Standard Touring Car Gauge OP-862 Height & Droop - Tamiya 53862  [53862]

Tamiya 53862 - Height & Droop Gauge OP-862
Price:
AUD$20.10
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
53862
GTIN:
4950344998197
Condition:
Brand New
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Practical guide to using the droop gauge

This R/C-scale setup gauge is intended to help drivers measure ride height and suspension droop so rebound figures can be assessed. Specifically aimed at standard touring car chassis, the tool lets you compare front and rear data without changing the car's setup baseline.

To operate the gauge, position it beneath the chassis at each wheel reference point to determine ground clearance, then lift the wheel to capture droop while following your preferred setup steps. Use the readings to inform spring and damper changes or ride height tweaks rather than treating them as absolute tuning directives.

Compatibility is confined to model applications identified as standard touring car chassis; it is not suitable for regular road vehicles or unrelated chassis types. Use the gauge as part of routine setup verification and data recording.

You do not need to remove wheels; measure droop with the wheel unloaded from the ground while the gauge records the chassis clearance at the wheel reference.
Record ride height and droop at each corner, then review differences to assess corner balance and adjust rebound or roll center settings accordingly.
Yes, the gauge is compact and quick to use for on-site verification, helping you confirm setup consistency between practice and race runs.

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