CT4S Suspension
09-12-2004 | 08:59 PM
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CT4S Suspension
Can someone at CEN post the stock specs for the suspension on the CT4S. And while we are on the subject of suspensions, and someone please explain how i can adjust these setting on the CT4S......caster/camber, toe in/out, ride height. I know how these things work in real cars and in theory its just that i need to recalibrate the suspension on the car its way outta whack!!!
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09-14-2004 | 06:58 PM
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RE: CT4S Suspension
Soon2bBad,
The stock shock settings for the CT4S are as follows. Silver Springs with #2 pistons and 50wt oil.
Below are the "Race Setting that our factory drivers use on their CT4R's"
Shocks: 40wt all around with #1 pistons. Springs are either orange springs or silver springs.
Caster: Depending on the track they will either keep the upper A-arms in the middle or move them back one mm. The more caster the "turn in" you will have but less steering exiting a corner. More caster would be moving the upper A-arms back. Less would be moving them forward.
Camber: Also depend on the track or surface conditions. Our factory drivers generally run -2degrees of caster all around front and rear.
Toe in/Toe out: Recommended toe in for the rear is 3degrees. This will give your car more forward traction as well as more stability in corners. In the front we recommend 0 degress toe in or out.. but if you are seeking a bit more steering then you can use about 1 degrees toe out for more agresssive steering.
Ride Height: Recommended ride height for TRACK use is 4.5mm in the front and 5 mm in the rear. This is with a foam tire set-up. If you are running Rubber Tires then run about 4-4.5mm of ride height all around.
Thanks for your questions. Feel free to ask more if needed.
Regards,
CEN RACING
The stock shock settings for the CT4S are as follows. Silver Springs with #2 pistons and 50wt oil.
Below are the "Race Setting that our factory drivers use on their CT4R's"
Shocks: 40wt all around with #1 pistons. Springs are either orange springs or silver springs.
Caster: Depending on the track they will either keep the upper A-arms in the middle or move them back one mm. The more caster the "turn in" you will have but less steering exiting a corner. More caster would be moving the upper A-arms back. Less would be moving them forward.
Camber: Also depend on the track or surface conditions. Our factory drivers generally run -2degrees of caster all around front and rear.
Toe in/Toe out: Recommended toe in for the rear is 3degrees. This will give your car more forward traction as well as more stability in corners. In the front we recommend 0 degress toe in or out.. but if you are seeking a bit more steering then you can use about 1 degrees toe out for more agresssive steering.
Ride Height: Recommended ride height for TRACK use is 4.5mm in the front and 5 mm in the rear. This is with a foam tire set-up. If you are running Rubber Tires then run about 4-4.5mm of ride height all around.
Thanks for your questions. Feel free to ask more if needed.
Regards,
CEN RACING
09-14-2004 | 07:32 PM
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RE: CT4S Suspension
Wow, great reply and very informational. I really appriciate it, i bought the CT4S and when i got it it didnt really come with and owners manual for the car just a manual for the motor and a couple of informational pamphlets. Is there a manual that i am missing? and when you are using numbers in reference to the shocks #1 means the piston with the smallest or largest holes??
Thank you very much again
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09-15-2004 | 01:06 PM
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RE: CT4S Suspension
Our # 1 pistons have the smallest holes. The larger the # the larger the hole... in our shock pistons.
If you didnt recieve the manual that shows you how to assemble the car etc.. then email customer service and they will mail one out to you.
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If you didnt recieve the manual that shows you how to assemble the car etc.. then email customer service and they will mail one out to you.
Regards,
CEN RACING
03-08-2007 | 01:57 PM
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RE: CT4S Suspension
Pull the wheel off the car. See on the hub the two silver set screws? Well the bolt that screws into the arms has a ball that fits into the hub...I can't remember what size allen/hex wrench it is but you can adjust it without removing the set screws or the hub. But you can always take it apart and see how the whole thing works. It's a shame you didn't get the manuals. I picked up a CT4S and the best thing about the car was the manuals. The stock arms that came with the kit weren't very strong in my opinion...I ordered a new set from CEN and they were more reinforced...while swaping them out, that is how I found out about the adjustments....
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RE: CT4S Suspension
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Soon2bBad,
The stock shock settings for the CT4S are as follows. Silver Springs with #2 pistons and 50wt oil.
Below are the "Race Setting that our factory drivers use on their CT4R's"
Shocks: 40wt all around with #1 pistons. Springs are either orange springs or silver springs.
Caster: Depending on the track they will either keep the upper A-arms in the middle or move them back one mm. The more caster the "turn in" you will have but less steering exiting a corner. More caster would be moving the upper A-arms back. Less would be moving them forward.
Camber: Also depend on the track or surface conditions. Our factory drivers generally run -2degrees of caster all around front and rear.
Toe in/Toe out: Recommended toe in for the rear is 3degrees. This will give your car more forward traction as well as more stability in corners. In the front we recommend 0 degress toe in or out.. but if you are seeking a bit more steering then you can use about 1 degrees toe out for more agresssive steering.
Ride Height: Recommended ride height for TRACK use is 4.5mm in the front and 5 mm in the rear. This is with a foam tire set-up. If you are running Rubber Tires then run about 4-4.5mm of ride height all around.
Thanks for your questions. Feel free to ask more if needed.
Regards,
CEN RACING
Soon2bBad,
The stock shock settings for the CT4S are as follows. Silver Springs with #2 pistons and 50wt oil.
Below are the "Race Setting that our factory drivers use on their CT4R's"
Shocks: 40wt all around with #1 pistons. Springs are either orange springs or silver springs.
Caster: Depending on the track they will either keep the upper A-arms in the middle or move them back one mm. The more caster the "turn in" you will have but less steering exiting a corner. More caster would be moving the upper A-arms back. Less would be moving them forward.
Camber: Also depend on the track or surface conditions. Our factory drivers generally run -2degrees of caster all around front and rear.
Toe in/Toe out: Recommended toe in for the rear is 3degrees. This will give your car more forward traction as well as more stability in corners. In the front we recommend 0 degress toe in or out.. but if you are seeking a bit more steering then you can use about 1 degrees toe out for more agresssive steering.
Ride Height: Recommended ride height for TRACK use is 4.5mm in the front and 5 mm in the rear. This is with a foam tire set-up. If you are running Rubber Tires then run about 4-4.5mm of ride height all around.
Thanks for your questions. Feel free to ask more if needed.
Regards,
CEN RACING
