I am trying to use my Hudy set-up station on an "other-than-Xray" product. Okay, I'll confess; the vehicle is a Traxxas Slash, Short Course Race truck. Adapting the wheels was the easy part. But I have a few questions regarding the info in the instruction manual.
I understand the station was made for use with the XT8 and 808 which are 4WD vehicles. And the instructions, explanations, causes, and effects are based off ofthose vehicles. Question one: Is it safe to assume that the explanations of the different adjustments' causes and effects are the same with my 2WD vehicle as they are my XT8? Example: Roll center hole positions, and camber adjustments having the same affect(s)? I have noticed one difference: On the truggy, 4WD, the ideal is to have the front tires toe out and the 2WD trucks not so much. Obviously my TRX isn't nearly as fine-tunable as the Xray but I am trying to apply some of the same science if possible. NOt to mention make good use of this setup station.
Lastly, and Im begging here; seriously it isn't a pretty sight! With the growing and stable popularity of the Short Course Racing in the USA, would it be too ridiculous to think XRAY would produce a Short course truck for us? I am nearly ready to start hacking away on an 808e to make one myself.....please fellas, give it at least half a cup of coffee's worth of thought. Please.
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