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b) Setting the Alignment
Wheel alignment (toe-in = figure „A“, toe-out = figure „B“) describes the
relation of the wheel level to the driving direction.
While driving, the tyres are pushed apart in the front because of the rol-
ling friction. This is why they are no longer precisely parallel to the driving
direction.
To compensate, the tyres of the stationary vehicle can be adjusted so that
they point slightly inwards. This toe-in improves lateral cornering of the
tyres and leads to a more direct response to steering.
If a milder response to steering is desired, this can be achieved accordin-
gly by adjusting a toe-out, i.e. the wheels of the stationary vehicle point
outward.
An alignment angle of more than 3° toe-in (A) or toe-out (B) will lead to handling problems and decreased
speed. It will also increase tyre wear.
The figure above shows a strongly over-emphasised setting. It is only used for showing the difference
between toe-in and toe-out. If such a setting is used for the vehicle, it will be very difficult to control!
Setting front axle alignment:
For the front axle, alignment can be set by turning the track
rod (1). Because the track rod has a left and right hand
thread at either end, it does not need to be dismantled to
be adjusted.
Turn both track rods of the left and right front wheels even-
ly. Otherwise, you need to adjust the trim of the transmitter
or even correct the steering servo control (e.g. adjust ser-
vo rod or attach servo arm to the servo differently).
The attachment points of the track rod in the steering plate (2) should not be changed, since they influence
the Ackermann angle (the wheel on the inside of the curve deflects more than the outer one. The manufac
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turer has already made the best setting here.
Setting rear axle alignment:
The track of the rear axle in this vehicle is set and cannot be changed.
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B
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