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Old 06-20-2005, 03:54 PM
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yellow15
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Originally Posted by odpurple
not completely. Changing the reactive caster blocks and changing the caster are two different things. With 10 degree blocks the caster decreases as the suspension compresses, making turn-in progressively harder. With 0 degree blocks the caster does not change as the suspension compresses so this makes the steering feel less sensitive.
What you are adjusting with the white shims is the static, or un-compressed caster.

okie. so
1. More caster = less turn in, steering is less sensitive.

2. the shims are static castor and the 0/5/10 degree block is reactive caster. The larger degree block i use, the less caster i'll get at the corner when the suepnsion compresses. So 0 degree block actually give me the less and more consistant turn-in. am i right?

3. How can i calculate the overall caster?

e.g. if i use 5 degree block and one shim on each side, what is the caster?
and how about if i use 0 degree block and 2 shims at the back? \

Thanks and sorry about having so many questions
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