jag88

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Hiro, could please explain the hinge pin mount markings ?
If a 3 degree block is + 0.5 degree then why not mark it as 3 1/2 degrees ?
Thanks.

jag88

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okay, upon further review, it looks like the FR and RF front are the ones marked with the "plus x degree". So if I use a FR plus 1.0 degree with a FF 1.5 degree then I have a 1/2 degree pin sweep with a wider pin to pin dimension. This takes the place of the old method of using two 1.5s in the front (I'm guessing ?).
In this example would I have a 1/2 degree total, 1/4 on a side or 1/2 degree on each side ?
Thanks.

Hi-LowBlow

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Hi jag88,

I think the number "0.5+" and "1.0+" on the new FR/RF blocks are for "mm" not for degrees. So 0.5+ is simply 0.5mm wider than the stock block and 1.0+ is 1.0mm wider.

The combo "1.0+" FR w/1.5deg FF that you mentioned is not the same as the 1.5deg blocks combo as the hinge pin width (center to center)on the "1.0+" block is 43mm while the 1.5deg block is 44mm. If you need to widen the hinge pins to 44mm, you still need to use the 1.5deg block on FR. We are also making wider than "1.0+" so we can just simply throw it in without any modification.

Hope it helps.

jag88

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Now I'm really confused ! lol
So how ARE you supposed to use these blocks ??

Hi-LowBlow

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I think i'm lost. What is the plan to use the new blocks for? Did you want to make the hinge pin width as wide as 1.5deg blocks?

TV

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A 1.5/+1.0 front end set up would not equal a 1.5/1.5 set up. A 1.5/1.5 front end would have no arm sweep whereas the former would have half a degree of arm sweep per hinge pin.

ShaunMac

Anyone know of a source for JAAD Racing products in the USA?

jag88

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I'd like to know what these new blocks are for. Maybe a real world example of how they're supposed to be used. Maybe how the team guys use them ....
Thanks.

hi-tech-redneck

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wow i guess i'm too late says out of stock with no price

Korey Harbke

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They make it so the servo must travel further to give full steering throw. It increases resolution and makes the steering feel more precise and smoother. Similar to the way the tamiya knuckles effect our car, but these are designed specifically for our car and fit properly.

-Korey

Edit... I thought you meant the steering blocks and knuckles. The wider suspension blocks make the front end have a higher roll stiffness. Usually wider suspension blocks give you more initial turn in, and a little less steering through the middle and exit of the corner.

Korey Harbke

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Most likely not. Usually when something new is put on the website it still takes a little more time for all the information and inventory status to be put in. Just give it some time. Hiro is doing his best to inform those who take care of the website for everyone so they re easily accessible.

-Korey

Korey Harbke

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As far as I know, they are rated in additional degrees. Think of the normal FR and RF blocks as "0". using a +1 deg block will make it the same as a 1 deg toe block. They just don't require any grinding to install, which is pretty neato.

-Korey

Korey Harbke

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Its not lame :P

I'll just add a little more detail though. Thinner oil basically makes the car rotate harder at lower speeds. I found there is less forward traction though. Thicker oil will make the car feel smoother, but provide more forward traction... and possibly more on power steering if you really goose the throttle hard

-Korey

k_bojar

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see, I knew you'd be able to improve on my basic explanation thanks!! my brain lately has been too full with real work to have much space in it for adding play stuff I think I need a new job - one that's not so 'brain taxing'

jag88

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Korey, it sounds like we're saying the same thing. Would you agree ?
If so, then with a 1.5 degree FF block and a +1 degree FR block any guess as to how the .5 degee remaining angle is divided ? 1/2 on a side or 1/4 degree on a side ?
Thanks.