What is good raptor gncc width a-arms & axle?
May 6, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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What is good raptor gncc width a-arms & axle?
What is a good raptor gncc width for the a-arms and the rear end. I want it to be stable but I don't want to be too wide and clinging to trees. I have a +3 on the front and that is too wide for tight trails and I am wondering if +1 may be the best. On the back I have x-33 whick I believe is +4 or -2 for its adjustment. What is a good width for the back end to be at?
May 7, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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What is good raptor gncc width a-arms & axle?
I have run 10 GNCC races in the past 2 years with my Raptor, slowly going from stock to + $8,000 in "improvements". I tried +2 a-arms - way to wide. They are great in the open areas, but they slow you down too much in the tight stuff to make up for it. I am in the process of going back to stock width a-arms.
If you are using stock shocks or Works shocks, go with + 1 a-arms. These shocks don't have much sag to them and this setup will give you about 46-47" width in the front at rest.
If you are using Elka SSD, PEP, Axis, TCS or any other "zero preload" shocks, go with the stock width a-arms. The extra sag of these shocks will lower your quad about 3" and in the process will make your front end about as wide as the above setup, 47"-48". Remember, for those extra tight spots, when you hit the throttle with this setup the front end will raise and get narrower, and the tires will still be on the ground so you can steer.
As for the rear, by playing with your rim offset or adjustable axle, try to get around 47". I have found that this works pretty good. Clipping a tree a little bit with the rear tire is not nearly as bad as with the front!
If you have the money, the best improvement in woods handling you can get is with a good set of tires (Maxxis Razr2's) and "zero preload" shocks. I love Elkas. The Raptor has enough power to keep up with anything in the woods, where it needs help is with handling. The extra traction will keep you from getting stuck as much in the mud and lowering the quad 3-4 inches will let you take all of those corners just a little bit faster.
PM me if you want any more information on GNCC racing. Thanks and good luck with your decision.
RR1
If you are using stock shocks or Works shocks, go with + 1 a-arms. These shocks don't have much sag to them and this setup will give you about 46-47" width in the front at rest.
If you are using Elka SSD, PEP, Axis, TCS or any other "zero preload" shocks, go with the stock width a-arms. The extra sag of these shocks will lower your quad about 3" and in the process will make your front end about as wide as the above setup, 47"-48". Remember, for those extra tight spots, when you hit the throttle with this setup the front end will raise and get narrower, and the tires will still be on the ground so you can steer.
As for the rear, by playing with your rim offset or adjustable axle, try to get around 47". I have found that this works pretty good. Clipping a tree a little bit with the rear tire is not nearly as bad as with the front!
If you have the money, the best improvement in woods handling you can get is with a good set of tires (Maxxis Razr2's) and "zero preload" shocks. I love Elkas. The Raptor has enough power to keep up with anything in the woods, where it needs help is with handling. The extra traction will keep you from getting stuck as much in the mud and lowering the quad 3-4 inches will let you take all of those corners just a little bit faster.
PM me if you want any more information on GNCC racing. Thanks and good luck with your decision.
RR1
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