Learning how to set up my Buggy.

[whites75]

I got a few weeks ago my 1st buggy, a Yokomo Bmax2, which seems a pretty nice car which I built as a kit and set it up running a mid motor.

I want to learn how to set it up properly for different track conditions (indoors or outdoors) but to also know why I am doing such adjustments.

At the moment the car pulls to the right although my handset is set with the steering even (shop set this up for me) so wanted to know how and what to adjust to get it running straight.

Also would like to know a bit about setting up the suspension and what oils to use in it and why.

Also why do people use weight in their cars - is it a stability thing?

Would this be any use to get in terms of teaching me anything?

http://adhpublishing.com/shop/store/...rc-car-basics/

Also, is there any upgrades worth buying for the bmax2, if so what n why please?

Any info/tips etc. greatly appreciated
cheers
Phil

[AfroP]

This here
http://users.telenet.be/elvo/

I found was a great setup guide that explains the mechanics and over all do's and donts of setups.
If you read through that and then look for the setup info for your car on here or on other forums such as petitrc then you should be able to get the 2 together and build up a good understanding of what adjustments you need to make to get the car going how you feel comfortable with.
but always remember that at the begining you should only make small adjustments and always write down what you have changed so that you can refer back to it and see if it made the car handle better or worse.

and dont be afraid to ask the people at your local track for advice, the other racers are generally always happy to help and guide new guys

[Col]

Originally Posted by whites75

At the moment the car pulls to the right although my handset is set with the steering even (shop set this up for me) so wanted to know how and what to adjust to get it running straight.

This is because the servo horn isn't centered on the servo. Use the transmitter trim to adjust, or if it's a long way off it will need taking off the servo and doing right.

[alex97]

Have a read though the xray setup guide. It's really clear and very informative.

See what setups other people are running at your club as well.

[whites75]

Originally Posted by AfroP

This here
http://users.telenet.be/elvo/

I found was a great setup guide that explains the mechanics and over all do's and donts of setups.
If you read through that and then look for the setup info for your car on here or on other forums such as petitrc then you should be able to get the 2 together and build up a good understanding of what adjustments you need to make to get the car going how you feel comfortable with.
but always remember that at the begining you should only make small adjustments and always write down what you have changed so that you can refer back to it and see if it made the car handle better or worse.

and dont be afraid to ask the people at your local track for advice, the other racers are generally always happy to help and guide new guys

Looks very in depth and scientific - will work my way through it but also use it as a point of reference, looks an interesting read for sure, many thanks for that

Originally Posted by Col

This is because the servo horn isn't centered on the servo. Use the transmitter trim to adjust, or if it's a long way off it will need taking off the servo and doing right.

will get someone to show me next time I go to the club and hope its just an adjustment on the handset rather than the servo, thanks

Originally Posted by alex97

Have a read though the xray setup guide. It's really clear and very informative.

See what setups other people are running at your club as well.

will check both of them out cheers

[Ashlandchris]

Also try looking at the Hudy set up book. It is aimed at 1:8 petrol, but if you ignore the sections on engines all the rest about car set up is very useful

http://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/p...0cab6f4e5d6df6

[whites75]

Originally Posted by Ashlandchris

Also try looking at the Hudy set up book. It is aimed at 1:8 petrol, but if you ignore the sections on engines all the rest about car set up is very useful

http://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/p...0cab6f4e5d6df6

cheers chris will check it out

PS - has the shell arrived yet (est delivery between next weds-Friday but hope it might land sooner?)