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Old 10-01-2012, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by eded1
Every mm closer to the tormaq counts, that's way other brands use alu bol connectors and screws, they wear more but it is noticeable quicker, this is
for al cars the same issue or behave mass in your part of the globe different.
In order to generate traction there has to be weight transfer. If the CG was at tarmac level this would not occur and there would be little traction. At that point only increases in friction between the tire and surface (adhesion) and aerodynamic down force would increase traction.

A lower CG will reduce traction. However, more chassis flex and suspension settings that increase weight transfer and contact patch optimization (Roll Centers, Link Angles, Camber Curves, etc) will increase traction.

Overall I really like what they did with the T4. It's cool to see Xray be confident enough to take risks and do something different than what Tamiya and Yokomo are doing.
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