Set up stations
#17
Tech Master
I used an integy alloy for several years, dating back to 2004. Worked just fine, IMHO, but the Hudy ones are much nicer, albeit expensive.
I always take my setup guages, board, tweak station to the track. The moment everything became accurately measured, the faster and more consistent my vehicles got. This also includes balancing my tires and properly tweaking the vehicle.
I never understood anyone who measured things like camber and toe at the tire; tires are never perfectly round (especially after crashes). Recently, there was a discussion locally about the use of the Hudy offroad setup station (http://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/p...1&kategoria=64). One side argued that it wasn't needed, all you need to do is to "eye-ball" your settings. The other side argued that gauges were necessary to ensure you got things balanced (most of these people raced TC as well). Who was right? After throwing two vehicles from both sides onto a hudy setup gauges, most of those who eye=ball it were surfing their phones to order the hudy.
I always take my setup guages, board, tweak station to the track. The moment everything became accurately measured, the faster and more consistent my vehicles got. This also includes balancing my tires and properly tweaking the vehicle.
I never understood anyone who measured things like camber and toe at the tire; tires are never perfectly round (especially after crashes). Recently, there was a discussion locally about the use of the Hudy offroad setup station (http://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/p...1&kategoria=64). One side argued that it wasn't needed, all you need to do is to "eye-ball" your settings. The other side argued that gauges were necessary to ensure you got things balanced (most of these people raced TC as well). Who was right? After throwing two vehicles from both sides onto a hudy setup gauges, most of those who eye=ball it were surfing their phones to order the hudy.
#18
Tech Champion
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You can do setup with a cheap caliper and one of those camber rectangle gauges if you are tight on money. Ideally you would have a set of setup wheels as well, since plastic wheels will warp. You can measure toe from the difference of the inside edges of the front and rear part of your wheels, and the camber gauges are meant to be placed against the face of your wheel. I have had a set of hudy setup gauges for 5 years and use them several times a race day, I usually end up just using two as there is no real reason to set the car on all 4 at once, I just check one end at a time, I believe they are worth the $, but look for a used set anyway, usually you can get them fro half off new.
#19
Ive been using the 3Racing setup station for awhile now and have no complaints. How does everyone else rank this set.
#20
Tech Regular
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I picked up a used Integy set a month ago and like it pretty well. If I need to just set camber, I have a RPM gauge that works just fine. I do use the setup wheels to be consistent though. When setting front toe, I turn on the car and radio to center the steering, then set the toe.
#21
Tech Elite
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The only reason I would ever suggest not bringing a setup station is because you do not have one, and you can borrow one from someone else. Otherwise, it goes everywhere the car goes.
How do you make toe adjustments? Ruler? While it is possible, I sure do not see the advantage, especially when you have the proper tools.
#22
Shouldn't you be practicing?
This, I cannot understand. The variation in measuring camber from the outside of the wheel to the hub can be massive (I have seen upwards of 4* difference between the outside of the wheel and the setup station readings on a VTA tire). The setup station goes where my car goes, and if I hit the wall with any force, or it feels funny, it goes on the setup station to check. Setup board as well as ride height gauges, droop blocks, and while I carry balance pins, I also carry a full balance station as well.
The only reason I would ever suggest not bringing a setup station is because you do not have one, and you can borrow one from someone else. Otherwise, it goes everywhere the car goes.
How do you make toe adjustments? Ruler? While it is possible, I sure do not see the advantage, especially when you have the proper tools.
This, I cannot understand. The variation in measuring camber from the outside of the wheel to the hub can be massive (I have seen upwards of 4* difference between the outside of the wheel and the setup station readings on a VTA tire). The setup station goes where my car goes, and if I hit the wall with any force, or it feels funny, it goes on the setup station to check. Setup board as well as ride height gauges, droop blocks, and while I carry balance pins, I also carry a full balance station as well.
The only reason I would ever suggest not bringing a setup station is because you do not have one, and you can borrow one from someone else. Otherwise, it goes everywhere the car goes.
How do you make toe adjustments? Ruler? While it is possible, I sure do not see the advantage, especially when you have the proper tools.
Second you are absolutely right, my setup station is always with my car.
#23
R/C Tech Elite Member
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I have an Integy 2 set up station. It works fine and all but I hate having to level out my set up board every time I use it. I use a 3'' level to do this. I dont trust the little ball level in the center of the set up board. This also makes it a pain to take to the track. Personally I cant stand this set up station. I do like the case though. It holds everything.
I have a friends Hudy set up station. I'm gonna set my car up with my integy 2 then double check it with this Hudy. I'll be sure to post my findings.
I have a friends Hudy set up station. I'm gonna set my car up with my integy 2 then double check it with this Hudy. I'll be sure to post my findings.
#24
Tech Master
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I have an Integy 2 set up station. It works fine and all but I hate having to level out my set up board every time I use it. I use a 3'' level to do this. I dont trust the little ball level in the center of the set up board. This also makes it a pain to take to the track. Personally I cant stand this set up station. I do like the case though. It holds everything.
I have a friends Hudy set up station. I'm gonna set my car up with my integy 2 then double check it with this Hudy. I'll be sure to post my findings.
I have a friends Hudy set up station. I'm gonna set my car up with my integy 2 then double check it with this Hudy. I'll be sure to post my findings.
I have an Integy and it works well enough, but it's no substitute for Hudy quality. I'll get a used Hudy if a deal comes along.
#27
Take a look at the Yeah Racing setup station too. Its feels like its better machined and more precise, but every so slightly. Nothing beats a Hudy though.
#29
PS: when you put the plastic part in the slots it binds so badly you can hardly use it so it's necessarily to sand the slot!
http://www.yeahracing.com/catalog/li...bu-p-2632.html
#30
Tech Addict
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I have an Integy 2 set up station. It works fine and all but I hate having to level out my set up board every time I use it. I use a 3'' level to do this. I dont trust the little ball level in the center of the set up board. This also makes it a pain to take to the track. Personally I cant stand this set up station. I do like the case though. It holds everything.