HUDY Universal Setup System for 1:10 Touring Car 109301

This aluminum setup system from HUDY has been specially designed for 1:10 touring cars.
You can adjust the entire vehicle precisely and read the camber, toe and caster perfectly.
Precise adjustment of the steering angle is also child's play.

Scope of delivery:

• 4 x setup indicators for right and left
• 1 x Plexiglas plate for reading the toe
• Nuts and bolts for mounting the system
• Cardboard box for storage

How a setup system works on a 1:10 RC car

For ambitious RC model drivers, a precisely tuned vehicle is the key to success. A setup system helps to precisely measure and adjust chassis parameters - for better performance on the track. Here we explain how to use a setup system correctly on a remote-controlled 1:10 RC car.

What is a setup system?

A setup system is a special measuring tool that is used to measure the chassis of an RC car. It usually consists of measuring plates, measuring rulers and angle indicators that are mounted in place of the wheels. This allows important parameters such as:

• Toe (Toe-In/Toe-Out)
• Camber (camber)
• Caster
• Steering angle (Ackermann)

precisely measured and adjusted.

Step-by-step instructions: Using the setup system

1. Prepare the vehicle

• Remove the tires
• Ensure that all suspension components can move freely
• Position the vehicle on a flat surface

2. Fit the setup system

• Attach the setup plates to the steering knuckles or wheel carriers (instead of the wheels)
• Ensure that the plates are secure and straight

3. Measure the wheel alignment

• Use the measuring scales to read the difference between the front and rear edges of the setup plates
• Set the toe-in (toe-in ) or toe-out (toe-out) precisely using the track rods

4. Check the camber

• Use the integrated camber gauge on the setup plates
• Set negative or positive camber depending on the track requirements (usually: -1° to -3°)

5. Adjust caster and steering

• Check the caster angle using special caster tools or the setup data
• Check Ackermann (steering geometry) and adjust if necessary

6. Double check

• Measure again after each adjustment
• Adjust the setup symmetrically on both sides

7. Document the setup

• Record all values in writing (setup sheet)
• This makes it easy to reproduce setups for different routes or conditions

Why is a setup system so important?

A precisely adjusted chassis ensures

• More driving stability
• Better cornering behavior
• Even tire wear
• Predictable performance on different track surfaces