Touring car setup book

Hudy 110 touring car setup board titanium hud108204. Sep 08, 2017 heres your ultimate guide on how to set up a race suspension. Even experienced racers get flustered by a car not doing exactly what they want it to do. It is popular in argentina, australia, new zealand, brazil, britain, germany, sweden and norway. Hudy universal exclusive setup system for 110th touring. Two major touring car categories raced in australia during 1994, 5. The tyres are the most important and most complex component of the set up. This is the perfect way to carry your setup system with you to the track.

Its purpose is to give you some insight in elementary vehicle dynamics. Techtips detroit speeds how to build a pro touring car. Chassis engineering is a great introduction to race car design. If for no other reason and there are many reasons people should buy that book just to see how much easier it is to build a pro touring car now. Bear in mind that different brands of tyres may have slightly different diameters, so the setup for one may not work for another. The most visible sign of a car s setup is its aero package. Precisionmachined, hardcoated highgrade aluminum components allow very easy and accurate setup of your rc touring car. If you can master rc suspension tuning, you can make your car work at any track and on any surface. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. Apr 20, 2020 rc suspension tuning guide droop droop measures the amount of downtravel a suspension arm has. While the process of adjusting the tuning feature might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle. Rc suspension tuning guide droop droop measures the amount of downtravel a suspension arm has.

The style was popular from the early 1900s to the 1920s. The car is expected to be the latest tcr car and deliveries are scheduled to take place from april 2020. Touring car racing is a motorsport road racing competition with heavily modified roadgoing cars. Best car chassis, suspension, aerodynamics design books. Whether you are a hardcore racing fanatic or a clublevel sportsman, you can very easily adjust the t4 to suit your racing style, race track type, and all track conditions. When measuring front ride height, you will want to pick a spot at the front of the car, such as under the front arms where there is no heavy chassis wear, for on road setup guide commencing the first installment of the on road setup guide by anthony atack.

Having the best car setup is one of the most important factors in winning races. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning. Protouring is driving up the coast of california on a summer day with a stout smallblock under the hood, a greathandling car, and your favorite lady by your side. Do the work off the track so you are fast on the track roetman, jon on. Note that using tires of different diameters may also impact a car s handling due to differences in clearance, tire squirm, and so on. Page 1 1 1 0 luxury touring car set up book set up book set up book page 2. Some of the settings and adjustments described in this manual may not be the same as for your own touring car. Chassis setup is the art of controlling weight transfer. There is no one magical setup change that will solve all of your car s handling problems. Hudy 109305 hudy universal exclusive setup system for 110. Contents hudy allinone setup solution solution components for 110 touring cars 4 solution components for 18 onroad cars 5 assembling and installing the setup stands 7 assembling the setup stands 7 assembling the setup board 7 installing the setup stands 8 overview of car setup 9 setup order 9 downstops 10 measuring downstops 10. This was a pace i was looking for i set of into round 1 of qualifying to see how the car drove at race pace.

Differential plate prep station model nost019 usd 0. I always set my car up with a 5mm front ride height and a 5. Protouring is a 10mile length of canyon road with no opposing traffic. The whole business started with this book and the idea to make it full charity. Most nitro touring cars use pivotball suspension, while most electric touring cars use chub suspension. Jan 14, 2015 how to make multiple changes to a touring car setup and preserve grip. Jun 03, 2017 in this semi quick video i go over the very basics of tc setup for my vta budget racer. The cars used for touring car racing in various series since the 1960s are unrelated to these early touring cars, despite sharing the same name. Hudy has released an updated setup book for 110scale touring cars that is now available to download for free.

Recently, scott guyatt wrote a specific booklet about onroad racing car, particularly touring car. On the other hand, if you have a car setup with toe out in the front, the car s initial turning. I must clarify, the limited edition tool set at the top of this article, stand, and setup board are all sold separately and are not included with the setup tool set. The outer tire, which is producing the majority of turning force, will have to go past center before it starts building forces in the direction of the turn. Do the work off the track so you are fast on the track. Hudy setup system for 110 touring cars with carrying bag. In this semi quick video i go over the very basics of tc setup for my vta budget racer. Mar 29, 2018 updated hudy setup book is now available. The order of the settings has been determined as the most logical to set up your car properly and easily. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. It is a good idea to write down the setup that comes with the car.

There are a multitude of different adjustable inputs that go into a car s suspension setup. Three years ago a full charity book was released in title 10 years of wtcc. Some manufacturers will give you a reference point for checking ride height, e. We have made good improvements in car speed for our customers and gained important insights in vehicle dynamics and car set up. Featuring 144 pages with an impressive 441 color photos and charts, this highquality paperback is the ideal choice when building a pro touring car. Oct 03, 2017 forza motorsport 7 beginners guide tuning your car, how to race clean, learning tracks, racing tips, secure more wins. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. This is a setup system for all 110 touring cars from hudy. Hudy complete setup tool set wcarrying bag 110 touring.

Cupra opens order book for new leon touring car touringcars. Once youve got the car on the setup board at race weight, the first job is to set the ride height. When setting up your car at a particular track and for a particular motor, we recommend you speak with the local racers to see what a good rollout target number is. The ultimate racing car chassis setup guide and tutorial. Touring car books by closed wheel racing media group. Be sure to read page four, which explains how the book is organized, and how each adjustment and finetuning are explained. Edward, how do you decide on a downforce level for a race weekend. Droop can be set independently from front to back, but should be the same normally from side to side.

Car setup is a complex matter, as all adjustments interact. The hudy setup system is the best and most popular setup tool in the rc world. Basic touring car setup tips fiveeight0sixsix rc stuff, top scythe january 18, 2012 just thought i would share my approach to setting up a touring car, specifically for the small club track at chippenham uk. Its still available, if you wish to buy a charity book. With 180 cars carefully curated from the worlds most elite brands in order to reflect the 9 disciplines of motorsport and 29 motorsport series ingame, project cars 2 has you covered, no matter what gets your adrenaline racing. Finetuning the setup will make the car faster and often easier to drive near its performance limit. With this ebook, we updated this document a little more, regardless the brand.

Includes a quick summary guide for trackside setup advice. That is why xxx main developed a book that steps you through every aspect of radio control car chassis setup. My personal motto in chassis setup is to hook up the rear, then make her steer. This means that all the effort you put into your car in preparing it and optimizing the setup will pay off in better results and more satisfaction. I also run the motor timing at about 3035 degrees with the esc in blinky mode. Competitionx has put together a rc suspension tuning guide that explains tuning options available on most cars. Be sure there is no loose or bending in the suspension or in the steering components before attempting to tune your vehicle. In a practical and downtoearth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car. Touring car is a style of open car built in the united states which seats four or more people. Stock cars can be built from a prefab chassis or from a scratch design. Offering clamping force on the brake pads, the calipers are another important component of the pro touring brake setup. At racing car technology, most of what we have learned has come through testing.

Tips and tricks used by pro drivers are described to enable you to understand and setup the rc car as the pros do. Touring car and tourer are both terms for open cars i. Bmw provide us with general information regarding different downforce levels on the car. Excessive oversteer causes the rear tires to break loose allowing the car to spin out. With scott guyatt approval, both booklets have been merged to obtain only one reference rc handbook because a rc car still a rc car. The chassis setup guide is great to have in your toolbox. Schumacher rc british touring car championship btcc action compilation ultrahd and 4k duration.

Cartech book detroit speeds how to build a pro touring car. On the other hand, if you have a car setup with toe out in the front, the car s initial turning would be slower for a given amount of initial steering. There are so many oneoff parts, systems and ideas on that car that are now production, mail order ready parts. Hudys ultimate set of setup tools for 110 touring cars, all in one complete package with premiumquality carrying bag. The hudy 110th touring car setup tool set comes with all the setup tools needed to tune you 110th touring car. Download the free radio controlled car setup guide with indepth theory of all setup adjustments for your rc car. We ask for your understanding as you may experience delivery delays. Terminology setup order we recommend setting up your car in the order indicated in the table below. Jan 18, 2012 basic touring car setup tips fiveeight0sixsix rc stuff, top scythe january 18, 2012 just thought i would share my approach to setting up a touring car, specifically for the small club track at chippenham uk. The new t4 retains the title of the most adjustable electric touring car in the world. This is a hudy complete setup tool set, with included carrying bag and is intended for use with all 110 scale nitro and electric touring cars.

Tips on choosing scratchbuiltlate model stock car books. In this manual we depict the xray t4 luxury electric touring car and xray nt1 nitro touring car. Redcat racing ep brushless touring car with alu shocks, ball bearing, 2. This site describes the function and importance of various suspension components, as well as their effects on the car s handling. In either circumstance, it is useful for you to have a good knowledge of vehicle dynamics so that the handling of the car can be understood during setup and racing. Maybe youre fast, but with a good setup, youll be faster.

Jun 15, 2019 suspension tuning is one of the most important way to decrease your lap time. Closed wheel racing media group presents their books on this website. Tuning with droop typically, less droop reduces body roll. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Weight transfer and car setup every aspect of car setup affects the way that weight transfers on the car. How to make multiple changes to a touring car setup and preserve grip. Setup guide learn the intricacies of advanced radio control suspension tuning with the xxx main chassis setup guide. Modernized classic cars that outperform todays sports cars. Cupra is offering customers the chance to prebook its forthcoming new leon touring car, which will be limited to just ten initial orders and will be based on the next generation cupra leon.

Droop is the amount of down travel a suspension arm has. A classic muscle car with upgraded and updated suspension components, brake system, drive train and aesthetics, including many of the creature comforts of a new car. The most complete racing car chassis setup tutorial guide available presented by shown above is a gaming expo fair in europe that held a contest for the best gamer team in a newly released 1st shooter game competition. Touring car gearing racepractice hi guys, i had a question asked about gearing so i figure i would post what i do when it comes to finding the sweet spot for the setup. Setup sheet data base this page contains two sections. An information packed read that will explain complex chassis dynamics in easy to understand terms. Touring cars share some similarities to the mid and toplevel autocrosssolo cars. Built to function as well or better than some of todays best performance cars. However, the design goals of touring cars are for high speeds over a longer circuit with larger radius, sweeping corners and longer straights than the typical autocross course. The 1994 australian touring car season was the 35th year of touring car racing in australia since the first runnings of the australian touring car championship and the forerunner of the present day bathurst, the armstrong 500. Download a handy setup guide with indepth theory on all setup adjustments here. When measuring front ride height, you will want to pick a spot at the front of the car, such as under the front arms where there is no heavy chassis wear, for on road setup guide commencing the first installment of the on road setup guide by.

Purchase yourself a cartech detroit speeds how to build a pro touring car book from cj pony parts today. Gt3 cars have big rear wings, which are balanced with the front splitter and, if necessary, dive planes. Hudy allinone setup solution solution components for 110 touring cars assembling and installing the setup stands assembling the setup stands assembling the setup board installing the setup stands overview of car setup setup order measuring droop adjusting droop ride height measuring ride height adjusting ride height adjusting t. A academy agama alex racing alien racing anderson arc associated atlas atomic atomic carbon awesomatix.

Competition x has put together a rc suspension tuning guide that explains tuning options available on most cars. Protouring is power steering, power brakes, and ac for all the right reasons. We needed to setup our vehicle as a touring rig which meant the hardcore 4x4 equipment was put to the side and instead we chose accessories for necessity and of course comfort, says anthony, husband to jane and father to cooper, leo and isabella. Stepbystep racecar setup guide paradigm shift driver. With this e book, we updated this document a little more, regardless the brand. Forza motorsport 7 beginners guide tuning your car, how to. The xxx main chassis setup guide can help to shorten the learning curve for any new racer, and has proven to be a good setup guide for any established racer. Checking the chassis setup guide before making a change on the car is not a bad idea.

Tips and tricks used by pro drivers are described to enable you to setup the car as the pros do. Knowing the theory behind why a chassis is acting a certain way is priceless. Hud108205 hudy 110 touring car setup board dark grey. Due to the stiff ball cups, i focused on driving around the track, not focusing on a perfect setup with the destiny, i was able to set a 5 minute pace of 40304. This is a unique product, designed by hudy for rc car racers who want smart and perfectly thoughtout details. Rc car handling an introduction to vehicle dynamics. New hudy touring car setup book now available for download. Nitro touring car racing at its best the hb r10 is the latest kit from the talented designers at hbhpi to enter the exciting, fast and dangerous world of 110th scale nitro onroad touring car racing with a unique, highspec nitro touring car kit that will amaze nitro racing fans. While the process of adjusting the tuning feature might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle, the actual tuning function will still be the same. Suspension tuning is one of the most important way to decrease your lap time.