Custom Works 0985, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Congratulations! The assembly process is nearly complete. Install wheels and tires of your
choice using the included wheel nuts and bearings. Install the 1/8” spacers on the OUTSIDE of
the front wheels and the black flat washers on the OUTSIDE of the rear wheels before tightening
the nuts. Do not overtighten the nuts.
Body Mounting – When mounting your late model body to the chassis – chose a neutral position (not too far
forward or too far back.) The body can later be moved forward or back using the 3 mounting positions on the
front and rear of the car to achieve a desired handling balance. Also be sure to only trim the front and sides
of the body high enough to just barely clear the track surface when the car is at speed. Having a large air gap
at the front of the car will cause the car to be very tight and be difficult to overcome.
Basic set-up – use the included turnbuckle wrench to fine tune the steering and camber links. Begin with a
slight amount of toe-out on the front wheels. Make sure the servo saver is centered when the wheels are
centered. Adjust the camber links so that all 4 tires lean to the left slightly (1 degree.)
Setup and Tuning
The standard build settings for the kit will provide a good starting point for an average high- bite track. We’ve done our
best to provide the racer with the best possible car, however it is the tuning of the car to the particular driver and track
conditions that will make it a consistent winner. The following tuning tips can be used to dial the car into a specific track
and situation. Each section is listed by order of importance.
1. Tires
Handling is the most important factor in dirt oval racing when it comes to lower lap times and winning races and at least
50% of handling is in the tires. For rubber tire racing, the Custom Works Sticker tires are good for high bite tracks and
can be run with very little preparation. For foam tire racing we recommend the Custom Works X2 compound as the
starting point for most setups. Foam tires must be grooved to get maximum traction. If you don’t have the equipment to
groove tires, check with your local hobby shop or track for help and advice. Most will have a tire truer/groover available
for use and can show you how to use it. Tires should trued down to roughly 2.7” diameter and grooved 1/16” deep
using the patterns below to start. Cross-grooves on the rear tires should be roughly ¼” apart for medium bite tracks and
3/8” apart for higher bite surfaces. Next the tires should be prepped with a traction additive. We have found Dr. Witt’s
Magic “It” to be one of the most consistent traction additives
available. Other more aggressive traction additives can
over-soften the tires and are often not consistent over the length of a race. The final step is to scuff the tires. This can
be accomplished by driving counter clockwise on a slightly abrasive concrete or paved surface but it best done on the
track where the tires are going to be used. Usually the drier the track is the more quickly the tires will break in. The tire
grooves will develop a slight taper when properly broken in, and should have noticeably more grip on the track compared
to when they were new. After a race, tires should be cleaned with a mild degreaser spray and rag, allowed to dry, and
traction additive re-applied. When the tires wear, re-cut the grooves to the original depth. If tires are wearing out
quickly, consider using a harder compound tire.