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fredswain 02-15-2016 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by Barsk (Post 14391233)
Would it be possible for you to write down the actual steps in your guide in a new thread? This thread is out of bounds kind of and trying to read up 141 paggs is too daunting to let new guys in (and me). Especially when you point out that some of the info is outdated it makes it even harder. If you make the first post in a new thread and then keep it updated as the reference post, all the following posts would be discussions around the concept.
I do find your conclusions on the subject very very interesting and the scientific approach is something that I believe in strongly. We just need the concepts layed out in an updated and proper guide. Please?

Honestly, I have no desire to. I don't need to spend my time arguing others who disagree with it or would discredit it because their favorite pro driver doesn't ever have a (constantly changing) setup that looks anything like it.

30Tooth 02-16-2016 02:40 AM

And if it was a fan made recollection?

Stubbs 02-16-2016 03:33 AM


Originally Posted by fredswain (Post 14391674)
Honestly, I have no desire to. I don't need to spend my time arguing others who disagree with it or would discredit it because their favorite pro driver doesn't ever have a (constantly changing) setup that looks anything like it.

How would you feel about putting it together as a PDF, and having those of us who would like to learn from you, want to benefit from your knowledge, and appreciate your effort, contact you for a copy? :)

I can't speak for everyone, but I'd sure be grateful....

micholix 02-16-2016 09:55 PM


Originally Posted by Stubbs (Post 14393197)
How would you feel about putting it together as a PDF, and having those of us who would like to learn from you, want to benefit from your knowledge, and appreciate your effort, contact you for a copy? :)

I can't speak for everyone, but I'd sure be grateful....

+1!

Me too! :nod:

fredswain 02-17-2016 08:16 AM

Sorry guys. That would take a ton of time that I'm not willing to put into it at this point.

Pistol123 02-17-2016 01:37 PM

I think Fred had already put a load of effort into this thread.

Thanks, it has been very useful in tuning my buggy. Not there yet but am trying to adjust one thing at a time and having read this thread a couple of times it helped me understand the effect each change has - which isn't always what I predicted it would be.

Nitroflash_2 02-17-2016 03:26 PM

What does changing the link angle do? For example high on the tower and low on the hub

30Tooth 02-18-2016 01:12 AM

Yep, can't thank Fred enough.


Originally Posted by Nitroflash_2 (Post 14395605)
What does changing the link angle do? For example high on the tower and low on the hub

Check page 1 onwards.

Piles 02-18-2016 06:28 AM


Originally Posted by Nitroflash_2 (Post 14395605)
What does changing the link angle do? For example high on the tower and low on the hub

Increases body roll.

fredswain 02-18-2016 09:57 AM

Saying that something increases body roll or decreases body roll is confusing. Especially when decreasing body roll can result in less traction at that end and increasing body roll can result in more. Or maybe it doesn't? Then you also need to consider that a particular setup isn't only based on the track but also the motor used and the speed on that track, which is where things get really confusing. You may find that a higher average roll center works well on a track when you are running a 17.5 in blinky mode but is undriveable on that same track with a 7.5T in unlimited, where you might prefer a lower average roll center.

It's best to stop thinking in terms of increases or decreases body roll in regards to settings and think more along the lines of what is it doing to camber gain with suspension travel and what effects does that have?

Piles 02-18-2016 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by fredswain (Post 14397107)
Saying that something increases body roll or decreases body roll is confusing. Especially when decreasing body roll can result in less traction at that end and increasing body roll can result in more. Or maybe it doesn't? Then you also need to consider that a particular setup isn't only based on the track but also the motor used and the speed on that track, which is where things get really confusing. You may find that a higher average roll center works well on a track when you are running a 17.5 in blinky mode but is undriveable on that same track with a 7.5T in unlimited, where you might prefer a lower average roll center.

It's best to stop thinking in terms of increases or decreases body roll in regards to settings and think more along the lines of what is it doing to camber gain with suspension travel and what effects does that have?

The question was asked "What does changing the link angle do? For example high on the tower and low on the hub"

I dont believe my answer was confusing at all. It is true that doing so will promote more body roll or weight transfer. Your right if you are arguing however, that it depends upon enough grip from the tyres to cause the leverage for the chasis to roll further.

I agree when you say that settings in a car with a less aggressive motor may be fine in the same conditions where a more aggressive motor will make the car undriveable. High grip astro or carpet are great examples where the rear of the car under hard accelaration can roll over on you or collapse because of an aggressive motor. Thats why its important to understand that a camber link change such as what was asked can encourage less/more body roll or weight transfer.

Nitroflash_2 02-18-2016 12:50 PM

Can I please just get a cut and dry answer for what going one way does vs going the other way?

fredswain 02-18-2016 12:58 PM

nm

Piles 02-18-2016 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by Nitroflash_2 (Post 14397369)
Can I please just get a cut and dry answer for what going one way does vs going the other way?

Try these:
https://youtu.be/tWdRQaz_Xq8

https://youtu.be/44AlYI6lSX4

Nitroflash_2 02-18-2016 04:00 PM

Thanks guys


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