scx10 steering geomitry

[twisted]

is there a reason that is fixable for the scx10 steering to one side more then the other? i did some research and found people complaining about it with very little info on how to fix it. it has to be something with where the steering link is mounted. the one off the servo.

i can fix it with end points but only by taking steering away.

[allanon1965]

none of my scx10's exhibit that problem...any pics to show it?

[twisted]

Originally Posted by allanon1965

none of my scx10's exhibit that problem...any pics to show it?

not at the moment.

it has to be link length and servo position. something i havent farted around on this truck. what got me thinking its a scx10 geometry problem is i know others that have this issue.

[allanon1965]

I am running axial high clearance knuckles on strc chubs with axial cvd's my left and right turns are maxed out...the steering arms turn until they hit the chubs...

[raddad1975]

Originally Posted by twisted

is there a reason that is fixable for the scx10 steering to one side more then the other? i did some research and found people complaining about it with very little info on how to fix it. it has to be something with where the steering link is mounted. the one off the servo.

i can fix it with end points but only by taking steering away.

I have noticed the same thing on my deadbolt. I have tinkered with mine a little and it seems like it depends on the length of the steering link. I have to sets, one set connects to the knuckle ( axial alum. links). the other is one of them asian ones and it connects in the middle. the axial one
works better but the plastic link ends are week

[waw]

Originally Posted by twisted

is there a reason that is fixable for the scx10 steering to one side more then the other? i did some research and found people complaining about it with very little info on how to fix it. it has to be something with where the steering link is mounted. the one off the servo.

i can fix it with end points but only by taking steering away.

have you:
1. properly re-align the servo horn to center as possible?
2. set the steering trim to the left of the right to adjust the problem?


oyaa what did you mean by "taking the steering away"?

[1967Typhoon]

The ackerman angle is backward on the scx10. Instead of the inner tire turning farther than the outer, it's the other way around. It creates TONS of understeer.

The only thing that will help is to add a little bit of toe out using the steering link. Once you do that, the ackerman is at least equal distance. It helps a ton.

[allanon1965]

Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon

The ackerman angle is backward on the scx10. Instead of the inner tire turning farther than the outer, it's the other way around. It creates TONS of understeer.

The only thing that will help is to add a little bit of toe out using the steering link. Once you do that, the ackerman is at least equal distance. It helps a ton.

ok, now i get it, the op is talking about one tire having a sharper turning angle than the other...mine do indeed have that, but they turn so sharp anyway that i dont care lol

[raddad1975]

Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon

The ackerman angle is backward on the scx10. Instead of the inner tire turning farther than the outer, it's the other way around. It creates TONS of understeer.

The only thing that will help is to add a little bit of toe out using the steering link. Once you do that, the ackerman is at least equal distance. It helps a ton.

I'm a total noob so bare with me on this but how would I adjust the toe. I have tried to center the servo and that stuff but no idea on how I would adjust the toe

[1967Typhoon]

You need to adjust the length of the link that connects the two steering knuckles. If it isn't an adjustable link, you should think about upgrading it to a metal link with adjustable ball ends.

I just reread your post though, and it sounds like you need to center your servo properly, and make sure the wheels are as straight as possible when you put the servo horn on.

[twisted]

Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon

You need to adjust the length of the link that connects the two steering knuckles. If it isn't an adjustable link, you should think about upgrading it to a metal link with adjustable ball ends.

I just reread your post though, and it sounds like you need to center your servo properly, and make sure the wheels are as straight as possible when you put the servo horn on.

the servo is centered properly. since i made this post i have found out part of the problem. the servo plate was not tight and the movement that it created wasnt noticeable till i really tore into it. the root of the problem i believe and i could be wrong is the servo horn is not centered in the middle of the axle.if i adjust the servo horn so it sits in the middle of the pumpkin at neutral that could fix the problem if i was able to adjust my main steering link but i can as it is the fixed hot racing one.