Team Associated Factory Team Droop Gauge Suspension Setup Tool RC Touring Car AS3987

Overview

The Team Associated Factory Team Droop Gauge AS3987 is an essential setup tool for any serious RC touring car enthusiast in the UK. Whether you're preparing your RC car for trackside competition or fine-tuning your setup at home, this straightforward yet precision-engineered gauge makes setting arm droop front and rear quick, even and repeatable. Droop adjustment is a critical aspect of RC car suspension geometry that directly impacts handling, traction and overall performance on the track. This tool removes the guesswork and delivers consistent results every single time, making it ideal for both experienced competitors and dedicated hobbyists looking to optimise their RC touring car setup.

The Associated FT Droop Gauge is a Factory Team product, which means it carries the reputation and engineering standards you'd expect from one of the most respected names in professional RC racing. Using this gauge at home or trackside ensures your front and rear suspension settings remain perfectly balanced, giving you the confidence to focus on driving rather than worrying about whether your setup is correct. For RC car enthusiasts in the UK who take their hobby seriously, this is one of those small but vital tools that separates casual bashers from proper competitors.

Designed with the practical needs of RC touring car pilots in mind, this droop gauge works with all touring car models and integrates seamlessly into your existing setup routine. Its simplicity belies its effectiveness—slide it under the chassis, check your droop height, and adjust via shock limiters or droop screws until you achieve perfectly even suspension geometry front and rear. It's compact, durable and genuinely useful for getting the most out of your RC touring car experience.

Key Features

• 1mm step increments — Each measurement step is precisely 1mm apart, allowing you to make micro-adjustments to your arm droop with absolute accuracy and repeatability, ensuring consistent suspension geometry every time you set up your RC car.
• Slide-under chassis design — Simply slide the gauge under your chassis to reference the exact droop height, making measurement quick and intuitive without the need for complex jigs or additional equipment.
• Adjustable via shock limiters or droop screws — Works seamlessly with standard RC touring car adjustment methods, allowing you to dial in your preferred droop by tweaking shock limiters or droop screws until the gauge reading is perfect.
• Sets even front and rear droop — The primary purpose of this tool is to ensure your front and rear arm droop are perfectly balanced, which is fundamental to achieving predictable handling characteristics and optimal traction in your RC touring car.
• Professional Factory Team quality — This is a genuine Associated Factory Team product engineered to the standards expected by professional RC racers, ensuring durability and precision that will last through countless setup sessions.
• Universal touring car compatibility — Works with all touring car models, whether you're running an Associated TC5, TC7.2, TC10, or any other touring car platform from Associated or other manufacturers, making it a versatile addition to your RC toolkit.
• Fast and repeatable setup — Once you've dialled in your preferred droop settings using this gauge, you can replicate them session after session, track after track, with complete confidence and zero guesswork.

Technical Performance

The Team Associated Factory Team Droop Gauge AS3987 is engineered with the precision expected from a Factory Team tool designed for professional-level RC touring car setup. The tool features exactly 1mm step increments between each measurement point, allowing you to achieve the exact droop geometry you want for your RC car's suspension. The gauge is designed to slide easily under the chassis of your touring car, making it simple and intuitive to use in any setting—whether you're at a track in the UK, at a local club event, or working on your car at home in your workshop or garage. The construction is sturdy and reliable, built to withstand regular use during setup sessions without losing accuracy or becoming damaged. By adjusting your droop via the shock limiters or dedicated droop screws on your touring car, you can use this gauge to achieve perfectly matched front and rear suspension geometry, which is absolutely critical for consistent handling, predictable weight transfer and optimal grip on the track. This is not a decorative item—it's a functional piece of equipment that directly improves your ability to set up a competitive RC car and maintains that setup reliably over time.

What's in the Box

• Team Associated Factory Team Droop Gauge AS3987

Frequently Asked Questions

• What exactly is a droop gauge and why do I need one for my RC touring car? — Droop is the measurement of how far down your suspension arms hang when the car is sitting on a flat surface with no weight applied. It's a critical suspension geometry setting that affects how your RC car's suspension compresses, how weight transfers through corners, and ultimately how well your car handles and grips the track. A droop gauge lets you measure and match your front and rear droop precisely, ensuring your suspension geometry is perfectly balanced. This leads to more predictable handling, better traction and more consistent lap times when racing your RC touring car.
• How do I use the Associated FT Droop Gauge AS3987? — Using this gauge is straightforward: place your RC car on a flat, level surface, then slide the gauge under the chassis to measure the height of your suspension arms. The gauge has 1mm step increments marked on it. Note which step your droop reaches, then adjust your shock limiters or droop screws accordingly until you achieve your target droop height. Repeat for both front and rear until they match, giving you perfectly balanced suspension geometry.
• Will this gauge work with my specific RC touring car model? — Yes, this tool is designed for universal compatibility with all touring car models. Whether you're running an Associated TC5, TC7.2, TC10, TC11, or touring cars from other manufacturers, this gauge will work with your RC car as long as it has adjustable droop via shock limiters or droop screws, which is standard on virtually all modern touring cars.
• Is the droop gauge difficult to use? — Not at all. The gauge is designed to be simple and intuitive. It requires no batteries, no assembly and no technical knowledge. Just slide it under your chassis and read the measurement. Adjust your car's droop screws or shock limiters until you reach your desired setting, then repeat for the other end of the car. It's one of the easiest and most useful setup tools you can own for your RC touring car.
• Do I need any other tools to use this gauge? — The gauge itself is all you need to measure droop. However, you will need a wrench or screwdriver to actually adjust your droop screws or shock limiters on your RC car, depending on which adjustment method your specific car uses.
• Why should I care about matching front and rear droop? — Unmatched front and rear droop creates asymmetrical suspension geometry, which can lead to unpredictable handling, inconsistent weight transfer and loss of grip. By using this gauge to match your front and rear droop exactly, you ensure your RC car behaves predictably in both directions and maintains optimal contact patch with the track surface, resulting in faster lap times and more enjoyable driving.
• Is this a professional-grade tool? — Yes. This is a genuine Associated Factory Team product, which means it's engineered to the same standards expected by professional RC racers and used in competitive racing environments worldwide. You're getting a tool designed and trusted by the best in the sport.

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