Caliper Steering

[35368]

Aaaaaah this year will be so hard to steer and u need the bonus cuz its so big. Pls help poor stupid people like me who don't understand how a caliper is used for steering

[MadCow2357]

Watch this video. It should help...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKC8MYRgflI

[MadCow2357]

Quick question: Does it matter if the caliper measures in inches or cm/mm?

[PM2017]

Quick question: Does it matter if the caliper measures in inches or cm/mm?

As long as it has the same precision it shouldn't...

[builder83]

Let me know how it goes. I ended up going with a bolt adjustment that was easier imo and accurate. I messed around with a metal caliper but thought it was too heavy. Didn't want to try a plastic one but it might work. I am pretty much to the same problem I had last year with a little skid at 11 plus meters when the car has too much momentum. The curves are cool but I am sticking to a 40cm gap playing it safe for regionals I think. Will have to get some time in a gym to calibrate everything still. Might get crazier than that. I am guessing 20 cm gap will be used at states? Just guessing.

[M017]

Is the “fixed” outer can on the left or right when looking down the track from the start point?

[M017]

And how are y’all gonna have your motor/gears adjust to your axle when you shift it for steering?

[sciolyperson1]

Is the “fixed” outer can on the left or right when looking down the track from the start point?

The can's on the left.

[Bazinga+]

Here's a great plastic dial caliper with a lock screw I used for Scrambler. Highly recommend-
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-278 ... ref=plSrch
Plastic calipers are much easier to attach since you can drill in them and are also much lighter in weight.

[MadCow2357]

Here's a great plastic dial caliper with a lock screw I used for Scrambler. Highly recommend-
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-278 ... ref=plSrch

First of all, welcome back ! I thought you weren't active on the forums anymore... I think I speak for all of us when I say your presence is much needed and appreciated!
Anyways, would the advantage of using a plastic dial caliper be the easiness of drilling it? My partner got a stainless steel one, and so we're not even gonna bother drilling. Wondering if a nice plastic one could be the solution to our problems...