Caliper Steering

[doge234]

builder83, can you please explain about the nut adjustment that you made to control the steering? Thank you.

[sciencecat42]

You might want to consider using a 4-40 bolt and nut for your adjustment as you can get more precision that with a 32 or 24 thread bolt or all thread.

I get how the caliper steering works, but how does the bolt/nut work?

[builder83]

You might want to consider using a 4-40 bolt and nut for your adjustment as you can get more precision that with a 32 or 24 thread bolt or all thread.

I get how the caliper steering works, but how does the bolt/nut work?

You adjust one axle or side length by turning a bolt that shortens or lengths it. How you do that is up to you. I am happy to share pictures after the season. I have my buggy set for a 12 meter curve, and then calibrate how much of a turn I need to for a sharper curve like 10 meters. Pros are I think it is more sturdy (therefore consistant) and you do not need to mount a caliper on buggy. Using a thin thread bolt also allows for very precise adjustments. Cons are you do not have a number to read like a caliper can provide and it might take a few seconds longer to set you buggy.

[invisiblebanana]

If you put the caliper in the middle of the vehicle (like https://youtu.be/JEkrM5TGFCU), how would you connect it to the axles to adjust the steering?

[rabbitman]

Anyone find a plastic dial caliper that locks?

[PM2017]

Anyone find a plastic dial caliper that locks?

Lol it's literally in this thread, on page 1.