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9. Adjustment Possibilities for the Model Car
a) Setting the Camber
The camber is the inclination of the wheel level as viewed from the front (vertical).
Negative inclination
Positive inclination
(Top wheel edge points inwards)
(Top wheel edge points outwards)
The setting of the wheel is exaggerated in the two figures in order to make the difference between nega-
tive and positive cambers more obvious.
The setting on the model vehicle should of course not be as extreme as shown! This not only causes
uncontrollable driving behaviour, but also very fast wear of the inner or outer tyre edges!
• A negative inclination of the front wheels increases the lateral cornering powers of the wheel when driving through
bends, the steering reacts more directly and steering forces are reduced. At the same time the wheel is pushed onto
the axle leg in the direction of the axle. This stops axial bearing clearance, the driving behaviour is calmer.
• A negative inclination on the rear wheels reduces the tendency of the rear of the vehicle to swerve in bends.
• Setting a positive camber on the other hand reduces the cornering force of the wheels and should not be used.
Setting Front Axle Camber:
For setting the camber, turn the upper transverse link
(A).
Because the upper transverse link has a left and right
hand thread at either end, the transverse link does not
need to be dismantled for the camber to be adjusted
In the axle spur there are several more suspension
points (B) for the upper transverse link. When the wheel
rebounds, the camber changes depending on the in-
stallation position (e.g. stronger camber when the
wheel is pushed in).
Figure 2
A
B
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