09-14-2018, 10:24 PM
Dave,
My understanding is this:
Approaching corner.... Decelerating... Weight transfers forward... Turn right... RF tire pivots downward, while LF tire would rise off the ground... Kart tilts towards LF corner...
What happens to the RR corner?
I envision the RR lifting, while pivoting on the RF and LR corners.
I thought that the purpose of the exaggerated steering caster, and the resultant "chassis jacking", was to mimic a differential action in the solid rear axle, allowing the inside rear tire to lift, or, at least, slip while cornering?
I am completely open to criticism and new information, but I am uncertain of how to understand your explanation. I'm going to have to do some homework before I agree or disagree with your statements.
For what it's worth, my kart seems to handle much better with new spindles, 4.10x3.5 tires on Azusalite wheels, and 1/16" toe out ( rather than toe in). Too many changes at once, yes, but headed in the right direction, for sure. I wish I had the track time and space to be more scientific with these changes, but I don't.
Thanks,
Kurt
My understanding is this:
Approaching corner.... Decelerating... Weight transfers forward... Turn right... RF tire pivots downward, while LF tire would rise off the ground... Kart tilts towards LF corner...
What happens to the RR corner?
I envision the RR lifting, while pivoting on the RF and LR corners.
I thought that the purpose of the exaggerated steering caster, and the resultant "chassis jacking", was to mimic a differential action in the solid rear axle, allowing the inside rear tire to lift, or, at least, slip while cornering?
I am completely open to criticism and new information, but I am uncertain of how to understand your explanation. I'm going to have to do some homework before I agree or disagree with your statements.
For what it's worth, my kart seems to handle much better with new spindles, 4.10x3.5 tires on Azusalite wheels, and 1/16" toe out ( rather than toe in). Too many changes at once, yes, but headed in the right direction, for sure. I wish I had the track time and space to be more scientific with these changes, but I don't.
Thanks,
Kurt