RC Car Talk: AckermanHow Ackerman Affects RC Cars And TrucksAckerman describes the difference in steering angle between the two front wheels. Increasing the ackerman effect is accomplished by moving the steering rod or link that connects to the steering rack more towards the rear of the car.
More ackerman makes the steering more consistent and smoother, especially at low speeds and in tight turns, by creating a bigger difference in steering angle between the two front wheels. Less ackermann or no ackerman makes the steering more aggressive at high speeds. The car turns in more aggressively but it doesn't work well when either traction or cornering speeds are low. Not having enough ackerman can make the the steering feel unnatural. More on RC Cars and TrucksBest RC Hobby ShopsWhere to buy rc cars, trucks, parts, and accessories online. Tuning RC Cars in RC Car Talk Magazine Check out the main page and subscribe to RC Car Talk Magazine for more on tuning and racing rc cars and trucks.
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