Adjusting the Toe angle Traxxas Rustler radio control car

Adjusting the Toe for the Traxxas Rustler

This was my lesson learned for the day. The Traxxas Rustler front end (shown here with upgrades) does not allow for camber adjustment out of the box, that requires an upgrade. It DOES all ow for Toe in or out adjustments. I found very little information on making this fine tune adjustment as I was learning how to do this today. Adjusting the toe-in or toe-out slightly can make a real difference in turning grip and response. To toe in or out depends on the driver, track, and a number of variables. Traxxas recommends a toe angle of 0 to begin with and adjust from there.

In short, increasing front toe in offers somewhat greater straight-line stability however, some sluggishness of turning response may occur. the inverse is true for toe out. Set to zero for standard runs, but to tweak your driving style, ‘Toeing the line’ may shave off a few seconds at the finish line.

Traxxas Rustler Toe In

Toe in, just like with your feet, means to point the front of the tires inward. The turnbuckles adjust in opposite directions to get the same result. So on one side you may turn your wrench up, on the other down to toe the tire toward the same attitude. This struck me at first, as odd. The reality is, you are moving the tire direction in the opposite way. The threads on these turnbuckles are spun in opposing directions to lengthen or shorten the bar.

It only takes a couple of degrees of toe in or out to achieve results, and finding zero can be a challenge, especially in the Traxxas Rustler straight from the box. There is significant play in the front end of this higher end ‘beginners’ kit. So there will be a margin of guessing without steering upgrades.

Toe Out

Toeing out may give you a little umph in those turns, but be prepared to get a little more unstable on the straightaways. Throttle control will be your best friend for all situations.

To toe out, simply adjust the turnbuckles in the opposite directions. Camber will also help in handling situations, but straight from the box, the Traxxas Rustler is cambered at a -2 degree setting and that is all you will get.

If you are racing an oval, adjusting the toe toward the turn on the inner wheel only can give you some grip on the turn, but be more forgiving when you go “up track” or to the outside.

I hope this helps you get the most out of your Radio Control Car, and feel free to link and share the page. I found the above information scattered ALL over the internet, and nothing with any helpful details. Now that problem is solved 

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Radio Control Cars and Trucks, an Introduction

Radio Controlled Cars & Trucks

Personally I am quite new to the hobby of Radio Controlled cars and trucks, but there were some lessons to learn when first approaching the hobby. This page, like the Radio Controlled Planes page, is meant to help the over-whelmed new-comer find a direction of interest.

Can My kids do this?

When it comes to R/C Cars the answer is a little more yes here than it is with planes. However, a top end R/C car can reach real-world speeds of 60,70, or even 90+ MPH. So starting out a young driver with a little moderation is good. Like any hobby, anything you can do with your kids while they are young is the essence of life.

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