Find great deals on ebay for ski doo sc10 suspension. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. Andrewt march 06, 2014 outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike. Suspension excellent ever since i had my first rc10t yes, the original with the cool skinny wheels, i often wondered how the suspension systems were designed. There is no black art or magic associated with suspension tuning. Chassis tuning 101 matt murphys dirt oval chassis tuning guide preface over the last 17 years of my life, i have raced dirt oval all over the united states, on foam tires and rubber, hard packed and loose dirt. Suspension setup tuning tips 2012 skidoo renegade 7 adjust clicker shocks fix heavy steering duration. Mar, 2011 keep tuning and testing to find a setup you like.
Overly stiff spring or compression damping oil or air damping resistance felt when trying to compress a shock or fork. Chapters 10 and 11 present ohlins recommended damper configurations and damping guidelines. Most nonenthusiasts have no idea how well engineered hobbygrade rc vehicles are. Riffles preferred starting point is between 25% and 30% for his 160mm to 200mm travel bikes. Whether you are an expert or a novice, pit stop usa has books, computer software and videos to assist you through projects with confidence from the biggest names in racing. The four 10sc is a short course truck that combines four essential attributes speed, strength, appearance and handling.
From simple servicing of shocks and forks to high performance modifications for racing, our years of experience are unmatched. Competition x has put together a rc suspension tuning guide that explains tuning options available on most cars. We also have media that chronicle the stars and cars that have made our sport great. However, for the purposes of this article we will focus on the following five aspects of your vehicles final setup for any given purpose. For more explanations on toein, camber, and how each affects your sc10, read the offroad suspension tuning guide at. Helion hlns1001 select four 10sc, 4wd brushless short. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track. Sc10 iii rear suspension posted in rev chassis performance and trail models. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or constructing a new one from the ground up, these books can help by providing the concepts, the math, and the illustrations required for a thorough understanding. Check out this offroad suspension tuning guide to become a sc10 tuning expert. Outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bikes suspension and make it work better by improving the mechanisms that. Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. Sc10 iii rear suspension looking for tech info on this suspension, set up etc. We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights.
Performance parts from top manufacturerers is what we offer. Camber, caster, toeinout, ride height and shock angle. If you weigh more than the average bear and do not change the rear preload, then the sled will squat too low in the rear and lift up at the front, leaving less pressure on the skis for balanced steering and handling in corners. Suspension tuning guide street bike or road racing applications with incorrect suspension setup, tire wear is increased and handling suffers, resulting in rider fatigue. Race tech will be closed november 29th 29th for thanksgiving. Trevitt has produced a manual of high quality and daily. Moving to the inside hole will give more camber rise, which smooths out initial turnin but adds steering through the middle and exit of the corner.
There is almost nothing to basic suspension tuning, other than a whole lot of common. While the process of adjusting the tuning feature might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle, the actual tuning function will still be the same. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. It is estimated that more than half of the 79,000 etypes built in three. Seeing a book with the title shock absorber handbook and a photo of a racing car suspension on the cover naturally gets the juices flowing.
Sc103 suspension posted in rev chassis performance and trail models. The adjustment were talking about is the rear suspension preload, which will set the sleds ride height. The hudy all inone setup solution for 110 touring cars includes the following topquality. Single most important adjustment for snowmobile suspension. Im starting a project for myself and im kind of stuck in a hard place. I turned it up all the way and it was still all the way back. Sc10 sc102 performance modifications to reduce track drag. Hes been making amains at big races since some of todays younger pro racers were in diapers. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. I have a few ideas but there not working the way i thought they would. For optimal suspension performance, adjust the air pressure for your weight and riding style to achieve your appropriate sag setting. Sp performance is the evolution of stillwell suspension and one of the countries leading suspension tuners.
Sportbike suspension tuning is an outstanding primer on a complex subject, and trevitt leads us logically from ignorance to wisdom. A longer link means the camber will change less as the suspension compresses, which will make the car turn in harder but push exiting the corner. The initial setup procedure should be to adjust the rear sag of the sled, specific to the riders weight with gear. Jan 31, 2012 the sc 5 suspension delivers comfort, control and versatility. Tested on the worlds meanest racetracks, its been proven on some of the toughest terrain a sled will ever encounter. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and. Suspension tuning can be used to change the way the car behave on different track and road conditions, playing to your car. This article through each tuning option and explains how it will affect performance. Late model restoration has just what you need to help get that project done.
Hes also worked on both sides of the industry fence. Take, for example, the axial racing exo terra buggy, which has a remarkably sophisticated suspension. Once you have established the proper ride sag refer to sleds. If you have a skidoo snowmobile with an sc10 skid 9699 models you may have noticed that there are. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Topics covered include chassis stiffness and flexibility, suspension tuning on the cornering of a winston cup race car. In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. Jan 16, 2012 this video was uploaded from an android phone. Race tech upgrades for your motorcycle will have you thanks giving with every ride. Tuning for the track suspension tuning tech modified. A good rule of thumb is to add 1520 pounds for gear. Not using full travel, feels harsh, poor traction while making turns. Page 3discussion area for general topics regarding suspension tuning.
I know all of the designers over at ae and, after working there for some time, know that they put a ton of work into optimizing, analyzing and testing the suspensions on all of their cars. Intro suspension tuning is the final step a lot of serious racers take in setting up their vehicles. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street. Youre a backyard warrior, skate park smasher or track loyalist, and there are. Allan staniforth who runs his own business tuning suspension for competition and road going cars is a longacknowledged expert on the subject. Lap times can be dramatically slower and overall safety for both street and race enthusiasts is another issue. The first 11 chapters in this manual, 26 pages, represent the most practical information yet presented about racing shock absorbers. Stillwell suspension sp performance are leaders in. You can also measure camber with your eyes or use this integy camber and ride height gauge. When he was racing downhill, it was more like 30% to 35%, depending on the bike and the course. Getting your sc10 suspension full ultramax tight youtube.
Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. Unless noted otherwise, these tuning tips apply to both forks and rear shocks. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best. Definitive guide to suspension tuning suspensionspot. Suspension basics this website is to inform you about some of the basics related to suspension terminology and tuning. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Unfortunately, there is little sustenance in these pages. This website has very hard to find valving information ever wondered how to make your bike handle properly.
There is almost nothing to basic suspension tuning, other than a whole lot of common sense. If you weigh more than the average bear and do not change the rear preload, then the sled will squat too low in the rear and lift up at the front, leaving less pressure on the skis for. I have been racing offroad buggies for over ten years and have achieved much both. The sc5 suspension delivers comfort, control and versatility. Read the rule book andor contact organization you will be competing in. Suspension setup guide part 1 set your sag properly at virtually every mountain bike and suspension launch we attend, were told to simply sit on the bike while someone slides the funometer ring to the base of the fork or shock, then we hop off and. As i mentioned before, there are virtually limitless setups attainable through a vast number of suspension tuning options. And when i say uncouple i dont just mean flipping the blocks im looking to totally uncouple it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Suspension showing all 7 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price. Offroad motorcycle suspension tuning and simplified valving diagnostics.
No one can predict the perfect set up, even for a spec formula where much of the suspension is fixed by the rules. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. How do you get the most from your car and continue to lower your lap times, aside from more seat time and coaching. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. This is the single most important initial adjustment you can make, matching the sled to the rider weight. He has raced for some of the biggest companies in our industry, and has helped developed some of the most influential chassis, tire, and component designs in the rc world. A list of the bestselling car suspension books of all time, such as car.
I have learned a lot about chassis setup on many different track surfaces with many different types of. I have learned a lot about chassis setup on many different track surfaces with many different types of cars. Socal garage works your car, your vision, our parts. This website is to inform you about some of the basics related to suspension terminology and tuning. The work of art was powered by the sixcylinder engine, well established in the xk, at its highest performance level to date. Page 7discussion area for general topics regarding suspension tuning.
There are many adjustments that can be made on a sleds suspension to get it. The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. It is a good idea to write down the setup that comes with the car. The first two topics in the guide are toein and camber so it. Sc103 suspension rev chassis performance and trail. Old and new rc enthusiasts alike should give this a quick read offroad suspension tuning guide at. Sc in automotive engineering, im confident in recommending this book. Choose from books such as convertible top guides, fox body recognition guides, technical reference books, decoder guides, and convertible top installation guides. Tony phalen as an avid rc enthusiast, tony has been building, bashing and racing rc cars for over 25 years. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best performance and that is exactly what suspension tuning takes care of. Sc10 iii rear suspension rev chassis performance and. The understanding of the relationship between plasmonic and surfaceenhanced raman scattering sers properties of dynamic nanoparticle assemblies is of paramount importance for the optimal design of related plasmonic nanostructures, especially for sers.
A reader sent us a great link that outlines the basics of tuning the suspension on an offroad rc. Thank you for reading our comprehensive suspension setting guide many people just concentrate on lowering the car and assume that stiffer springs and the lower ride height will improve handling. If you changed tires and suspension settings, how will you know which. Sep 10, 2005 suspension tuning guide street bike or road racing applications with incorrect suspension setup, tire wear is increased and handling suffers, resulting in rider fatigue. Ski doo skidoo brp rev mxz gsx suspension sc10 iii runner 121 rail 5120721d. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Ski doo skidoo brp rev mxz gsx suspension sc 10 iii rear spring 5120723d. The book is structured in an easy and logical way that identifies the best steering and suspension designs. Tuning your vehicles handling can yield the greatest laptime improvements per dollar of any modification, as well as making the whole experience more. Ken block drives the all new extreme e electric racecar in last stage of dakar rally duration.
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