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Old 02-12-2018 | 08:15 AM
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fanfor18
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Originally Posted by EDWARD2003
I spent a good chunk of time today measuring out and comparing the D09 and D10 suspension geometry using RC3. I discovered the roll center positions are drastically different when using identical suspension settings. That said, after studying the roll center positions I would highly suggest starting with 2 mm shims underneath the FF - FR and RF -RR suspension blocks. Yes, to some it might seem a lot, but it should get you within what the D09 and other popular TC's are running for ''normal'' roll center positions.

For carpet with aluminum chassis.

I would also try these settings for the camber link positions.
** Camber Link Position #1 **
Front - 3.0-4.0 mm spacer
Rear - 2.5-3.0 mm spacer

Rear Hub - Inner hole position
3.0 mm

Also try placing a 0.2 mm shim underneath the cone washer located underneath the front hub carrier. Place the shim between the cone washer and bearing. This will increase the axle height and change the roll center and camber gain slightly.

In addition, make sure the front and rear track widths are the same or relatively close. i.e 188 mm front and 187 mm rear.
You'll be surprised how narrow the rear is when you measure it.
I would also look at running the D09 shocks as they provide linear dampening instead of the progressive D10 shocks. Use linear shocks for carpet and progressive shocks for asphalt.

Shock Setup
Front SMJ Pink 2 hole on shock tower.
Rear SMJ Silver 3 hole on shock tower.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

First off thank you for all of your great insight on all VBC cars, you setups have helped me a lot over the years. My question to you is why would I want to set up my D10 the same as my D09. Frankly out of the box my D10 is .3 faster than my D09 ever was. Please dont take this as an attack on you, I am just trying to figure out this whole setup thing. Again thank you for your insight.
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