Instructions

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c) Setting the Shock Absorbers
Front axle Rear axle
The spring-pre-tension at the upper end of the shock absorber (A) can be adjusted by inserting plastics clips.
Theshockabsorbersatthevehicle'sfrontandrearvehicleaxlescanbemountedindifferentpositionsatthelower
transverse link (C) and at the top of the damper bridge (B). The manufacturer has, however, already chosen the best
position; therefore, only professional drivers should change these.
Alwayssettheshockabsorbersforoneaxleevenly(attheleftandrightwheelsofthefrontorrearaxle).Otherwise,
drivingbehaviourwillbeinuencednegatively.
Professionaldriversmayalsousespringswithadifferentstiffnessordamperoilofadifferentviscosityforllingthe
shock absorbers. Installation of aluminium shock absorbers that can be adjusted with a knurled wheel is possible as
well.
Justaswitha"real"car,theshockabsorbers(ortherubbersealsinthem)onthemodelcarareawearingpart.Ifoil
is running from the shock absorbers (e.g. transverse link strongly oiled, dripping traces), the seals or shock absorbers
must be replaced.