Team Losi LOSB0290 1/10 Slider RTR, User Manual

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more forward traction and let the 1/10 Slider drive more square
off the turn.
Static Camber
: Having the same definition as for the front end
and measured in the same fashion, rear camber can also be a
critical tuning feature. Testing has shown that running a small
amount of negative camber (.5-1 degree) is best. Increasing
negative rear camber (in the range of 1.5-3 degrees) will
increase stability and traction in corners, but decrease high
speed stability. Decreasing rear camber (in the range of 0-1.5
degrees) will decrease stability and traction in corners, but will
increase high-speed stability.
Inboard Camber Location : The 1/10 Slider has multiple rear
camber locations. Using a longer camber link will improve
stability and traction (grip). Using a shorter camber link will
increase steering while decreasing rear grip. Running the
camber link in the inside position on the shock tower will give
your 1/10 Slider more steering entering the turn as it will let
the 1/10 Slider set over the rear tire and give you more forward
traction exiting the turn. As you move the camber link towards
the outside of the 1/10 Slider, you will gain less initial steering,
however, you will gain more steering as the 1/10 Slider exits the
turn. The 1/10 Slider now has the capabilities of a lower row of
holes in the rear shock tower for the inner camber link location.
The lower hole gives the 1/10 Slider more camber gain (more
angle relative to arm = more camber gain). This can be helpful
when tracks get bumpy and rutted to help the rear end of the
1/10 Slider go through the bumps easier due to the increased
camber gain of the tires.
Outboard Camber Location
: Running the camber link in the
inside position on the hub will generate more rotation entering
a turn, but decrease steering on exit. Running the camber link
in the furthest outer position on the hub will generate more
stability entering a turn and increase steering on exit.
Toe-In
: The stock toe-in is 3 degrees of inboard per side and 0
degrees in the hub.
Anti/Pro-Squat : Increasing anti-squat is generated by raising
the front of the pivot block, relative to the rear of the pivot.
This will increase initial steering and forward traction. You can
increase anti-squat in 1 degree increments by using two .030
washers between the front of the pivot plate and pivot block.
Pro-squat is generated by raising the rear of the pivot relative to
the front. This will decrease forward traction and initial steering,
but provide more on-power steering on high-traction surfaces.
Pro-squat will also help the 1/10 Slider from pulling wheelies on
high-bite surfaces.
Tuning the Chassis of the 1/10 Slider
Slipper Adjustment:
After fully tightening the adjustment
nut (so the coils of the spring just touch) loosen the slipper
adjustment nut 2 1/2 turns. This will be a good starting point for
Ride Height
: This is the height of the chassis in relation to
the surface. It is an adjustment that affects the way your 1/10
Slider turns and goes through bumps. To check the ride height,
drop one end (front or rear) of the 1/10 Slider from about a
5-6 inch height onto a flat surface. Once the 1/10 Slider settles
into a position, check the height of that end of the 1/10 Slider
in relationship to the surface. To raise the ride height, lower
the shock collar on the shock evenly on the end (front or rear)
of the 1/10 Slider that you are working on. To lower the ride
height, raise the shock collar. Both left and right nuts should be
adjusted evenly.
Every driver likes a little different feel so you should try small
ride height adjustments to obtain the feel you like. This should
be one of the last adjustments after everything else has been
dialed in (tuned). Do not use ride height adjustment as a
substitute for a change in spring rate. If your 1/10 Slider needs
a softer or firmer spring, change the spring. Do not think that
simply moving the shock collars will change the stiffness of the
spring; it will not.
Tuning the Rear End of the 1/10 Slider
Shock Location : Moving the shocks in on the arm will result in
your slipper settings.