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Old 05-29-2004 | 09:03 PM
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I am new to 12th scale racing and I wonder if the experts could answer some questions for me.

It seems to me that under acceleration in a 12th scale there is little weight transfer to the rear unlike in a touring car. Am I right? It does appear that the rear pod will flex downwards some, but the middle shock (I have a rc12l3) appears to control the rear wheels contact with the ground due to bumps in the track more so than affecting rearwards weight transfer under acceleration?

Also what is an "average" ride height setting for a 1/12th scale?

In gas sedan racing you usually want your foam tires to be as low profile (side wall) as possible. Is it similar in 12th scale where you use smaller sidewall tires on higher grip surfaces?

Lastly, is there any good online reference material for 1/12th scale tuning?

Thanks heaps guys.
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