In this post, you will find ways to help you understand RC rear toe tuning and link to other sites that will help in your quest in finding the right setup.
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The two main ways to adjust rear toe.
Adjusting with toe-block… is probably the better option. it keeps the CV joint straight, meaning less overall stress on the axle. also, the angle on the CV joint can affect how the car reacts. (mostly on-power).
Adjusting toe with the hub… I would try not to go much more -1 on the hub. (reason of CV joint angle)… but one big benefit of using the hub for toe is you don’t shorten your wheelbase!
Keep in mind toe-in is used for the cheatsheet below. you probably never need toe-out.
More Toe-in
Increasing rear toe.
- Tracks better. (tries to stay in a straight line). or better straight-line grip.
- Better grip cornering and makes the rear feel more locked in.
- If you have too much toe you will have high inconsistency in grip. kinda like having too much weight in the rear or too much anti-squat… where the car is gripping then the next thing you know you’re spinning out.
- Takes more power the more toe your run. so if you want/need more speed you might want to lower it.
Less Toe-in
Decreasing rear toe.
- Will free up the rear in turns. (giving more steering).
- More consistent feel in turns.
- Take less power to use. get longer run times and more speed.
Conclusion… rear-toe is highly important. it has a big role in grip levels of the rear end with little negative effect on other adjustments made.
More info on Rear Toe at…
www.competitionx.com – Toe In / Toe Out
traxxas.com – Camber & Toe-In
www.rcscrapyard.net – Toe Angle for Steering and Straight Line Stability
www.rctech.net – Rear toe-in what is the effect?
rsrc.biz – toe-in, why and how to adjust it
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