Instructions
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b) Conguringthewheelalignment
Thewheelalignment(toe-in=gureA,toe-out=gureB)describes
the alignment of the wheel plane relative to the direction of travel.
When the vehicle moves, the tyres are pushed apart due to rolling
resistance. As a result, they are not parallel to the direction of travel.
Tocompensateforthis,thetyresofthestationaryvehiclecanbead-
justedinawaysothattheypointslightlyinwards.Thistoe-inimproves
the lateral cornering of the tyre and therefore results in a more direct
response to steering commands.
Todecreasethesteeringresponse, usetoe-out (thewheelsofthe
stationary vehicle will point outwards).
A toe angle of more than 3° toe-in (A) or toe-out (B) may
causesteeringdifcultiesandreducesthespeed.Italso
increases tyre wear.
Thegureaboveshowsaheavilyover-emphasisedsetting.Itisonlyusedtoshowthedifferencebetween
toe-inandtoe-out.Ifasimilarsettingisusedforthevehicle,itwillbeverydifculttocontrol!
Setting the front axle toe:
Turnthesteeringarm(A)toadjustthetoe-in/toe-outfor
thefrontaxle.Thesteeringarmhasaleftandright-hand-
ed thread, therefore you do not need to remove it when
making adjustments.
Always turn both steering arms by the same amount (left
and right front wheels), otherwise you will have to adjust
the trim on the remote control (or even adjust the servo
bar).
Thereareseveralholesontheknuckle(B)tosecurethe
steering arm; these are designed to change the steering
lock angle for the front wheel (Ackermann angle).
The manufacturer has congured the optimal setting,
thereforeyoudonotneedtochangethexingpoint(B).
Setting the rear axle toe:
Therearaxletoeispresetandcannotbechanged.
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A
B