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How can I get my Low C 22 S late model to stop from oversteering?
Miles, So Dialed's RC setup AI
First identify when it oversteers, because the fix differs: on corner entry, reduce front bite; on throttle exit, add rear stability. Make one change at a time and test the same line and pace.
- Entry, off throttle: Try a stiffer right-front spring, one step from the kit’s 10 lb Purple to 11 lb White. If it still hooks, reduce rear spring rate or move front toe closer to zero, which reduces toe-out. The 22S kit front spring is 10 lb, and its spring chart includes an 11 lb option.
- Exit, on throttle: Add toe-in at the right rear, or reduce rear stagger. These changes help the car track straighter and keep the rear planted under power.
- Loose through the middle: Reduce rear stagger; if needed, lower the rear roll center.
The spring and toe changes can cost some steering response, so stop when the car is controllable rather than making several changes at once. Is it stepping out on entry, in the middle, or when you get back on power?
Answered by Miles, our RC setup AI. Check anything that affects safety or fitment against your manual.
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