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Suspension

Suspension setup and handling adjustments

Subcategories

Steering Geometry

Parameters affecting front wheel steering

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Camber / Camber Links

Wheel tilt and camber link adjustments

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Ride Height / Axle Height

Adjust front and rear ride height for handling

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Anti-Roll / Sway Bars

Control body roll with sway bars

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Anti-Squat / Anti-Rise

Adjust suspension to control squat under acceleration

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Differential / Drive Geometry

Differential, belt tension, and drive adjustments

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Ackermann

Ackermann geometry affects how your front wheels turn relative to each other.

Effects:

  • More: Car turns sharper, more responsive front, but rear traction decreases.
  • Less: Car understeers slightly, more stable through corners, less front bite.

Images:

Ackermann geometry on front suspension of a buggy.

Ackermann geometry on front suspension of a buggy.

Anti-Drive

Anti-Drive geometry affects front lift under acceleration.

Effects:

  • More: Reduces front lift, more stable under acceleration.
  • Less: Front may lift; can induce oversteer.

Camber Front

Front wheel tilt affects cornering grip.

Effects:

  • More Negative: Better cornering grip; outer tire wears faster.
  • Less Negative: Less cornering grip; tires last longer.

Camber Rear

Rear wheel tilt affects cornering stability.

Effects:

  • More Negative: Rear corners grip better; may induce understeer.
  • Less Negative: Rear cornering grip reduced; more stability.

Camberlink Front

Adjusts front camber gain.

Effects:

  • Move Out: Increases camber gain over suspension travel.
  • Move In: Reduces camber gain over suspension travel.

Camberlink Rear

Adjusts rear camber gain.

Effects:

  • Move Out: Increases camber gain over suspension travel.
  • Move In: Reduces camber gain over suspension travel.

Front Axle Height

Height of the front axle affects steering and weight transfer.

Effects:

  • Higher: More ground clearance; less responsive steering.
  • Lower: Sharper steering; risk of bottoming out.

Rear Axle Height

Height of the rear axle affects traction and roll balance.

Effects:

  • Higher: Rear looser; less traction.
  • Lower: Rear grips more; may understeer.

Anti-Roll Bar (Front)

Front anti-roll bar affects body roll and understeer.

Effects:

  • Stiffer: Front understeers more; sharper response but less traction.
  • Softer: More front grip; car rolls more in corners.

Anti-Roll Bar (Rear)

Rear anti-roll bar affects oversteer and rear traction.

Effects:

  • Stiffer: Rear loses grip; car oversteers more.
  • Softer: Rear grip improves; car more stable in corners.

Anti-Squat (Offroad)

Adjusts geometry to resist rear squat under acceleration offroad.

Effects:

  • More: Car stays flatter under throttle; reduces rear traction loss.
  • Less: Car squats more; may improve traction on rough terrain.

Anti-Squat (Onroad)

Adjusts geometry to resist rear squat on onroad surfaces.

Effects:

  • More: Resists squat; front stays planted.
  • Less: Rear compresses more; slightly looser handling.

Ball Diff (Front)

Front differential tightness affects rotation and traction.

Effects:

  • Tighter: Front drives aggressively; less rotation.
  • Looser: Front rotates easier; smoother cornering.

Ball Diff (Rear)

Rear differential tightness affects rotation and stability.

Effects:

  • Tighter: Rear resists rotation; may understeer.
  • Looser: Rear rotates easier; may oversteer.

Belt Tensioner

Adjusts drivetrain belt tension.

Effects:

  • Tighter: Reduces belt slip; more motor load.
  • Looser: Less motor load; risk of belt skipping.