Atomic DRZ2 Build Tips RWD Micro RC Drift Car
First concern is to address any sticking in your suspension, you want to make sure that your suspension is as smooth as possible. If the suspension sticks at any point during its travel, it will cause become unpredictable & loop unexpectedly.
Next we want to make sure the suspension droop is set properly. The ride height might seem insignificant but it’s crucial for reliability & performance. If the rear ride height is set too high, the swing arms won’t be properly seated in the drive cups & it will cause something to break over time. If your ride height is set too high in the front, I noticed the suspension would bind & limit my overall steering angle.
Marking sure your car has balanced toe & camber settings on the left & right sides sounds like a given, but this was an issue for me. I followed the manual faithfully & set all my linkage spacings according to that spec, but still my car was unbalanced. Manufacturing tolerances on the plastic parts can make measuring the linkages unreliable, so use your eyes to make sure both sides are set evenly. Initially my car had way to much toe in & camber on the left side, which caused the steering linkages to get caught on the knuckles & severely limited my steering angle when turning right.
Finally i suggest using the rounded tires provided with the kit. I’m using flat tires from DS Racing & it’s causing the suspension to lift since the stock caster setting is so high. By using a rounded tire, the tire will gradually transition with the caster & provide optimal front end grip.