For a kart, which has no differential on the rear axle, the caster is a key factor which determines different aspects of the set-up.It is thanks to the caster, for example, that on bends, the front wheels assume different heights when the steering wheel is turned, allowing the correct lifting of the inner rear wheel.
Tony Kart Setup Guide How To Adjust ItLets see, along with Rickard Kaell, how and when the caster acts, and how to adjust it to get the best effect in every situation.![]() ![]() THE CASTER IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR LIFTING THE INTERNAL REAR WHEELS ON BENDS Caster angle ADJUSTMENT Eccentric caster forwards Eccentric caster forwards read more Eccentric caster backwards Eccentric caster backwards read more LOADED CASTER. ON A CIRCUIT 2 When does the effect of the caster come into play As mentioned, the caster has its maximum effect when going into bends, up to half-way; then the effect of this angle is less felt. In this situation, it works differently with respect to the camber, which, on the other hand, has a great influence on the behaviour of the kart also from the middle of the bend and coming out of it. What is the effect on driving Loading the front axle, increasing the caster angle entails harder steering, also because the front wheels have a higher cantilever height and, therefore, it is more difficult to turn the steering wheel. At the same time, the front tyres have more grip on the ground. The kart in general will be less stable, because the inner rear wheel will rise first and higher, and in this condition the rear wheel tends to slide more easily and more suddenly. WITH AN UNLOADED CASTER INCREASES THE GRIP OF THE REAR AXLE: WATCH OUT FOR THE WEAR ON THE TYRES 4 What is the effect on the tyres A very heavy caster greatly reduces the sliding of the front wheels and they heat up. Conversely, the back axle is less loaded and tends to slip more easily, firstly warming up the rear tyres, which heat up more tha the other tyres. Of course, an unloaded caster will give the opposite effect, with more rear grip and greater sliding (and heating) of the front tyres. Tony Kart Setup Guide Free Trial PeriodRear tyre wear with a loaded caster Rear tyre wear with a loaded caster read more Rear tyre wear with an unloaded caster Rear tyre wear with an unloaded caster read more Already subscriber Login Continue reading your article Dont waste time: register now for a 24-hour free trial period. Unlimited articles. Start your 24-hour free tour No Credit Card required or Skip the free tour and become a TKART Magazine member now. I want to activate the 24 hour free tour on TKART Magazine Now Later Register Questions Write to us staffmag3.media English Italiano English Espaol Questions Write to us staffmag3.media TKART Contacts Legal Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and conditions Odr Follow Us 2020 Sorridi Editore Srl. All Rights Reserved P.IVA IT04797440965 Powered by Mag3.
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