kick up alters other things too
1.10 KICK-UP (FRONT)
Front kick-up is the angle of the front lower
suspension arm when viewed from the
side of the car. With kick-up the front of
the arm is higher than the rear of the arm.
Kick-up may be built into the design of the
chassis plate (bend upwards at the front)
or it may be accomplished by altering the
angle of the front lower inner pivot pins.
Front kick-up is used to adjust the amount
of weight transfer to the front when the car
is off-throttle or under braking.
EFFECTS OF FRONT KICK-UP ADJUSTMENT
FRONT KICK-UP
ANGLE CHARACTERISTICS
More kick-up
• More weight transfer to the front of the chassis off-throttle or
under braking
• Chassis compresses or drops more off-throttle or under
braking
• Handling is improved on bumpy tracks
• Decreased steering response
Less kick-up
• Less weight transfer to the front of the chassis off-throttle or
under braking
• Chassis compresses or drops less off-throttle or under
braking
• Handling is improved on smooth tracks
• Increased steering response
ADJUSTING FRONT KICK-UP
Some vehicles (like the XB808) have fi xed
front kick-up, though optional parts may
be available to allow adjustment. When
front kick-up is adjustable, it is typically
adjusted via adjustable holders for the front
lower inner pivot pin.