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 "slug": "camber-link-length",
 "name": "Camber link length and position (RC)",
 "kind": "standard",
 "category": "Car design",
 "group": "Suspension geometry",
 "year": null,
 "question": "What does camber link length do on an RC car?",
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  "vehicle design",
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  "rc design",
  "aerodynamics"
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  "camber link",
  "rc camber link length",
  "upper link",
  "turnbuckle position",
  "camber gain rc",
  "shock tower holes",
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  "notes": [
   "The camber link is the RC car's upper arm. Its length sets how fast camber changes with suspension travel, and its end positions set the roll centre (Tekno).",
   "A shorter link gives more camber gain, more corner-entry steering and traction but less stability; a longer link gives less camber gain and more stability (Tekno). Lowering the inboard end or raising the outboard end increases chassis roll (CompetitionX).",
   "The file is a reference example built by Xem Studio from the numbers above (Reference 1/10 touring car: wheelbase 260 mm (AARCMCC ISTC 250-270), track 190 mm (EFRA width without body), 50 mm = EFRA rim limit.). Sizes the sources do not fix are illustrative; scale the example to your own vehicle."
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     "Inboard lower / outboard higher",
     "more chassis roll",
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   "title": "Tekno RC Setup Guide",
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  "caster",
  "kick-up",
  "toe-front",
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  "ackermann"
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   "q": "Why is it called a camber link?",
   "a": "Its turnbuckle sets static camber and its geometry sets camber gain."
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