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Old 24-02-2014
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Default SX3 Setups for a newbie!

I'm pretty new to racing but I'm looking to start fettling my Setups a little.

My brother built my car for me and so everything has been set fairly standard straight out the box, I've now got to grips with it (qualified 2nd in the B final this weekend!!) but know I need to adjust things to improve the car to the conditions.

I've done a few meets indoors on slippy floor with a bit of carpet. Cars gone well but I'm not sure what small adjustments to make to improve grip etc.

So, in essence a few basics would be good from some of your experiences. I.e,. Slippy floors require lighter shock oil, less ride height, more or less camber, tyres for certain conditions etc etc. I really am clueless!!!

I really do want to start with the basics though before getting to technical.

I have a couple more indoor meetings to do before the summer!! (Woohoo!)

Any help would be very welcome.

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I really am clueless!!!



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Lol! Well feel free to write down what little knowledge you have!! .......... Shouldn't take long!!
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My advise is the following:
- download all setup-sheets from the Schumacher site
- download all setups from the petit-rc site

Read them, try to find out, what the differences are. Maybe you find out the basics for generating grip, aggressivity of the steering, if not: maybe someone will give further explanations to the explanations given in the handbook. Never forget: those team drivers have a very experienced driving skill. they know, how to handle the car. They use motors, which will overcharge me fully. They use high speed servos. What`s the value of the "best" steering setup, when the servo is too slow?

Write down your own setup sheet.

Never forget: everyone has a different driving style. some guys need a very "settled car, some people need understeer, some need oversteer... All a matter of personal preferences.

If you got some basic ideas about the set ups: go to a track:
- Try to drive as much as you can.
- but: start with your setup
- and each 5-10 laps change a bit.
- but at each run, change one detail, only

I would start with different tyres
then try different springs, then the different wholes in the wishbone then the holes in the towers. And then when you think: this fits! change the ride hight.

And then, you can change the other settings like toe-in, camber,.....
And then: change the oil in the dampers.

Other guys may have a different order, its a personal preference. Maybe you can start with the ride hight, directly after having changed the springs. It is up to you.
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That's great - useful guidance and just what I was looking for.

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Jac,

one detail: in general, I use the front anti-roll bar.
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