Originally posted by rayhuang
DavidL and MikeD-some questions for you guys.
I ran a Rug Rat (first T-bar car in 3 or 4 years) and its so different than my Speedmerchant rev3's that I am a bit lost on set-ups. I am used to the quicness in steering feel and on-power / exit steering of the Rev3. What are some of the general changes to be made on the Rat for more steering in general? But-not making it edgy. I hate edgy feeling 12th scales.
Thanks,
Ray
Ray - It sounds like the Gate traction has been a little different lately... The following is where I would start on setup for stock:
Irs front end (10 degree reactive angle, all caster shims foward, .020 springs, 1.5 degrees camber, trinity red stuff lube on king pins), silva spring steel medium-stiff t-plate with 3 pod screws, silva center shock with 40 wt and blue associated spring, tweak screws and no springs on damper tubes, 10,000 Associated silicone in damper tubes, batteries in rear position, 3.5mm ride height, Jaco Grey rears (@ 1.85") and Jaco purple fronts (@ 1.71"), full front and rear compound. I run the servo flat on the chassis with mid-height ball studs on the steering blocks and kimbrough mid-size servo saver. Steering lock at about 4 foot turning circle.
The first changes I would try to the above setup are .075 t-bar and silver center spring. I like the steering of a lot of caster on low traction tracks. A lot of caster cause problems on high traction tracks. I agree with you on car feel - I try to make it steer as much as possible without getting edgy. I hit everything in sight if my car is too aggressive.