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Old 25-05-2015
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Default What is easiest way to do front wheel toe in/out alignment without setup station?

alignment on front wheel is diffcult by eye, as the buggy front wheels changes the camber during the steering.

So is there any easy method to do it without setup station ? i do have camber gauge.
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I set my camber first then switch radio and car on then holding the rear wing tilt the car so it's 90 degrees to the pit table - then just set "camber" for toe in.

I'd also make sure my turnbuckles are same length before I start and I've got everything centred properly
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Old 28-05-2015
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I set my camber first then switch radio and car on then holding the rear wing tilt the car so it's 90 degrees to the pit table - then just set "camber" for toe in.

I'd also make sure my turnbuckles are same length before I start and I've got everything centred properly
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Or you could buy an RPM toe in gauge for less than £9
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Easiest way is to measure the track width of the front tyres' leading and trailing edge, if they're the same then 0 degrees, the rest is just math. E.g. LP Cut staggers, leading edge 1.3mm wider than the trailing is 1 degree toe out

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Old 16-07-2015
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I find by placing my buggy on a flat surface and both front wheels against the wall and use my camber gauge on the wall
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