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 "slug": "wheelbase",
 "name": "Wheelbase",
 "kind": "standard",
 "category": "Car design",
 "group": "Suspension geometry",
 "year": null,
 "question": "How does wheelbase affect handling?",
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  "vehicle design",
  "suspension geometry",
  "rc design",
  "aerodynamics",
  "guide"
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  "wheelbase",
  "rc wheelbase",
  "long wheelbase",
  "short wheelbase",
  "wheelbase stability",
  "wheelbase spacers",
  "touring car wheelbase",
  "wheelbase vs track",
  "wheelbase adjustment"
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  "notes": [
   "A longer wheelbase is more stable, handles bumps better and steers better on exit, but turns in more slowly; a shorter one rotates quicker and shifts more weight rearward on power but is more prone to oversteer (Tekno; CompetitionX).",
   "RC adjustments are small: 1-3 mm with hinge-pin spacers (CompetitionX); Tekno uses 1 and 2 mm spacers over 5 mm of travel.",
   "Classes cap it: 250-270 mm for ISTC touring cars (AARCMCC), 270 mm max (EFRA)."
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     "RC adjustment",
     "1-3 mm steps",
     "CompetitionX"
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     "Tekno rear spacers",
     "1 and 2 mm, 5 mm range (six settings)",
     "Tekno setup guide"
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     "ISTC touring",
     "250-270 mm",
     "AARCMCC"
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     "EFRA touring max",
     "270 mm",
     "EFRA"
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     "FSAE example",
     "1684.47 mm",
     "Univ. of Utah FSAE"
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 "related": [
  "camber",
  "caster",
  "kick-up",
  "toe-front",
  "toe-rear",
  "ackermann"
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   "q": "Short or long for jumps?",
   "a": "Long is more stable in the air; short pitches faster (CompetitionX)."
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