12thscaleSet-upguide.doc-RCTech.docVIP

1/12 scale Setup Guide Car is Loose or OversteersInstall Wing to Rear of CarSlide Wing Toward Rear of CarIncrease Wing AngleSofter Side Shock SpringsStiffer Front SpringsSofter Center Shock SpringDecrease Center Shock Spring TensionTry Harder Front Compound TireTry Softer Rear Compound TireMove Battery to Center of CarRaise Front Ride HeightLower Rear Ride HeightIncrease CastorCar Pushes or UndersteersSlide Wing Toward Front of CarDecrease Wing AngleStiffer Side Shock SpringsSofter Front SpringsStiffer Center Shock SpringDecrease Center Shock Spring TensionTry Softer Front Compound TireTry Harder Rear Compound TireMove Battery Toward Left SideLower Front Ride HeightRaise Rear Ride HeightDecrease CastorCar is Erratic:Bent Front Suspension Pin: Remove spring and check for free movementChunked Tire: Check side wall to see if rubber is still glued to wheel.Bent Axle: Tire “wobbles” while spinning.Loose Screws: Especially Chassis Screws, add Blue Loctite to prevent.Bound Ball Joint: Steering link and shocks should spin free on balls.Shocks: Either Bound Up, Bent Shaft, or Out of Oil.Bearings: Broken or completely seized.Foreign Objects: Unlucky Dirt/Stones preventing suspension movement especially in front pivot balls.Bottoming Out: Look on bottom side of chassis for buffed or scratched areas.Tire Rub: Look on inside of body for extreme black marks from tires.Radio Problem: Bad Servo, Weak Servo Saver Spring, Transmitter Pot blown. Front – Front Toe: Front edge of car tires point toward the chassis as viewed from above the car. Toe IN - Settles and makes steering reaction less aggressive especially on acceleration. Easier set-up to drive and works well on bumpy tracks.Toe OUT - Increases aggressiveness of car especially on entry to the turn. Works well on smooth, high bite tracks where rear traction is not a problem. Generally the preferred set-up for pan car racing. Front Track Width: Wider - Decrease front grip, give slower st