Height & Droop OP-862 Gauge for Standard Touring Car Chassis - Tamiya 53862  [53862]

Tamiya 53862 - Height & Droop Gauge OP-862
Price:
NZD$24.91
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
53862
GTIN:
4950344998197
Condition:
Brand New
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Ride height and droop: how it works

This compact R/C setup gauge helps racers capture ride height and suspension droop so rebound calculations can be made from consistent data points. It is designed specifically for standard touring car chassis, offering a quick reference for front-to-rear comparisons without altering the car's baseline setup.

Use the tool by sliding it under the chassis at each wheel reference position to log ground clearance, then lift the wheel to measure droop according to your setup flow. The numbers support spring and damper adjustments as part of an overall tuning process, not as a lone tuning solution.

The gauge is limited to the standard touring car chassis described in the product notes and should not be used on non-R/C vehicles or incompatible chassis designs. Consider it a precise measurement instrument to add to your setup checklist.

By giving repeatable ride height and droop numbers, the gauge reduces guesswork and helps you reproduce setup conditions across multiple runs.
No special equipment is required beyond your normal setup tools; place the gauge at the wheel points and record the clearance and droop readings as part of your routine.
The gauge provides key measurements to populate setup tables, but it should be used alongside notes and on-track feedback to form a complete tuning picture.

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