in 2nd as the car was a handful and a bit inconsistent.
I love the handling in the rest of the track though which is why I feel reluctant to make drastic changes. Just gotta drive it more.
#5241
Thanks! I like large windows as I am not good enough to notice the fine changes as well.
To be more clear, it just seems like stated above, the car is slow to return to center, like it is stuck in the turn and I need to correct the car when it does settle. By then I am half way down the straight and have lost ground.
I had the fastest lap time but still came in 2nd as the car was a handful and a bit inconsistent.
I love the handling in the rest of the track though which is why I feel reluctant to make drastic changes. Just gotta drive it more.
To be more clear, it just seems like stated above, the car is slow to return to center, like it is stuck in the turn and I need to correct the car when it does settle. By then I am half way down the straight and have lost ground.
I had the fastest lap time but still came in 2nd as the car was a handful and a bit inconsistent.
I love the handling in the rest of the track though which is why I feel reluctant to make drastic changes. Just gotta drive it more.
Try standing the rear shocks up and possible stiffer rear springs.
#5242
as above then reduce the amount the the rear rolls ,add 1mm to the inner rear camber link,i had the same problem this weekend and thats what sorted it for me,it was as if it was over loading the left rear then as soon as i got on the power it would step out
i also went up on the front droop to 6 on the blocks from 5 to get back some on power steering
i also went up on the front droop to 6 on the blocks from 5 to get back some on power steering
#5243
I haven't got any springs to tune with. I might try just adding a spacer as that is something I have on hand.
#5244
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
Hey Christian, I got the new RX4 v2 kit in on Friday and just finished building the car. The instruction sheet gives recommended toe block inserts, but nothing on the rest of the setup like shock oil, springs, shock position, etc..... Do you have recommendations or do you suggest stock setup on everything. I have a friend that got the original rx4 and I was able to drive a full second a lap faster with it as compared to my stock setup t4. Thanks for any advice for a starting point!
A lot of the other setup points will depend on your traction level. At our high-bite track i've been running the front arms pretty low, longer camber links, and lots of uptravel.
#5245
Tech Elite
iTrader: (8)
I've found that typically, in that situation, the weight has shifted to the rear through the corner and the springs are too soft, so the weight stays over the rear as the power is applied out of the corner.
Try standing the rear shocks up and possible stiffer rear springs.
Try standing the rear shocks up and possible stiffer rear springs.
-Mike
#5246
Because it's easy to change I would normally try a harder front spring for this. If that doesn't work well for me I go back to the spring I had and change something else. I'm often not good enough to tell the difference between small oil changes so I tend to leave those alone unless something big needs to change.
As for the RX4 I have I can't say for certain that it's flat out faster but I do feel like it's got a big tuning window which is good for me. It's certainly at least as fast as the stock setup in the conditions I've used it and I do like how precise it fits the arms. Given my choice to run this or the stock setup I'm running the RX4.
As for the RX4 I have I can't say for certain that it's flat out faster but I do feel like it's got a big tuning window which is good for me. It's certainly at least as fast as the stock setup in the conditions I've used it and I do like how precise it fits the arms. Given my choice to run this or the stock setup I'm running the RX4.
Has any body else run the rx4 back to back with the t4, had a little bit of running, and found the car was very soft.
#5247
Tech Apprentice
Well I just ordered the rx4 conversion for my t4 13 hopefully it's worth the money
#5248
#5250
I ran mine in the carpet today. Carpet conditions were not optimal. Tires were picking up gunk after a few minutes into the run making the car loose. Anyway, I ran 2.5 front 2.3 rear 35w associated front
30W associated rear. 1mm under front block .5mm under block rear the car felt real fast with plenty of steering. Had to dial out to 87% , the car was very consistent until the tires gunk out.
30W associated rear. 1mm under front block .5mm under block rear the car felt real fast with plenty of steering. Had to dial out to 87% , the car was very consistent until the tires gunk out.