Losi LOSB0105BD - Manual (Page 17)

Tuning the Rear End of the 1/10 Strike SCT (CONT’D)
Pro-squat is generated by raising the rear of the pivot
relative to the front. This will decrease forward traction
and initial steering, but provide more on-power steering on
high-traction surfaces. Pro-squat will also help the 1/10
Strike SCT from pulling wheelies on high-bite surfaces.
Tuning the Chassis of the 1/10 Strike SCT
Slipper Adjustment:
After fully tightening the adjustment nut (so the coils of the
spring just touch) loosen the slipper adjustment nut 2 1/2
turns. This will be a good starting point for your slipper
settings.
Ride Height:
This is the height of the chassis in relation to the surface.
It is an adjustment that affects the way your 1/10 Strike
SCT turns and goes through bumps. To check the ride
height, drop one end (front or rear) of the 1/10 Strike SCT
from about a 5-6 inch height onto a flat surface. Once the
1/10 Strike SCT settles into a position, check the height of
that end of the 1/10 Strike SCT in relationship to the
surface. To raise the ride height, lower the shock collar on
the shock evenly on the end (front or rear) of the 1/10
Strike SCT that you are working on. To lower the ride
height, raise the shock collar. Both left and right nuts
should be adjusted evenly.
Every driver likes a little different feel so you should try
small ride height adjustments to obtain the feel you like.
This should be one of the last adjustments after every-
thing else has been dialed in (tuned). Do not use ride
height adjustment as a substitute for a change in spring
rate.
Tuning the Rear End of the 1/10 Strike SCT
Shock Location:
Moving the shocks in on the arm will result in more
forward traction and let the 1/10 Strike SCT drive more
square off the turn.
Static Camber:
Having the same definition as for the front end and
measured in the same fashion, rear camber can also be a
critical tuning feature. Testing has shown that running a
small amount of negative camber (.5-1 degree) is best.
Increasing negative rear camber (in the range of 1.5-3
degrees) will increase stability and traction in corners, but
decrease high-speed stability. Decreasing rear camber (in
the range of 0-1.5 degrees) will decrease stability and
traction in corners, but will increase high-speed stability.
Inboard Camber Location:
The 1/10 Strike SCT has multiple rear camber locations.
Using a longer camber link will improve stability and
traction (grip). Using a shorter camber link will increase
steering while decreasing rear grip. Running the camber
link in the inside position on the camber block will give
your 1/10 Strike SCT more steering entering the turn as it
will let the 1/10 Strike SCT set over the rear tire and give
you more forward traction exiting the turn. As you move
the camber link towards the outside of the 1/10 Strike
SCT, you will gain less initial steering, however, you will
gain more steering as the 1/10 Strike SCT exits the turn.
The 1/10 Strike SCT has the capabilities of a lower row of
holes on the camber block for the inner camber link
location. The lower hole gives the 1/10 Strike SCT more
camber gain (more angle relative to arm = more camber
gain). This can be helpful when the surface gets bumpy
and rutted to help the rear end of the 1/10 Strike SCT go
through the bumps easier due to the increased camber
gain of the tires.
Outboard Camber Location:
Running the camber link in the inside position on the hub
will generate more rotation entering a turn, but decrease
steering on exit. Running the camber link in the furthest
outer position on the hub will generate more stability
entering a turn and increase steering on exit.
Toe-In:
The stock toe-in is 3 degrees of inboard per side and 0
degrees in the hub.
Anti/Pro-Squat:
Increasing anti-squat is generated by raising the front of
the pivot block, relative to the rear of the pivot. This will
increase initial steering and forward traction. You can
increase anti-squat in 1 degree increments by using two
.030 washers between the front of the pivot plate and
pivot block.
Slipper Adjustment Nut Slipper Adjustment Nut
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