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Old 12-23-2003, 01:33 AM
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Julius
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Originally posted by GoldFinger
Julius, there is one thing I forget to ask you:
Pls check Initial D picture about steering linkage in normal position.

When I mount the steering rod face up(balls on the top), as the car lean harder it increases the toe in for the outside wheel. At least it will help servo holds this tire in setup position. Which is good for high speed cornering. For low speed cornering the present ackerman angle is big enough to do it smoothly.

If I build it face down (just like manual) the toe change (bump steer) is only happen when you brake hard but not changing the toe setup as the car leans out when cornering.

All above is only my theory and i mount it on top eventually, only because im feeling better..

Question is: Which is better for tight and small track?
I doubt that you will be able to clear the steering rod from the suspension. Especially when you run the top pivot block in the lowest position. To be honest we didn't try this. Feel free!
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