Caliper Steering

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builder83, can you please explain about the nut adjustment that you made to control the steering? Thank you.
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retired1 wrote:You might want to consider using a 4-40 bolt and nut for your adjustment as you can get more precision that with a 32 or 24 thread bolt or all thread.
I get how the caliper steering works, but how does the bolt/nut work?
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sciencecat42 wrote:
retired1 wrote:You might want to consider using a 4-40 bolt and nut for your adjustment as you can get more precision that with a 32 or 24 thread bolt or all thread.
I get how the caliper steering works, but how does the bolt/nut work?
You adjust one axle or side length by turning a bolt that shortens or lengths it. How you do that is up to you. I am happy to share pictures after the season. I have my buggy set for a 12 meter curve, and then calibrate how much of a turn I need to for a sharper curve like 10 meters. Pros are I think it is more sturdy (therefore consistant) and you do not need to mount a caliper on buggy. Using a thin thread bolt also allows for very precise adjustments. Cons are you do not have a number to read like a caliper can provide and it might take a few seconds longer to set you buggy.
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If you put the caliper in the middle of the vehicle (like https://youtu.be/JEkrM5TGFCU), how would you connect it to the axles to adjust the steering?
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Re: Caliper Steering

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Anyone find a plastic dial caliper that locks?
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rabbitman wrote:Anyone find a plastic dial caliper that locks?
Lol it's literally in this thread, on page 1.
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