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Old 01-16-2004 | 05:27 AM
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Default Re: Re: Re: Michael's Setup Sheet for Srinakarin Track in Thailand

Originally posted by InitialD
This is what Bruno Heeramans has got to say about Ackerman...

A large Ackermann angle (ball joints above the servo saver) gives you smooth, predictable steering. You'll be able to round the corners nicely without all four tires trying to force the car in a different direction. A smaller Ackermann angle (ball joints below the servo saver) on the other hand can give you more aggressive steering, aspecially entering the corners. However, it isn't guaranteed that the front won't wash out now and then. Neither is a smooth cornering radius. It can be useful an high-traction tracks, if your car tends to oversteer in the middle of the corners, and you'd like a little more turn-in. Not to mention the psychological impact on the person driving right in front of you when you're entering corners.
This is only usefull info if you define large and small.....
We didn't design the car without thinking about ackerman. There is a reason the balls are below the saver Try both ways on the track and see if there is a difference!
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