Hi Adam. First off I find your videos really helpful, so thanks for taking the time to do them. 2nd, when are you coming down to Australia. You have a lot of fans here who would love to meet and race with you. My question is; how do you determine how much drop you run? Thanks for your time/
+James Armstrong Thank you James. I've been to Australia a couple of time and love it. Basically the more droop the easier the vehicle will be to drive, but can be sluggish and slightly slower lap times. th-cam.com/video/rUCARsjOSls/w-d-xo.html
When you're adjusting the droop screw when the car is not sitting on the tires or under a load how is the droop screw changing anything? My droop screw doesn't make contact with the chassis when my car is on a stand because the swing arms are fully drooped. So any adjustment to the droop screw doesn't shorten or lengthen the shock when doing this adjustment. Make sense?
Yes, I understand but your droop screws should be touching the chassis when the vehicle is in the air or on a car stand. If they are touching, they aren't doing there job.
I hear what you're saying though. I was thinking about this differently (car isn't in front of me for reference). I see what you are explaining now. Thank you for the response!
Why not measure at the wheel axle, where the droop actually "happens"? It's a lot easier as well with the right tools and a lot more consistant (when you move the shocks your values mean nothing).
+Adam Drake hi Adam, thank you for a fast reply. i have used the same techniques for my rc8.2e and it is so much easier. but what i have found is the droop screw were wearing down the chassis. Is there anyway to stop this from happening? thank you . :-)
+Linh O It happens with most vehicles. Mugen uses a droop screw with a larger header and it helps a lot. I'm not sure if they'll fit on other vehicles.
another good video !! thanks again ! very helpful, also see you run the 110% wheel nuts !!! awesome !!
C.A. MOON My pleasure.
Adam thanks for the info. You should do a video on adjusting toe.
+fastwayne81
My pleasure. Happy to help.
Does the droop screw head ware out overtime which in return causes inconsistency when measuring droop height?
Adam do you ever set up a car with a set up station.
+fastwayne81
Hello, I don't use a set up station.
Hi Adam. First off I find your videos really helpful, so thanks for taking the time to do them. 2nd, when are you coming down to Australia. You have a lot of fans here who would love to meet and race with you.
My question is; how do you determine how much drop you run?
Thanks for your time/
+James Armstrong
Thank you James. I've been to Australia a couple of time and love it. Basically the more droop the easier the vehicle will be to drive, but can be sluggish and slightly slower lap times. th-cam.com/video/rUCARsjOSls/w-d-xo.html
What are the "safe" values to run your droop between. Example, the rear will you run anything from 117 to 121?
TheAkhor It depends on the out rear hinge pin location, but usually 103 - 105mm in the front and 117 - 120mm in the rear.
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I added more droop and it made my shocks spongy and slow rebound. Do you know why please.
Great video as always, where did u get that toolbox on your left
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When you're adjusting the droop screw when the car is not sitting on the tires or under a load how is the droop screw changing anything? My droop screw doesn't make contact with the chassis when my car is on a stand because the swing arms are fully drooped. So any adjustment to the droop screw doesn't shorten or lengthen the shock when doing this adjustment. Make sense?
Yes, I understand but your droop screws should be touching the chassis when the vehicle is in the air or on a car stand. If they are touching, they aren't doing there job.
You mean if they "aren't" touching, they aren't doing there job?
I hear what you're saying though. I was thinking about this differently (car isn't in front of me for reference). I see what you are explaining now. Thank you for the response!
Is this rebound stop that is on the set up sheets?
Yes sir.
what is the top speed
What does more or less droop do for your vehicle?
th-cam.com/video/rUCARsjOSls/w-d-xo.html
Should this be done before or after setting ride height?
Sean Hatch setting your droop shouldn't affect ride height. So it won't matter which you do first
I usually set my droop first.
Hi Adam, can I use this method to set my droop on my Team Associated Rc8.2e buggy? THANKS
+Linh O
Yes sir.
Why not measure at the wheel axle, where the droop actually "happens"? It's a lot easier as well with the right tools and a lot more consistant (when you move the shocks your values mean nothing).
Robin Frischkopf That way will also work well.
Explained well.. however doesnt explain why, or when to alter, and which end to alter for what reason.
***** This should be very helpful. www.mugenracing.com/content/tuning%20guide/MSR%20tuning%20guide.pdf
Hi Adam, can I use this method to set my droop on my Team Associated Rc8.2e buggy? THANKS
+Linh O
Yes.
+Adam Drake hi Adam, thank you for a fast reply. i have used the same techniques for my rc8.2e and it is so much easier. but what i have found is the droop screw were wearing down the chassis. Is there anyway to stop this from happening? thank you . :-)
+Linh O
It happens with most vehicles. Mugen uses a droop screw with a larger header and it helps a lot. I'm not sure if they'll fit on other vehicles.
What diameter is the thread on it?
+Linh O
I'm not near one at the moment to take a measurement, but I think it's 4mm.