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FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
Top Shock Outer Positions:
More Steering,
Faster Suspension Reaction
Inner Mount Positions:
More Slow Speed Steering
Outer Mount Positions:
More High Speed Steering
Top Shock Inner Positions:
Slower Steering,
Smoother Over Bumps
Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering and
produce quicker suspension reaction, but will result in slower
steering reaction. Mounting the bottoms of the shocks in the
inside hole of the arms will give more slow speed steering
but will take away some high speed steering.
REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
Top Shock Outer Positions:
More Steering,
More Control Over Bumps
Inner Mount Positions:
Less Steering,
Smoother Over Bumps
Outer Mount Positions:
More Steering,
Less Control Over Bumps
Top Shock Inner Positions:
More Rear Grip,
Smoother Over Bumps
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 Baja Bug
more steering and enable it to handle large jumps better.
CLEANING TIPS
The VW Baja Bug is fun to drive through the dirt and mud.
When it comes time to clean the chassis, here are a few tips:
1. Remove the ESC, motor, receiver and steering servo.
Wipe down using a slightly damp cloth.
2. Remove the wheels and wash with water. A small scrub
brush works well.
3. Rinse off the body and chassis with water.
4. Wipe dry thoroughly.
5. Relubricate the wheel bearings and servo saver.
TIP:
To
keep the metal parts from rusting, spray lightly with WD-40.
6. Reassemble making sure all parts move free.
SLIPPER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT! To protect the transmission gears, it is
imperative that the slipper is properly set. If too tight, or
locked, gear damage will occur.
Loosen Nut:
More Slip
Tighten Nut:
Less Slip
Slipper Adjustment Nut
1. Tighten the slipper adjustment nut all the way down.
2. Loosen the adjustment nut two full turns.
3. Set the kit on the work surface and try to rotate the spur
gear by hand. It should be hard to turn with both the rear
wheels resting on your work surface.
4. If it turns easily the slipper adjustment nut needs to be
tighter. Tighten the adjustment nut 1/8th of a turn and try
to rotate the spur gear again.
5. If the gear will not turn, then the slipper is too tight. Loosen
the adjustment nut 1/8th of a turn and try to rotate the spur
gear again.
6. For the fi nal adjustment use a fully charged pack to run
the Baja Bug. Place the Baja Bug on the surface it will be
run on and give it a short 1-2 second burst of full throttle.
When adjusted correctly it should slip for 1-2 feet without
the tires breaking loose. If the tires do break loose, the
slipper will need to be set looser. If it slips for more than
the recommended 1-2 feet, it is set too loose and will need
to be set tighter.
7. Repeat each step as needed to get the desired setting.
TUNING
