Xray T3 2012
#1006
Tech Master
iTrader: (23)

Thanks for the input. The challenge for me is to resolve the grip roll issue without giving too much away, the car works so well as it is (when the rubber side is down). Raising the front RC is a large step that I may have to take eventually but, I'd like to try a few smaller adjustments before I start numbing the front end of the car.
#1008
Tech Regular
iTrader: (11)

Regarding droop, have a read of the Setup Guide. Page 10.
#1012

I'm almost finished building my T3 2012, but one thing just seems wrong...
The manual says no spacers for the rear suspesnion holders (narrow rear), and the kit is supplied with 52mm axles. There is no way I can get negative camber with this setup, even after trimming the top of the blades.
Have I done something wrong here, or should the kit have 50mm axles instead of the supplied 52mm ones?
Seems odd that its not possible to build the car according to the manual.
Edit: Johnny Whishbone says you're limited to 2* negative camber with this setup (or was that with 50mm axles?), but I'm closer to 10* positive camber when binding starts. So I suspect something is wrong...
The manual says no spacers for the rear suspesnion holders (narrow rear), and the kit is supplied with 52mm axles. There is no way I can get negative camber with this setup, even after trimming the top of the blades.
Have I done something wrong here, or should the kit have 50mm axles instead of the supplied 52mm ones?
Seems odd that its not possible to build the car according to the manual.
Edit: Johnny Whishbone says you're limited to 2* negative camber with this setup (or was that with 50mm axles?), but I'm closer to 10* positive camber when binding starts. So I suspect something is wrong...
Last edited by OleC; 12-19-2011 at 05:54 AM.
#1013
Tech Apprentice

You must have done something wrong.
Have you put the shims in the back of the rear arm holders?
Have you put the shims in the back of the rear arm holders?
#1014
Tech Regular

I'm almost finished building my T3 2012, but one thing just seems wrong...
The manual says no spacers for the rear suspesnion holders (narrow rear), and the kit is supplied with 52mm axles. There is no way I can get negative camber with this setup, even after trimming the top of the blades.
Have I done something wrong here, or should the kit have 50mm axles instead of the supplied 52mm ones?
Seems odd that its not possible to build the car according to the manual.
Edit: Johnny Whishbone says you're limited to 2* negative camber with this setup (or was that with 50mm axles?), but I'm closer to 10* positive camber when binding starts. So I suspect something is wrong...
The manual says no spacers for the rear suspesnion holders (narrow rear), and the kit is supplied with 52mm axles. There is no way I can get negative camber with this setup, even after trimming the top of the blades.
Have I done something wrong here, or should the kit have 50mm axles instead of the supplied 52mm ones?
Seems odd that its not possible to build the car according to the manual.
Edit: Johnny Whishbone says you're limited to 2* negative camber with this setup (or was that with 50mm axles?), but I'm closer to 10* positive camber when binding starts. So I suspect something is wrong...
#1015

I really need to stop building my cars late at night… No, I havent put the 1,5mm toe-in shim on….
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
#1016

Ran the car first with 2mm bump steer shims yesterday, then switched to 3.5mm spacers (parallel with the drive shafts). It really did help the mid corner steering a lot, enough that I was able to remove my anti-squat from the rear of the car, and go back to the -0.75mm roll center holders. Overall the car is a lot easier to drive now. Driving mod on a high grip asphalt track, this really helped with mid and exit steering, along with keeping the rear planted with that mod power.
#1017
Tech Master
iTrader: (23)

I tried a ton of different setups last night trying to limit traction rolling. I ended up with: CST 463 front oil, CST 425 rear oil (1.0 X 3 pistons), angled front sway bar links (rearward), +75 front hexes, -10 steering expo. The rest of the setup is still pretty much basic carpet. Still not 100% but, much improved.
#1018

I tried a ton of different setups last night trying to limit traction rolling. I ended up with: CST 463 front oil, CST 425 rear oil (1.0 X 3 pistons), angled front sway bar links (rearward), +75 front hexes, -10 steering expo. The rest of the setup is still pretty much basic carpet. Still not 100% but, much improved.
#1019

I tried a ton of different setups last night trying to limit traction rolling. I ended up with: CST 463 front oil, CST 425 rear oil (1.0 X 3 pistons), angled front sway bar links (rearward), +75 front hexes, -10 steering expo. The rest of the setup is still pretty much basic carpet. Still not 100% but, much improved.
Wider shims at the wishbone
-0.75 rear hexes
And don't rule out trying softer springs
Also, a lightweight bodyshell can help remove a lot of weight from higher up!
My steering expo is always at -15-20%
If it's happening on corners that aren't that tight, try limiting your end points to 70-80%