Chassis width and triangulation

[jquackjr]

Have a AX10, looking at threads in that forum, see alot of peopel posting that they are narrowing the skid plate and therfore the chassis.
What is the advantage of this?

Also, i see many changes in the position of upper and lower links to "triangulate" these.. i see how the postion of links relates to triangles etc but why is this better... would like input before i consider any changes, and more improtantly , want to know why i should consider the changes.
Thanks in advance for the help.

[yotachump]

I think you have a lot of reading to do.

[jquackjr]

hence my post in the newbie section.

Thanks for your reply.

Now maybe i can restate the question... if AXIAL designed the ax10 as a purpose built crawler, I would expect they put some thought into it.

Yet i see many changes made as i listed in the post above... the search fuction does not seem to narrow down the topics regarding why a narrower chassis is of benefit.. i will go read more if ther is some about triangulation of links ( i admit maybe i did not search that one thoroughly)

Really not looking to be flamed, just trying to understand conceptually what is happening.. cutting parts and trying stuff is easy, i want to know what the purpose /thought process is.. makes it more enjoyable to me..
i trust most of you know more than i...

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by jquackjr

hence my post in the newbie section.

Thanks for your reply.

Now maybe i can restate the question... if AXIAL designed the ax10 as a purpose built crawler, I would expect they put some thought into it.

Yet i see many changes made as i listed in the post above... the search fuction does not seem to narrow down the topics regarding why a narrower chassis is of benefit.. i will go read more if ther is some about triangulation of links ( i admit maybe i did not search that one thoroughly)

Really not looking to be flamed, just trying to understand conceptually what is happening.. cutting parts and trying stuff is easy, i want to know what the purpose /thought process is.. makes it more enjoyable to me..
i trust most of you know more than i...

First off,your not getting flamed,calm down.

Axial DID allot of research. You have no idea on how long Axial was researching this and designing this kit before it was brought out. IMHO,they crossed their T's and dotted all their I's. It's a solid platform that works very well.

It's a kit crawler thats works well in stock form,period. They've designed these parts and they work AWESOME! That doesn't mean it's the best set up for EVERY driver out there. Thats where the modification comes in. How many guys that race run a box stock basher? Not many......see where I'm going?

A skinnier chassis creates a skinnier drag path. Therefore you can squeeze through tight spots easier. My Axial chassis is 2" wide as of right now and I plan to try and skinny it more....when I get time.

Double triangulated links produces less axle steer. I'm not getting into the whole link set up here. I could type till my fingers bleed about it. It's been talked about everywhere here. Do a search in all the tech sections on the following terms....link configuration...4 link set up...verticle seperation...squat...anti squat and finally roll center. That should keep you busy for a while. Theres lots of good reading on this here.

[yotachump]

Originally Posted by raptorman57

I'm not getting into the whole link set up here. I could type till my fingers bleed about it. It's been talked about everywhere here.

I wasn't Flaming you.Thats why you need to read, I don't think anybody whats to type an essay.

[mrpink]

Originally Posted by yotachump

I wasn't Flaming you.Thats why you need to read, I don't think anybody whats to type an essay.

Especially an essay that has already been typed....

p!nK

[jquackjr]

Well you are all correct, lots of reading and as i said a more advanced search did reveal some great specific info about the physics etc of link triangulation. at a different web site. I am working through that, but a general answer about axle steer is exactly what i was looking for thanks Raptorman, so i knew what more to search.
Same with the chassis width so thanks for that as well .

I did not feel overtly flamed. I have read enough of the posts to recognize a true flame, but i do appreciate the posts after my second one. i will continue to read and learn.

thanks to all and i appreciate in advance the answers to future questions.