testing out navigator drone trucks

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Comment by HOltzy on September 2, 2012 at 3:35

Wrong. Maths IS indeed maths, but having the offset axle (rake) DOES change the angle of the truck when flipped. You need 2 points to calculate the angle, pivot and center of the axle. If the axle wasn't offset, i would agree with you 100%. So instead of moving the pivot (changing baseplates) which is only 1 of the two points of reference, you can achieve an adjustable angle by simply moving the second point will achieve the same results.

Premium Member Comment by m0juu on November 12, 2011 at 21:14

maths is maths, i have a feeling they got it wrong.

Premium Member Comment by Roni Dylan Villanueva on November 12, 2011 at 20:57

the flipping angle is what is mentioned in their official product page/advertisement..i don't have evidence on the specific angle..but flipping the hanger does make a difference..but yeah,the height may not be for everyone..

 

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Premium Member Comment by m0juu on November 12, 2011 at 20:20

.... flipping hangars does nothing to the angle, it changes the ride height because of the rake. your trucks pivot at the angle the baseplate dictates.

but now that you mention how high it is.... not my cuppa tea. glad you likem though!

Premium Member Comment by Roni Dylan Villanueva on November 12, 2011 at 19:12

it's as good as my caliber 50 and sabre. It's 52º but flippable to 46º which works really well. for whatever reason though, this truck has a higher ride height which makes my setup so high from the ground with my belly racer (no wheelbites though with 81mm wheels. now, it's gonna stay on my sayshun compass as the extra height gives the dropthrough an extra lean. all in all, i'm happy with the trucks as it looks solid and feels solid - fun carving and sliding at 52º and stable and grippy at 46º.

Premium Member Comment by m0juu on November 12, 2011 at 18:43

so, howd the trucks go?