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TUNING
GUIDE
When tuning the Vendetta SC make sure that you have equal
lengths from one side to the other on the shocks, upper rods,
and front pivot ball knuckles. Also, make sure to have the
shock pre-load adjusters at the same setting from left to
right. They do not have to be the same front to rear.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The ride height of the Vendetta SC is easily adjusted by
using the clip-on pre-load collars. To increase the ride height
of the Vendetta SC, add more pre-load collars between the
shock cap and the upper shock collar. Make sure you have
the same pre-load from side to side. To lower the ride height,
remove the pre-load collars.
TIP:
Rough, bumpy surfaces
require higher ride height; fl at, smooth, or high traction
surfaces allow a lower ride height.
PINIONS
The Vendetta SC comes stock with the 12 tooth pinion. To
obtain higher top speeds you can install a larger pinion gear
onto the motor. This will, however, decrease your acceleration
and run time.
TIP:
Smaller pinion equals more torque, less
top speed. Larger pinion equals more top speed, less torque.
If you use a larger pinion, it is recommended that you either
solder your motor wires directly to the ESC or use a hich-
current motor connector.
WHEELBASE
REAR HUB
FRONT OF VEHICLE
LONG
SPACER
IN FRONT
SHORT
SPACER
IN REAR
You can adjust the wheelbase on the Vendetta SC by placing
the adjuster clips in front of or behind the rear hub carrier. A
shorter wheelbase will provide more steering, while a longer
wheelbase will be more stable.
SHOCK SPRINGS
The Vendetta SC comes stock with medium springs (yellow,
DTXC8952). For low traction or bumpy tracks, use a soft
spring (White, DTXC8953). For high traction or smooth tracks,
use a fi rm spring (Green, DTXC8954).
FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
FRONT
Top Shock, Outer Position:
More Steering
Faster Suspension Reaction
Top Shock, Inner Position:
Slower Steering
Smoother Over Bumps
Inner Mount Position:
More Slow-Speed Steering
Outer Mount Position:
More High-Speed Steering
Moving the tops of the shocks to the outer position will
increase steering reaction but decrease front traction.
Moving the tops of the shocks in will result in slower steering
reaction but will be smoother over bumps and have more
front traction. Mounting the bottom of the shocks in the inside
hole will give more front traction but slower steering reaction.
Mounting the bottom of the shocks in the outer position will
give less front traction but increase steering reaction. The
lower mounting points are for major adjustments and the top
mounting points are for minor adjustments.
REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
REAR
Top Shock, Outer Position:
More Steering,
Less Rear Traction
Top Shock, Inner Position:
More Rear Grip
More Rear Traction
Inner Mount Position:
Less Steering,
Smoother Over Bumps
Outer Mount Position:
More Steering,
Less Control Over Bumps
Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering
reaction and decrease rear traction. Moving the tops of the
shocks in will result in slower steering reaction but will be
smoother over bumps and have more rear traction. Mounting
the bottom of the shocks in the inside hole will give more
rear traction. Mounting the bottom of the shocks in the
outside hole will give less rear traction and increase steering
reaction. The more angled the rear shock is, the more side
grip. The more vertical the rear shock is, the less side grip.
The lower mounting points are for major adjustments and
the top mounting points are for minor adjustments.
