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October 03, 2008 at
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What's it do? How much?
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October 04, 2008 at
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Posted By: CRobinson on October 03 2008 at 11:18:52 PM
What's it do? How much?
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Shortens the wheel base on the left side. About a quarter inch standard. Less on big tracks. Helps turn the car. Often used a a crutch by amateurs on small heavy tracks. If you are doing this adjustment to an extreme it is a bad idea. My best advice is keep the most basic set up possible and make adjustments to your driving.
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October 04, 2008 at
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Sumthing4 is right. I only run like a 1/8 to 3/16 lead on the right front and mostly because I want to be sure it is not leading on the left under a load. Some guys use to lead the rear axle. This is a bad idea. Can really make your car mad. Most of the chassis manufactures have a good set up sheet on their web sites. If you follow the instruction you will be very close. Exotic set ups were designed to confuse rookies and throw off copy cat competitors. Good luck.
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October 05, 2008 at
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Thanks. How about offset? I've heard everything from straight up to 3" to the left?
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October 06, 2008 at
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Try not put a bunch of lead into the RF, your (squareing )measurement is miniscule on a 50" axle ,(its easy to get carried away) , I think most of the information on here is correct thus far, remember "K-I-S-S" (Keep- It- Simple -Stupid) , sometimes might be the best advice? , the 3" off on the LF aids in clearance on the pittman rod (assumeing your utililizeing a 8" wheel) this will change steering dimension a bit, but, proubly worth the clearance debate , contact your chassis builder if you have something way off from a standard (typical) chassis , Remain on your squareing routine, its interesting to take a bunch of measurements, but, dont get confused if something doesnt look right, take your time, measure again and again! like I said, give your builder a call he'll be your best information for specific questions. your going to need to know him/them anyhow, I dont know of a good racer that doesnt, goodluck!
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