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March 27, 2024
Car not tracking well in the straights? Having trouble getting enough traction? Read on for solutions!
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Increase stability
Caster
(F): more
Camber
: more front, then more rear
Toe
: wheels closer to straight, especially front (0 degrees)
Shock damping
: heavier front / lighter rear
Tires (F/R):
harder compound
Track width
(F): wider
Droop
: less (for high-speed stability)
Increase traction
Most impact
Camber (F/R): less
Anti-squat
: less
Toe: more rear toe-in
Roll center
: lower
Camber link (R): longer
Weights
: bias weight to rear
Transmission layout
(2WD off-road): standup / 4-gear
Droop (pan car): more rear
Diff fluid
(4WD): lighter
Shock angle
: inward at rear tower
Shock damping: lighter oil / more/larger piston holes
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Less impact
Loosen
slipper clutch
/ lighter clutch springs (esp on low-grip tracks)
Reduce wandering
Improve ability to drive straight easily.
Toe: more front toe-out
Caster: more
Straights Troubleshooting
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