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TUNING
GUIDE
When tuning the Evader EXT make sure that you have equal
length shocks, camber rods and steering rods on both sides
(left and right). They do not have to be the same front to rear.
CASTER
Caster refers to the angle which the kingpin is at in relation
to the surface when viewed from the side. 0° of caster means
that the kingpin is straight up and down. The Evader EXT
comes stock with 30° of caster and is not adjustable.
CAMBER
Camber refers to the angle at which the tire and wheel ride
in relation to the ground when viewed from the front or rear.
Negative camber is when the tire and wheel lean inward and
positive camber is when the tire and wheel lean outward.
Typically you want 0° to 2° of negative camber. Never put in
positive camber. Make sure that both sides have equal amounts
of camber by keeping the camber turnbuckles equal in length.
FRONT TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT
Toe-in and toe-out refer to the angle which the tire is at
when viewed from above. Toe-in increases stability under
acceleration. However, toe-in also decreases steering when
entering a corner. Toe-out will increase steering into corners,
but will decrease the overall stability during acceleration. The
front typically is set-up with 0° to -2° of toe-in.
WHEEL BASE
Wheel base is the distance from the center of the front wheel
to the center of the rear wheel. Lengthening the wheel base
of the Evader increases steering, but decreases rear traction
as a result of increased weight distribution to the front wheels.
Decreasing the wheel base of the Evader will increase rear
traction, but decrease steering.
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, but more steering. Spacing the battery in the
rear position will create more rear traction with less steering.
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.
