IGNITE K
2
SET-UP
BASELINE SET-UP INFORMATION FOR THE IGNITE K
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ADJUSTING FOR UNDERSTEER
Understeer can cause many reciprocating effects on
chassis handling. It is important to notice where in
the corner the understeer is taking place. Most
often, a kart will understeer on entry, the driver will
put in more steering input, and once the kart grabs
become loose on exit.
PROBLEM: The front end understeers (pushes) on corner entry.
A list of possible fixes, in order of severity include:
Widen the front track width
Increase front tire air pressures
Increase the amount of camber
Increase the amount of caster
Raise the front spindle (lowering the front ride height)
Move your seat forward, increasing front weight percentage
Increase the Ackerman
PROBLEM: The front end understeers (pushes) on corner exit.
A list of possible fixes, in order of severity include:
Decrease the amount of camber
Soften the rear axle
Increase the Ackerman