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Old 11-03-2010 | 08:12 PM
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Default RE: TRF801X Build Thread

Now we will do the basic setups on the car. I used a TM 1/8th setup station and board.

First mount the car on the station and makes sure wheel nuts are tight. Push down on the suspension and let suspension settle. We can start measuring the toe/camber angles after this. Here we can see here the camber is out of wack. Adjust the camber links until camber angles are all at the preferred setting.

Next use the toe plate to measure the toe angle. Adjust front toe with turnbuckles. The rear does not need adjustment since it is set on by the suspension plate. You can check the rear after some usage to see if any slop is developing in the suspension block.
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