Reely Rat Max XL - Configuring the Wheel Alignment

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b) Conguringthewheelalignment
Thewheelalignment(toe-in=gureA,toe-out=gureB)describes
the alignment of the wheel plane relative to the direction of travel.
When the vehicle moves, the tyres are pushed apart due to rolling
resistance. As a result, they are not parallel to the direction of travel.
To compensate forthis, the tyres of the stationary vehicle can be
adjustedinawaysothattheypointslightlyinwards.Thistoe-inim-
proves the lateral cornering of the tyre and therefore results in a more
direct response to steering commands.
Todecreasethesteeringresponse,usetoe-out(thewheelsofthe
stationary vehicle will point outwards).
 Atoeangleofmorethan3°toe-in(A)ortoe-out(B)may
causesteeringdifcultiesandreducesthespeed.Italso
increases tyre wear.
 Thegureaboveshowsaheavilyover-emphasisedsetting.Itisonlyusedtoshowthedifferencebetween
toe-inandtoe-out.Ifasimilarsettingisusedforthevehicle,itwillbeverydifculttocontrol!
Setting the front axle toe:
Turnthesteeringarm(A)toadjustthetoe-in/toe-outfor
thefrontaxle.Thesteeringarmhasaleftandright-hand-
ed thread, therefore you do not need to remove it when
making adjustments.
Always turn both steering arms by the same amount (left
and right front wheels), otherwise you will have to adjust
the trim on the remote control (or even adjust the servo
bar).
Thereareseveralholesontheknuckle(B)tosecurethe
steering arm; these are designed to change the steering
lock angle for the front wheel (Ackermann angle).
The manufacturer has congured the optimal setting,
thereforeyoudonotneedtochangethexingpoint(B).
Setting the rear axle toe:
Therearaxletoeispresetandcannotbechanged.
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A
B