D4 Setup Discussion

[jimmy]

Sticky thread for discussing setups - try to keep the other thread just for posting setups if you can

[PTRU]

Hi Griff55

well done on TQ and win.
Glad you like the car. Nise car to build one of the best I have built.
What set up did you use

Phill T

[dan_kitty]

is there a spring set out out for the d4 yet?

if not what suspention setup from the box is best for uk outdoor tracks?

ta
dan

[mark christopher]

hotbodies do some (part numbers in the manual) but no stock at mirage yet

[GRIFF55]

I have been using the kit springs, they seem ok on most types of track, but could do with some stiffer ones in some conditions

[gramey]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

hotbodies do some (part numbers in the manual) but no stock at mirage yet

Mark, I had two sets of optional springs arrive last week, pink & white (actually they are still black but with a dob of paint on one end) and I shall be trying the pink ones this weekend.
At our last meeting, my first with the D4, I found the kit springs were fine on our track which is outdoors. I'm going to try the pink springs first as this is what was suggested by Mr Trueman Snr. I believe? in another thread.
I also got the optional rear uprights and toe in blocks so I'll have a fiddle with those as well. I've fitted the 0.5 uprights to start with and the 2.5 mm toe block to keep an overall 3 deg. rear toe.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by gramey

Mark, I had two sets of optional springs arrive with my rear uprights and toe blocks last week, white & pink (actually they're still black but with a dob of paint on one end).
I found the kit springs worked pretty well on our track, which is outdoors, using 30 wt oil all round. I started with fairly light oil as I didn't want to over damp the springs.
You may be able to get more out of the car with different springs, I'm going to try the pink ones this Sunday weather permitting, and oil etc. but as a starting point I found this set up worked well outdoors.

yup out of stock for hubs and springs

[joffacn]

Hi

Where can you download the new Blank setup sheet?
There are several setups on the new sheet - but I cannot find a Blank.
These new sheets look "cleaner" being in English only.

Thanks Jeff

[GRIFF55]

Anyone got a good base setup for grass tracks yet??

[dan_kitty]

I need to calm down the rear end a bit, its kicking out a bit too much. Too much steering making it twitchy. From a out the box setting (apart from removing roll bar) , which should i adjust first, front or rear? Dont have much time for messing with it to much so thought id try and get some advice beforehand. Im guessing lenghing the rear camber links as a start, or should i be messing with suspention links on the tower/wishbone?

this is for outdoor grass tracks

any advice appreciated
ta

[gramey]

I run mine with 0 camber/ 1 deg. toe out at the front, 2.5 deg. toe in and -2 deg. camber at the back, HB Pink springs and 40 (F) / 35 (R) oil. Rear shocks 2nd hole in (working form the outside of the car) top & bottom, 2nd hole in top and outer hole on wishbone at the front.
To a good driver this probably sounds complete pants but it works o.k. for me running on an outdoor grass track. Ballistic Buggy green mini spikes or yellows if completely dry.

[dan_kitty]

ok ta, some things to try there, although i aint got my option springs yet

cheers