About shock mounting

The angle of an RC car's shocks can have a wide range of impacts on handling.

General effects

Inward at the tower

• More progressive feel(softer initially, stiffer when compressed)
• More responsive
• Less side traction
• Front: smoother steering response, easier to drive
• Rear: more mid-corner traction

Outward at the tower

• More linear feel (constant stiffness during compression)
• More initial chassis roll
• More side traction
• Easier to drive
• Front: better handling on bumpy tracks
• Rear: more corner-entry traction

Inward at the arm

• Softer suspension feel
• More responsive
• More traction
• Less rotation in corners
• Outward at the arm

Stiffer suspension feel

• More stable
• More side traction
• Easier to drive

Front shocks

Front shocks more upright

• More reactive
• More initial turn-in
• More front roll
• Stiffer feel

Front shocks more angled

• Less reactive
• Less initial turn-in
• Less front roll
• More stable on bumpy tracks
  

Rear shocks

Rear shocks more upright

• Stiffer suspension
• More steering response
• Less stable over bumps

Rear shocks more angled

• Softer suspension
• Less steering response
• More stable over bumps
  

Changes to the shock angle may require a change in the shock spring/shock oil/shock piston combination to keep other handling characteristics consistent.