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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jan 3, 2015 11:52:03 GMT -6
I haven't found one that caused a over run of my set up as it is leaned left to start with so that such factors are not a bother! Every track has its own twist, high, low, or straights! If not within adequate ranges of travel to start with using others, I can see the lines that change the reactions of each corner of the chassis! We have no set lines to run and maneuverability is key in passing at any point on the track! If your cross gives you left rear when hitting a high bank twist, it would become greater going in with the right front the first to arrive and looser coming off! This is why the use of counter weight of low, left, and rear to allow rt. ft. spring give with out upset of left rear is so important! Most may not see all the benefits of preloads until addressing such issues of track twist with out the chassis' reaction happening at the frame! Absorbing the impact and not changing pound setting is one key factor in limits of preloads! As they reach closer to their limits , the reaction to the frame is most important! This is where extreme caster comes in to save the day by twisting the frame to limit quicker or extend range limits to control said factors in track twist or chassis roll to maintain pounds at each wheel as set or as needed by the turning to the right or left to give the chassis and driver more control or give as the case maybe! Do you not think that you could be faster with more chassis and driver control with the track having less with no lines to run and no waiting for a good spot to pass! Most are amazed after the first lap! How much harder would you run if trusting in the chassis' reaction more? Most have to make a gear change to cover the RPM increase or on the chip at the flag stand!
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jan 3, 2015 12:22:57 GMT -6
The first to feel the change going in is the right ft. where you need the most free and easy travel to absorb the change! The left front holds the cassis up and allows the right to have movement at the wheel only! If it was stronger by preload the chassis would raise and counter steer the rear on the right side or send the cross sky rocketing! This can happen before, after, or during the nose process as the pounds of transfer are quite different in lever factors by the chassis' weight at the lower A arm or at the tire with off sets creating leverage against the spring! Coming off the corner rolled over the left ft. can be the faulty one if not holding the right rear planted and preloaded correctly to allow the cross to maintain both sides of rear traction! The lead in the left rear back corner is once again helpful as the movement up ft. did not upset the amount of left rear but aided in transfer of more to both sides! If the left can't roll up be assured the right will go down! If track twist is a factor in you chassis' performance it would be more at the right front going in and left ft. coming off as to pounds changing under the chassis twisting with the track!
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jan 3, 2015 13:07:04 GMT -6
If the track twist in banking to straights changes how fast or when your car straightens up off the corner I would rethink the lean factors of running left! Some tracks seem to push you out of the corners while others draw cars down low as each is so very different as graded! Most are just at the tracks mercies with a few holes thrown in for good measure! A few have a high faster bank that is much farther around but sometimes less crowded! Being able to run where you want on any track pays of in getting to the front! Do a little more research and stop blaming it on the track of tonight's choice!
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jan 3, 2015 13:34:16 GMT -6
So it has a slick spot or is it the chassis set up of choice getting loose causing a problem! If many loose traction in the same location it can create a dry spot, dip, or hole! Have you ever had a track to rubber or tack up to what most call a locked down track! Some may be referring to their chassis getting tight or not being able to spin a tire! At any rate the tracks most always change in grip and cornering and your chassis has to be adjustable by the driver to deal with it's needs! Having the correct caster and preloads of your springs is like being able to adjust as you drive! The right steer tightens and to the left loosens if needed and changes pounds and steer at all four wheels! This has been a real advantage in running faster and yet maintaining control by caster twisting the frame to keep up with demands of different track angles and surfaces!
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