"That perfect Feel" -Tuning the "Dead zone"
added: 15.09.2014
Dead zone Pt2.
Finding the perfect steering "feel" to suit a specific track can be a challenge at the best of times, especially when it comes to the open chassis class's. With so many option's in Chassis adjustment it's not hard to find yourself getting lost in all the "Degrees" @ %'s.
When you find your car setup is still over steering and to re-active in a straight line, and tuning the set-up just isn't changing the over all Feel of the car , That's when adjusting the Dead zone is the Key.
Adjustment vary's greatly depending on the chassis and track surface. Some examples below.
1/12th @ VRC Carpet2..My preference = 7% deadzone ( 1.8deg toe out)
1/10th 13.5 @ Messina..My Pref = 14% DZ (27deg lock)
1/10th 13.5 @ Vrc Carpet2..My Pref = 5% DZ (30deg Lock).
As you can see above ,the 1/10th"Spec" chassis has limited set-up adjustment ,but by setting the "DZ" correctly for your personal driving style and experience you can greatly improve the way the car enter's "AND" more importantly "Exit's " the apex.
The final part of the steering feel but no less important, is "Setting the lock"..Once you have the Dead Zone set And the change of direction feels "SWEET"...Then by setting the "lock" to suit the Longest or Hardest apex EG- the key-way @ Vrc Carpet2 then you can achieve a consistent line at "Full Lock" without over-steering into the barrier.
Please rate this if you found it useful,@ Look out for my Tip on Setting "Sway Bars".
"Enjoy your Racing"
