Conversation Between thefan and djwhu

Hi,

I got the car on the track today. You are right, I need softer rear springs, I loose the rear on the exits of the slow corners.

Why do you toe out the front when you have natural oversteer? Doesn't increasing toe out reduce car stability?

Hi thefan,

Thanks for your kind advice.
Prior to reading your post, I ordered (as well as misc tool/oils)

1 x 3Racing (#3RAC-WX124/PK) Wheel Adaptor (4mm) for Sakura Zero - Thick
1 x MUCH MORE (#RS-PMA36X) Rush 36X 1:10 Touring wheel Pre-Mount Tire 36deg (4 Tires w/Wheel & Inserts)
1 x MUCH MORE (#MMS-30) 100% Silicone Shock Oil #300
3 x *Yeah Racing (#MG-48023) Aluminum 7075 Hard Coated Motor Gear/Pinions 48 Pitch 23 Teeth
1 x MUCH MORE (#MMS-35) 100% Silicone Shock Oil #350
2 x Kawada (#S48-74T) Super Tough Spur Gear 48P - 74T
1 x 3Racing (#SAK-47) Rear Stabilizer Set For 3racing Sakura Zero
1 x 3Racing (#SAK-46) Front Stabilizer Set For 3racing Sakura Zero
1 x 3Racing (#SAK-10) Steering System For Sakura Zero

So the the turnbuckles, transmission pulleys and springs would be the next thing I try but I really need to get the car built and get laps in before I drop more dough.

Hello your choice of Sakura is a good one as i have one too, read through rctech-sakura zero s section, it contains good info. Some neccassary hopups i think are replacing the plastic hex wheel adaptors with the alloy ones and the turnbuckles for the titanium set.
Firstly for 540 you need to loosen the belts otherwise the friction will rob you of speed, you will need ALLOY SPUR GEAR ADAPTOR, and GEAR SHAFT SET and 19T PULLEY. The zero s has a tendency to be loose in the rear (oversteer) i recommend getting 5.75 and 6.0 optional springs, 5.5 is standard but are too hard for the rear, i use 6.0 in the rear and 5.75 occasionally if i need more steering. Another way to improve rear traction is to shorten the rear track width, i am using X1 rear arms to do this or you can use the optional narrow rear blocks.Shock oil try 35wt but without the softer rear springs try 40f 30r, 1.5* camber f/r, 0.5* toe out front, 3*rear, droop 5 f/r hope this helps feel free to ask any questions