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RIDE HEIGHT

ADJUSTING REAR TRACK-WIDTH

Adjust rear track-width using the two (2) lower

pivotballs in the rear hubs, and also the rear

upper camber link:

• INCREASE rear track-width (wider):

Turn OUT (CCW) both lower pivotballs

equally, and lengthen the rear upper

camber link.

• DECREASE rear track-width (narrower):

Turn IN (CW) both lower pivotballs equally,

and shorten the rear upper camber link.

RIDE HEIGHT

Ride height is the height of the chassis in relation to the

surface it is sitting on, with the car ready to run. Ride

height affects the car’s traction since it alters the car’s

center of gravity and roll center. Because of changes in

suspension geometry and ground clearance, there are

negative consequences to altering ride height too much.

Ride height is measured with the wheels on the car, and

the car ready-to-run. Measure and adjust ride height with

the car ready-to-run but without the body. Use the shock

preload collars to raise and lower the ride height.

EFFECTS OF RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Decreasing ride height

(lowering the car)

• Increases overall grip.

• Better on smooth tracks.

Increasing ride height

(raising the car)

• Decreases overall grip.

• Better on bumpy tracks (prevents bottoming).

RIDE HEIGHT AND TIRES

The car’s ride height decreases as the foam tires wear down to smaller diameters. The foam tires may wear at different rates front-to-back, and

left-to-right, which may eventually result in an uneven ride height at all four corners and an incorrect overdrive ratio. You should try to select tire

hardness to achieve even tire wear for longer races. For more information, see the tips for using foam tires.

RIDE HEIGHT AND SUSPENSION SETTINGS

Suspension settings are unaffected by the wheels/tires you put on the car, only the ride height is affected. When you use a set-up system (such as

the HUDY All-In-One Set-Up Solution) to set your suspension settings, the suspension settings do not change when you put different wheels on the

car. With the car sitting on the ground, it may appear that certain settings are different, but this may be due to uneven tires, or tires with different

diameters. However, the settings you set using a set-up system are the true suspension settings.

MEASURING RIDE HEIGHT

INITIAL STEPS SET-UP COMPONENTS

Prepare the car as follows: Use the following set-up components:

• Shocks: Attach the shocks

• Wheels: Attach the wheels. Tire diameters should be: 59mm front / 60mm rear.

• Ride Height Gauge

RIDE HEIGHT FRONTRIDE HEIGHT REAR

1. Place the car on the set-up board.

2. Push down and release the front and rear of the car so that the suspension

settles.