Vehicle Configuration Options; Configuring The Camber - Reely Deathwatcher XL Bedienungsanleitung

16 Vehicle configuration options
16.1 Configuring the camber
The camber is the inclination of the wheels as viewed from the front (vertical).
Negative camber
(Upper wheel edge points inwards)
The alignment of the wheels is exaggerated in the two diagrams to show the difference between negative
and positive camber. Obviously, such an extreme adjustment should not be made to the model vehicle!
A negative camber on the front wheels increases the lateral forces on the tyres when turning corners. This makes
the steering wheel more responsive and reduces the steering force. At the same time, the wheel is pushed onto
the axle leg in the direction of the axis. This offsets axial bearing clearance and results in smoother driving.
A negative camber on the rear wheels reduces the tendency of the rear of the vehicle to swing when turning
corners.
In contrast, a positive camber reduces the cornering force on the tyres and is generally not recommended.
Setting the front axle camber:
The "pivot ball" suspension on the front axle consists of a specially
shaped steering knuckle, two spherical-head screws (A) and (B) and
two outer set screws (C).
To adjust the camber, the spherical-head screws (A) and (B) must be
turned using a small 2.5 mm hex key, which is inserted through the
hole of the outer set screw (C).
Use a 5 mm hex key to tighten or loosen the set screws (C). These
are only intended for fixing the steering knuckle to the spherical-head
screws (A) and (B).
Never use force to tighten the set screws (C), as this may prevent the
wheel suspension from moving freely. However, the set screws (C)
must not be too loose, otherwise the spherical-head screws and the
steering knuckle may wobble.
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Positive camber
(Upper wheel edge points outwards)
Figure 9