XRAY - Model racing cars

There has been a couple of people asking me how I get the extra steering in my car. I have been explaining it but it seems that pictures are what everyone wants these days, lol. So here you go, this is what I have done. The only thing to note that I don't have pictured is if you are using the stock knuckles, you will need to remove the lower bracing on the knuckle that will hit the arm when you steer at full droop. All you have to do is lift the front of the car off the ground and turn your wheels, find where it hits and cut it off. Now remember this is not covered by any Xray affiliate, if you cut your arm too far and it breaks then it is not Xray's fault, so you your best judgement. Enjoy...



Notes:There are two cuts to look at to increase overall steering throw. The caster block has a slight cut so the knuckle can swing further. The cut that is on the arm is to allow for the extra steering when running a lot of droop with either the soft arms or modfied hard arms.


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Notes: This is a birds eye view to better understand the cuts made with a dremel sanding drum.


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Notes: You can see the extra throw that you get with this shot.


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Notes: This is the space available at full droop and full steering lock, notice that there is never a bind.


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OPTIONAL: Notes: If you are using the 3d Acermann steering plate than you will need to cut a tad bit off the corners of your front upper suspension holder - rear because the nut will hit it. If you take the top plate off and your tank, you should be able to remove it with a Hudy 2mm ball end wrench. By looking at the aluminum option part available, it appears you will need to take off material on that as well if you want the extra steering throw.


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Thanks!

SWEET ! Thanks for the wonderful explanation and pictures. Thats very generous of you. Your the man David !

i found it eaiser to take off the ackerman to sand down the suspension holder...

little sanding drum fits right in

**edit** and thanks for the tip david

david
can't one dremel off some material
of the alu steering block itself instead ?

I don't see why not. It just takes a second to do the caster block though and you aren't making it any weaker by doing it.

How much does the mod help with the steering and does it have a negative side?

It helps dramatically. The only downside is turning into the pipes until you get used to it.