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Old 05-08-2025 | 07:53 AM
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chensleyrc1
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[QUOTE=bmxdougherty;16185459]
Originally Posted by MUDVAYNE
It sounds like you're using scales to set the tweak. If that's the case, then I would suggest not using those things anymore. I've seen racers chase the perfect setting for months just to get frustrated with no result. I use the coin method (see the link below) and it has never failed me. I also use setup plates that my team has 3D printed as the bigger sidewall on the 10th scale tires will never give you a good reading. Hope this helps...




so I’ve done both scales show 60 grams heavy on front left tire and when doing the coin method the front left tire lifts so much later than the right it almost looks like the tire is sticking to the surface.
Have you tried removing everything down to the bare chassis to see how far off it is from the start? If even, then add the servo, motor and battery and check again. Keep adding the rest of the electronics while checking balance after each add. Hopefully you will discover the issue that way. Personally, I never use scales because I know I would obsess over the splits, lol. Also, not sure if it has been corrected, but I have never had an XRay F1 car have the same ride height all the way around the car. It is always off by 1-2mm but tweak will still be good. Not sure if that is the same issue or not.
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