how to align wheels and camber toe ...
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how to align wheels and camber toe ...
what is camber toe
toe in
toe out
all that stuff? it really confuses me
and how do align it
i have tie rods adjustable
thanks
toe in
toe out
all that stuff? it really confuses me
and how do align it
i have tie rods adjustable
thanks
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RE: how to align wheels and camber toe ...
Camber is how the wheels sit in comparison to the ground (and looking at them from the top)
What you want is negative camber which means the bottom of the tyres sit out, and the top of the tyres go toward the middle of the car. This basically means that when you corner and the car rolls into the corner, the tyres stay in perfect contact with the ground. Ideally on hard cornering this would mean the wheel would be at an exact 90 degree angle to the ground.
The softer the suspension, the more roll, the more negative camber you need
Toe in/out is when the wheels point inward or outward. ie, lets say the front has toe out, it looks like the left wheel is turning left, and the right wheel is turning right. Usually you use toe out at the front
In the rear you have toe in usually for stability (toe in means the left wheel looks like it is turning right, and the right looks like it's turning left)
You need a camber and toe gauge to properly adjust them
What you want is negative camber which means the bottom of the tyres sit out, and the top of the tyres go toward the middle of the car. This basically means that when you corner and the car rolls into the corner, the tyres stay in perfect contact with the ground. Ideally on hard cornering this would mean the wheel would be at an exact 90 degree angle to the ground.
The softer the suspension, the more roll, the more negative camber you need
Toe in/out is when the wheels point inward or outward. ie, lets say the front has toe out, it looks like the left wheel is turning left, and the right wheel is turning right. Usually you use toe out at the front
In the rear you have toe in usually for stability (toe in means the left wheel looks like it is turning right, and the right looks like it's turning left)
You need a camber and toe gauge to properly adjust them
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RE: how to align wheels and camber toe ...
If you read this you'll know ALL the basics out there. http://users.telenet.be/elvo/
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RE: how to align wheels and camber toe ...
No i didn't! That sounds flattering so thank you anyway! Setup is more effective than hop ups...remember that.
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RE: how to align wheels and camber toe ...
Hey "G", you should write the a new book...."R/C Racing for Dummies". You are the most experienced Guy in RCU. You have tought me/we/us alot. Everyone has learned something from you.
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RE: how to align wheels and camber toe ...
Man thanks. I really appreciate your words but there are MANY other members with tons of experience in here...