Originally Posted by
sidecarphil1
hey fellas
i am after a bit of set up help on a mid grip Asphalt track
this is my current set up , although i am struggling on corner entry , i have MASSIVE amount of rear grip but a lot of front push
2 degree rear camber
1.5 degree front camber
2 degree inboard rear toe 1 degree on the ugrights
1 degree front toe out
all the flex screws on the upper deck removed
inner acceman all the way rearwards then 3 clicks forward
2 hole suspension arms for the shocks
lower shock mount outer hole
300 oil in the shocks
droop 5.5mm front 5mm rear (dropped the front from 6mm to gain some front grip)
ride height of 5mm
HPI gold front springs
HPI silver rear springs
kit the rest
sweep EXP30 tyres
You have not mentioned roll centers........... These are very important so is the wheelbase!
Use low roll center blocks in the front and make the top link as long and as flat as you can get it and as flat as possible.
On the rear try high roll center and angle the upper arm with a 1 or 2 mm. shim under it on the rear hub. Droop also effects steering , more chassis lift in the rear off power will give more steering entering a corner.....
Paul Rush............