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Old 07-24-2013, 12:17 AM
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For droop #'s on the setups in the manual (or for that matter all of the current setup sheets), are they using the 10mm blocks? I don't see the box checked off
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Old 07-24-2013, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by olhipster1
turn the gauge North-South and measure.. gauge currently is facing West -East.
Why didn't I think about that :-) off course, that proberbly work. Thanks, coulden't just not see what the f... I should do.
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by John.C
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If I had to measure down stop, I would measure from the center of the axles with digital calipers. For simplicity, I would measure from the top of the axle to the setup board and subtract half of the thickness of the axle + height of support blocks. I don't see a need for it, but if you choose, you can than compare this value against any touring car.
I am not used to measure droop, so I am actauly not sure how to. I have read in the Xray setup manual, but dosen't quit see that downstop is not needed for also the droop adjustment. Maybe I will look at the tube, for an explanation.
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JayBee
For droop #'s on the setups in the manual (or for that matter all of the current setup sheets), are they using the 10mm blocks? I don't see the box checked off
I was told that they are doing it flat on a setup board with a ride height gauge. Personally I use 10mm blocks and a normal hudy droop gauge.
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Old 07-24-2013, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by olhipster1
turn the gauge North-South and measure.. gauge currently is facing West -East.
I use the ride gauge in North/South mode as well with wheels off on a flat surface but some of the chassis screws in my build are not perfectly flush so my chassis won't sit perfectly flat. I think the alloy front wishbone screws are the culprit. I may try a different brand screw as an easy fix.
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Old 07-24-2013, 11:11 AM
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The diff cams on those pics of Martin's car are Mi4 ones that have been modified. Un-modified Mi4 ones WILL NOT fit straight in to the Mi5.
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Old 07-24-2013, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MattW
The diff cams on those pics of Martin's car are Mi4 ones that have been modified. Un-modified Mi4 ones WILL NOT fit straight in to the Mi5.
You are correct! They do not fit. They dont slide all the way back to sit flush with the bulkhead..
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Old 07-24-2013, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MattW
The diff cams on those pics of Martin's car are Mi4 ones that have been modified. Un-modified Mi4 ones WILL NOT fit straight in to the Mi5.
Is Martin just running them because they are purple or is there some other reason?
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Old 07-24-2013, 12:16 PM
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Is Martin just running them because they are purple or is there some other reason?

he likes the purple
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What difference does it make moving from the 4 groove link plate to the 3 groove?
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Old 07-24-2013, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scoyle
What difference does it make moving from the 4 groove link plate to the 3 groove?
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Old 07-24-2013, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by scoyle
What difference does it make moving from the 4 groove link plate to the 3 groove?
Allows you to run a shorter camber link = more (quicker) camber gain under compression..
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Got my kit today, cant wait to start building then racing
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Anyone tried using the bigbore touring shocks? Pointless?
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Old 07-25-2013, 07:24 AM
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Anyone tried using the bigbore touring shocks? Pointless?
I also don't understand the point of the big bore shocks.
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