Team Associated TC5
06-09-2009, 08:18 AM
#9752
Hey guys, just wanted to hear your thoughts on some rear suspension adjustments.
1. Rear hub camber position A vs. B, what differences would you expect and when would you run one or the other ??
2. Rear hub toe, what's the real difference between running 3 degree rear toe with arm mount shims vs. let's say 2 degrees with the shims and another 1 degree @ the hub ?? Same thing, what difference would you expect and when would you run ??
These are a couple minor adjustments I've thought about recently that are really not covered in the XXX Main set-up book.
Thanks,
1. Rear hub camber position A vs. B, what differences would you expect and when would you run one or the other ??
2. Rear hub toe, what's the real difference between running 3 degree rear toe with arm mount shims vs. let's say 2 degrees with the shims and another 1 degree @ the hub ?? Same thing, what difference would you expect and when would you run ??
These are a couple minor adjustments I've thought about recently that are really not covered in the XXX Main set-up book.
Thanks,
2. The main difference is that with a mixture of hub toe and shims, you have smaller angles in the CVD joint, say 1.5* where the driveshaft meets the diff outdrive and a further 1.5* angle in the hub. Whereas if you only have 3* hubs the driveshaft and outdrive connection will be straight and there will be a bigger angle at the hub. So
Question is then whether it is best to spread the angles out between the 2, since it makes sense to me to minimise angles but also makes sense to have thedriveshaft straight into the outdrive.
In the end though for handling they both provide the same toe, so the only difference might be some extra driveline friction.
Regards
Neal
06-09-2009, 08:47 AM
#9754
I have heard from others that having outboard rear toe in a car gives more rear traction and is better in bumpy scenarios
06-09-2009, 09:05 AM
#9755
1. Changing the camber link from inside to outside increases the length of the camber link, which should result in less camber gain when the car is in the corner. The conventional thinking seems to be that a longer link provides more grip, but as for all things RC setup related it will be dependent on a number of other factors, specifically your inner camber link.
2. The main difference is that with a mixture of hub toe and shims, you have smaller angles in the CVD joint, say 1.5* where the driveshaft meets the diff outdrive and a further 1.5* angle in the hub. Whereas if you only have 3* hubs the driveshaft and outdrive connection will be straight and there will be a bigger angle at the hub. So
Question is then whether it is best to spread the angles out between the 2, since it makes sense to me to minimise angles but also makes sense to have thedriveshaft straight into the outdrive.
In the end though for handling they both provide the same toe, so the only difference might be some extra driveline friction.
Regards
Neal
2. The main difference is that with a mixture of hub toe and shims, you have smaller angles in the CVD joint, say 1.5* where the driveshaft meets the diff outdrive and a further 1.5* angle in the hub. Whereas if you only have 3* hubs the driveshaft and outdrive connection will be straight and there will be a bigger angle at the hub. So
Question is then whether it is best to spread the angles out between the 2, since it makes sense to me to minimise angles but also makes sense to have thedriveshaft straight into the outdrive.
In the end though for handling they both provide the same toe, so the only difference might be some extra driveline friction.
Regards
Neal
I'll post my thoughts on the results after this weekend's run.
Thanks again !!
06-09-2009, 09:56 AM
#9756
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06-09-2009, 10:34 AM
#9757
06-09-2009, 03:52 PM
#9760
anyone have a setup sheet that would work good with a carpet track like RC Plus in Oregon?
06-09-2009, 05:05 PM
#9761
06-09-2009, 11:14 PM
#9763
Did it come with the balls I don't think mine did?
06-10-2009, 12:09 AM
#9764
slipper
I adjusted mine with my index finger and thumb I tightened it to where my index finger nail would turn white while trying to turn it and may be add 1/16 of a turn. I don't know what exactly it's called but I learned it from an old factory driver.