Interesting comments, Cory.
C10CoryM wrote:
Self centering is actually the reason Caster is built into the suspension. Most people would not be happy with zero Caster....
It was odd at first, and I do warn people before I let them drive it, but so far, no complaints. Driving a Locost of any sort is such an unusual experience for the muggles that they don't notice such subtleties as caster, but for those folks who are used to going from turned to straight by letting the wheel slide through their fingers, boy would
they be surprised.
C10CoryM wrote:
Trade off is heavier steering and less stability at (very) high speed.
Stability didn't seem to be an issue--it still went where it was pointed--but then, top speed is 90 mph.
C10CoryM wrote:
I'm a little surprised you gained MPG by reducing Caster:
Also zero toe and zero camber. I don't know what specific in my zero/zero/zero alignment made the difference...and of course I could be kidding myself...but it did seem to be worth a percent or two. Not as big a difference as turning off the headlights.
70 mpg was easy, and the Lalo body took it to 90, and I got to 95 mpg with some obvious stuff (like a full length smooth floor) but man, that last five miles per gallon was a workout.
C10CoryM wrote:
I'd expect the constant steering inputs would lower MPG.
I don't think it has added to my steering input, and can't see why it would. Explain please?