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TUNING
GUIDE
When tuning the Vendetta TC make sure that you have equal
lengths from one side to the other on the shocks, upper rods,
and front pivot ball knuckles. Also, make sure to have the
shock pre-load adjusters at the same setting from left to
right. They do not have to be the same front to rear.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The ride height of the Vendetta TC is easily adjusted by using
the threaded pre-load collars. To increase the ride height of
the Vendetta TC, increase the pre-load on the shock springs
by turning the threaded collars. Make sure you have the
same pre-load from side to side. You can do this by counting
the number of turns of the collar or by measuring the gap
between the top of the collar and the shock cap. To lower
the ride height, decrease the pre-load on the shock springs.
Tip: Rough, bumpy parking lot surfaces require higher ride
height; fl at, smooth, or high traction surfaces allow a lower
ride height.
PINIONS
The Vendetta TC comes stock with the 20 tooth pinion. To
obtain higher top speeds you can install a larger pinion gear
onto the motor. This will, however, decrease your acceleration
and run time. TIP: Smaller pinion equals more torque, less top
speed. Larger pinion equals more top speed, less torque.
WHEELBASE
REAR HUB
FRONT OF VEHICLE
LONG
TWO SPACERS
IN FRONT
MEDIUM
ONE SPACER
IN FRONT & REAR
SHORT
TWO SPACERS
IN REAR
The rear wheelbase is adjustable on the Vendetta TC. You
can do this by placing the adjuster clips in front of or behind
the rear hub carrier. A shorter wheelbase will provide more
steering, while a longer wheelbase will be more stable. The
Vendetta TC comes stock with the hub carrier in the middle.
SHOCK SPRINGS
The Vendetta TC comes stock with medium springs (yellow,
DTXC8952). For low traction or bumpy tracks, a soft spring
should be used (White, DTXC8953). For high traction or smooth
tracks, a fi rm spring should be used (Green, DTXC8954).
FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
FRONT
Top Shock Outer Position:
More Steering
Faster Suspension Reaction
Top Shock Inner Position:
Slower Steering
Smoother Over Bumps
Inner Mount Position:
More Slow Speed Steering
Outer Mount Position:
More High Speed Steering
Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering
reaction but decrease front traction. Moving the tops of the
shocks in will result in slower steering reaction but will be
smoother over bumps and have more front traction. Mounting
the bottom of the shocks in the inside hole will give more front
traction but slower steering reaction. Mounting the bottom of
the shocks in the outside hole will give less front traction but
increase steering reaction. The lower mounting point is for
major adjustments and the top mounting point is for minor
adjustments.
REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
REAR
Top Shock Outer Position:
More Steering,
More Control Over Bumps
Top Shock Inner Position:
More Rear Grip
Smoother Over Bumps
Inner Mount Position:
Less Steering,
Smoother Over Bumps
Outer Mount Position:
More Steering,
Less Control Over Bumps
Moving the tops of the shocks out will increase steering
reaction and decrease rear traction. Moving the tops of the
shocks in will result in slower steering reaction but will be
smoother over bumps and have more rear traction. Mounting
the bottom of the shocks in the inside hole will give more
rear traction. Mounting the bottom of the shocks in the
outside hole will give less rear traction and increase steering
reaction. The more angled the rear shock is, the more side
grip. The more vertical the rear shock is, the less side grip.
The lower mounting point is for major adjustments and the
top mounting point is for minor adjustments.
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