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Old 04-25-2006 | 12:40 PM
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Default RE: Foam suspension setup


ORIGINAL: Midnitesky

What is the recommended toe-in and camber set-up for foam tires on the CT-5. I just got mine running after 5 tanks slow burn in, and I finally got it to hit second gear. Still leaving a slight oil trail behind, but engine temp is 240 w/ the cover on and 196 w/o the cover.

I changed the tires to foam (40) 26mm on front and back (cause the 30's rubbed on the tire rod end), but the back swings out too fast as if running slicks. Was told to check my set-up and maybe it's too stiff, but can't find a recomended one... any help out there for this model?

And would you recommend putting on the 30's in the rear and let it rub for the first lap or so?

Is it normal for it to have a slow start when I punch the gas... I haven't touched the low end... just leaned out the high end from 3 1/2 setting... but it screams when it gets rolling... just takes a couple of seconds to get there.

Thanks for the help.
The recommended toe-in for the the CT-5 is 0 degrees up front and 1-2 degrees TOE IN on the rear. The camber should be between 1/2 to 1 degree both front and rear.

If you want more punch on the low end, you can lean out the engine a tad. Go at 1/8th turn increments until you get it where you want it. Make sure not to lean out the bottom too much or this could overheat the engine. Also, when you lean out the bottom you may need to readjust the top end setting.