Straights Troubleshooting

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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

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