BATTERY PLACEMENT
The battery placement of the Evader can be adjusted with the
foam spacers which will affect the truck’s rear traction.
Spacing the battery in the forward position will create less
rear traction. Spacing the battery in the rear position will
create more rear traction.
RIDE HEIGHT
The ride height of the Evader ST Pro affects how it jumps and
handles. The ride height of the Evader ST Pro is adjustable
through the threaded pre-load adjusters on the shock bodies.
To measure the ride height of the Evader, set the truck up as
if you are ready to run. Push the front of the truck down all of
the way and release it. When the truck returns the front arms
should be parallel with the surface. The rear ride height is set
up the same except that the drive shafts are parallel with the
surface. Lowering the front ride height will increase steering
response due to more weight on the front wheels. Lowering
the rear ride height will increase rear traction and reduce
steering response due to more weight on the rear wheels.
CAMBER LINK PLACEMENT
The camber link placement affects the traction and handling
on rough tracks. Using a long mounting position will increase
traction but decrease stability. Shortening the link will increase
stability, but decrease traction.
SLIPPER ADJUSTMENT
The slipper clutch is designed to help prevent gear breakage
during jumping and controls traction. The slipper should not
be overtightened. This could cause damage to the differential
gears. The slipper should be set so that it slips for 1-2 feet
from a stop with a fully charged battery.
FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering and
produce quicker suspension reaction. Moving the tops of the
shocks in will result in slower steering reaction, but greater
smoothness over bumps. Mounting the bottoms of the shocks
in the inside hole will give more slow speed steering but will
take away some high speed steering.
REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
Moving the tops of the shocks in will result in more traction in
the corners and greater smoothness over the bumps. Moving
the tops of the shocks out will give the truck more steering
and enable it to handle large jumps better. Moving the bottom
of the shock in will give the car a smoother feel through
bumps, but will reduce stability. Moving the bottom of the
shock out will cause the car to exit corners more stable but
not be as smooth through rough sections of the track.
SHOCK OILS AND SHOCK SPRINGS
Many different combinations can be used between the shock
oils and shock springs. Some basic guidelines when setting
up the Evader are that if the rear end is stiff, the truck will have
more steering and less rear traction. Hardening the front will
result in less steering and more rear traction. (Changing the
position of the threaded shock pre-load adjusters results in
ride-height change. It does not change the spring tension.)
Thinner shock oil will make the shocks react faster, but makes
the truck less stable and may cause the truck to bottom out
over large jumps. Thicker shock oil makes the truck smoother
over large jumps and in straights, but less reactive over rough
sections. We have filled the shocks with 20 weight shock oil,
which is a good choice for most driving conditions.
SHOCK PISTONS
“1x3” Shock Piston:
1 = The diameter of each piston hole.
3 = How many holes the piston has.
The Evader ST Pro comes with optional shock pistons to help
you tune your kit to the different track conditions. You will find a
1x3, 1.10x3, 1.20x3 (stock), 1.30x3 and a 1.40x3. You can
obtain the same static feel by going with a larger hole in the
piston and thicker oil or a smaller hole in the piston and a
thinner oil. However, the handling of the car will be different.
Typically you would use a large hole piston with thicker oil for
bumpy or rutted tracks. This helps keep the oil from “packing”
up.You would use small hole with thinner oil for tracks with large
jumps. This helps keep the chassis from “slapping” the ground.
ADJUSTABLE STEERING RATE
Adjust the D/R to increase or decrease the steering travel.
When first learning to drive, adjust the dual rate for less
steering travel. As you get to be a better driver, adjust the
dual rate for more steering travel.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (ACKERMAN)
Choose the best steering link location for your driving style.
Use the outer location (most common) for a smoother, more
predictable feel. Use the inner location for a more aggressive,
responsive feel.
Smooth Feel
Aggressive Feel
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