|
Uni`s
I use the short rears on all four corners of the MTX-3. Narrower means more steering, Kevin&J.R. at Ace hobies are recomending that you use them. The front of my car with 2 deg`s. of camber is set at 194mm. A narrower car is also (supposed) to be faster in the corners.
|
Re: Uni`s
Originally posted by Slotmachine I use the short rears on all four corners of the MTX-3. Narrower means more steering, Kevin&J.R. at Ace hobies are recomending that you use them. The front of my car with 2 deg`s. of camber is set at 194mm. A narrower car is also (supposed) to be faster in the corners. People is freaked about the width of their cars and trying to reach those 200mm of maximum width allowed. Ever a narrower car is faster and better on a tight track and on hairpin sections and isn't much noticed to go with a car about 194 - 196mm wide and can make a difference on the turns (where you spend more time? on the turns or in the backstraight). Found that I'm very confortable driving a car who is about 4 to 6mm narrower (think twice, those 4mm less can mean better turn-in on the tight sections and is there where the precious hundredths of seconds are lost). In any case, laptimes are the king and the one who can do a final judgement is the chrono. |
Re: Re: Uni`s
Originally posted by Corse-R AMEN! (where you spend more time? on the turns or in the backstraight). Just kidding. You are absolutly right, In my son car I try to manage 195-196 max at 2.5 camber. |
Re: Re: Uni`s
Originally posted by Corse-R AMEN! (where you spend more time? on the turns or in the backstraight) |
Re: Uni`s
My point was that the shorts (51mm) were originally packaged as fronts. For whatever reason Mugen made a switch. This made it impossible to shorten the front width.
Does the steering arms rub against the A arms when you set the front to 194mm? I'm running 197-198mm and it's pretty close. Originally posted by Slotmachine I use the short rears on all four corners of the MTX-3. Narrower means more steering, Kevin&J.R. at Ace hobies are recomending that you use them. The front of my car with 2 deg`s. of camber is set at 194mm. A narrower car is also (supposed) to be faster in the corners. |
Just Race
No....the steering knuckles do not rub the arms .Another tip for you guy`s, if you modify the front bulk heads where the steering arms hit you can obtain more steering input if it is required.I myself never turn the wheel that far but I made the modification anyway.:D :nod: :weird:
I forgot to ask....are you using 0deg. wheels or 2 deg. offset? |
Re: Just Race
I see what you're getting at with the tires. I'm using the 2 deg. offset(Mugen Fast tires). I guess going to the 0 deg would narrow the front even more.
Originally posted by Slotmachine No....the steering knuckles do not rub the arms .Another tip for you guy`s, if you modify the front bulk heads where the steering arms hit you can obtain more steering input if it is required.I myself never turn the wheel that far but I made the modification anyway.:D :nod: :weird: I forgot to ask....are you using 0deg. wheels or 2 deg. offset? |
wheels
give the 0`s a try...it can be a valuable tuning aid.
|
Re: wheels
I use the 0deg sometimes but usually space it back out. If the rims get bent it sometimes rubs against the steering knuckles.
What width do you run in the rear? Originally posted by Slotmachine give the 0`s a try...it can be a valuable tuning aid. |
1 Attachment(s)
my MTX3
|
1 Attachment(s)
my mtx3 again
|
My rubber car
loads kawahara parts, film canister to seal receiver, and a Richey "special" engine
since the pic's i have associated springs fitted,car is 15 grams over wieght! http://www.btinternet.com/~mark.chri...awaharacar.gif |
Do you use the positive pressure from the earths atmosphere or is your pressure line just not on in that pic? I was considering moving my personal transponder to the front also but I share it with another car so it would be a small hassel if I located it there. That is a real nice looking car...what did you have to do to fit the associated springs?
|
Originally posted by kreidel Do you use the positive pressure from the earths atmosphere or is your pressure line just not on in that pic? I was considering moving my personal transponder to the front also but I share it with another car so it would be a small hassel if I located it there. That is a real nice looking car...what did you have to do to fit the associated springs? simple take Mugen spring off and fit Associated |
Re: Re: wheels
Originally posted by JustRace I use the 0deg sometimes but usually space it back out. If the rims get bent it sometimes rubs against the steering knuckles. What width do you run in the rear? |
| All times are GMT -7. It is currently 09:30 PM. |
Powered By: vBulletin v3.9.3.9 Patch Level 3
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.