Tuning with Shock Angle - Part 1: SIMPLE Version
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- This is the faster and simpler version of Tuning With Shock Angle - it will teach you intuitively how changes in shock angle tune your vehicle's performance.
00:00 Intro
00:36 World Champions
01:39 One Thing at a Time
02:37 Orientation
03:18 Spring Force
05:08 Damping Force
06:40 Wheel Travel
07:28 Progression
08:40 What did we Learn?
09:16 Outro
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Yep, easy, peasy (not really), lol. Well done, most people don't understand that a simple change can affect so many variables. Tuning doesn't need to be the compromise people often claim it is, if you know how to mitigate the effects. One of my favorite videos you have put out. 👍
Absolutely! Thanks for the kind words too.
Very useful, as always.
Glad you think so!
Crazy how one notch on a lot of chassis can change so much! For me the more angle the better but I’m an lcg sporty moa guy….pinion movement and links so involved.
Gonna have to check the math version.
I like low angle too for clearance and low CG. It’s fine as long as you know how to tune for it.
Very nice 👍
Thank you 👍
Great video, smart tuning tips! One adjustment at a time is crucial.
Tire foams or inserts are another misunderstood component.
Great point! When I wrap my head around HOW to EXPLAIN tire inserts in a SIMPLE manner, I'd like to produce a video.
I can't wait for you to 😢do a video on full droup setups
I’m working on spring rate, oil weight and a full droop tuning guide which no one has done to my knowledge. Stay tuned.
@BoomslangSuss nope that's why I'm asking tx
Something that I thought of, after our chat about 1/24th crawlers and the need(or not) of soft springs, no springs or no shocks at all: I've been wondering if the shocks could be replaced by something like the 'flex blades' that came out a while ago? It would be interesting to know if that scissor style pivot could replace shocks completely and more so, be designed and mounted in such a way that it would maximize the front and/or rear end from unloading on steep angles. Might need one arm longer than the other, a bunch of playing around with fore and aft mounting position, etc.
Again, just wanted to throw it at you for consideration and get your initial thoughts. I'll add it to my 'things to try' list, once I get the use of my hands back.
Thanks!
Bert the Weldor
I can’t visualize what you mean by scissor links. But I think there are quite a few great alternatives to four bar linkages and shocks.
@@BoomslangSuss Sorry, yeah, bit vague! :D
Replace the shocks on mini crawlers/1/24th with a linkage. Pivot in the middle of two little pieces ('arms') of carb. fiber or plastic. One end of one piece attaches to the chassis/rails. The end of the other piece attaches to the shock mount, on the axle. Both still mounted via pivot balls. With the pivot in the middle, the "link" opens, like scissors, when the axle drops away from the chassis, closes when the chassis settles down closest to the axle. It would sort of be/act like running shocks without springs (full droop). It would just replace the shocks. Less weight, less space taken up, possibly allow more mounting location options.
Additionally, with some playing around with each 'arm' length, orientation, mounting angle, etc, the thought being that this, in place of shocks, may be able to be set up so it delays the front or back end from unloading on steep up/down hills. Maybe getting an extra few degrees of incline before the front end lets go and falls over backwards. Still playing with it in my head until my hands heal enough to use. Just thought I'd throw it out there for you to shoot holes through or consider it a possible good theory since you've got WAY more experience than I'll ever have! :D
Thanks again and have a good one!
Bert the Weldor
"NO Math"...lol🤣
As someone that is relatively new to the hobby, your videos have been amazing in helping me tune my setups. Thank you for being so thorough and clear. Love your content.
Very much appreciated! Thank you.