Setup station/Tweak board
11-20-2012, 09:58 PM
#16
Tech Apprentice
Thanks for the explanation orcadigital.
I have a better understanding of why its done that way now.
I have a better understanding of why its done that way now.
11-20-2012, 11:24 PM
#17
LOL this is how the 2012 World Champ checks his camber!
11-21-2012, 04:58 AM
#18
Good info either way.
The pro's way is the way I was taught.
It figures the tires/wheels into the measurements.
Just like on a 1:1 when a mechanic does an alignment.
Some guys wear tighty whities, some guys wear boxers and some guys go commando.
The pro's way is the way I was taught.
It figures the tires/wheels into the measurements.
Just like on a 1:1 when a mechanic does an alignment.
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Some guys wear tighty whities, some guys wear boxers and some guys go commando.
11-21-2012, 05:12 AM
#19
I wonder if he still does it that way? Legitimate curiousity is all. Seeing NIMH batteries in the picture tell me that it is a little dated.
I have never been to a big level race with drivers like that. The biggest I have done was the USVTA Southern Nats in Nashville earlier this year, and while there were a few sponsored drivers, it was not the same level of competition.
I have the same Tamiya camber gauge though, and used to do the same. I use it for quick checks after hard impacts (my driving gives me ample opportunity) to make sure both sides are the same. If not, I go back to the setup station though to reset everything.
Best is to find what works for you.
I have never been to a big level race with drivers like that. The biggest I have done was the USVTA Southern Nats in Nashville earlier this year, and while there were a few sponsored drivers, it was not the same level of competition.
I have the same Tamiya camber gauge though, and used to do the same. I use it for quick checks after hard impacts (my driving gives me ample opportunity) to make sure both sides are the same. If not, I go back to the setup station though to reset everything.
Best is to find what works for you.
11-21-2012, 05:39 AM
#20
That's my problem aswell. How to set the toe angle on my 1/10 F1 car, what tools do I need to set it precisely?
11-21-2012, 05:48 AM
#21
Let us know what he says.
11-21-2012, 05:55 AM
#22
I don't own a setup station.
My toe setting voodoo = a sheet of 1/4" x 1/4" graph paper and and RPM camber guage clamped horizontally to a piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" angle aluminum - tires mounted on the car.
Albeit, its a slower process, but its cheap and effective.
Commando...
11-22-2012, 01:48 AM
#24
Thank You for the input, I'll try it. What spacers do You have? They have to fit axles, right?
12-21-2018, 04:39 PM
#26
Tech Regular
Does anyone have the instruction sheets for this tool?
09-27-2019, 09:20 AM
#27
Tech Master
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Dollar Hobbyz now carries the Unity Tool Tweak Board.
www.dollarhobbyz.com/tweakboard
$129.99 with free shipping.
The camber/toe blocks are great for a quick check, especially if using setup wheels.
It fits 1/12, 1/10 and 1/8 scale by changing out the center beam. All 3 beam lengths are included.
Tweak Board manual can be found here: Unity Tool Tweak Board Manual - from Dollar Hobbyz
(I apologize for resurrecting an old thread, but thought it was relevant!)
www.dollarhobbyz.com/tweakboard
$129.99 with free shipping.
The camber/toe blocks are great for a quick check, especially if using setup wheels.
It fits 1/12, 1/10 and 1/8 scale by changing out the center beam. All 3 beam lengths are included.
Tweak Board manual can be found here: Unity Tool Tweak Board Manual - from Dollar Hobbyz
(I apologize for resurrecting an old thread, but thought it was relevant!)
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