Adjusting For Understeer - Ignite MARGAY racing K3 Setup Manual

ADJUSTING FOR UNDERSTEER

Understeer can cause many reciprocating effects on
chassis handling. It is important to notice where in
the corner the understeer is taking place. Most
often, a kart will understeer on entry, the driver will
put in more steering input, and once the kart grabs
become loose on exit.
PROBLEM: The front end understeers (pushes) on corner entry.
A list of possible fixes, in order of severity include:
 Widen the front track width
 Increase front tire air pressures
 Insert the front torsion bar
 Increase the amount of camber
 Increase the amount of caster
 Raise the front spindle (lowering the front ride height)
 Move your seat forward, increasing front weight percentage
 Increase the Ackerman
PROBLEM: The front end understeers (pushes) on corner exit.
A list of possible fixes, in order of severity include:
 Decrease the amount of camber
 Soften the rear axle
 Soften or remove the front torsion bar
 Increase the Ackerman
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