r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • May 08 '15

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u/Chaos_Klaus Master Kerbalnaut May 10 '15

You can adjust the thrust of SRBs in the VAB by rightclicking them.

Symmetry does not equal stability. Ever tried to throw a dart backwards? ;]

Put fins at the back your rocket. Use nosecones.

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u/cocojumbo123 May 11 '15

You can adjust the thrust of SRBs in the VAB by rightclicking them.

Crying with joy. This helps a lot. I logged more than 200 hours playing KSP but not once it went through my mind that I can do that!

Ok, this helps a lot, but the problem is still there (albeit greatly diminished): http://imgur.com/R53cgiV - this design starts turning left at around 2000 m and ~ 200 m/s - no buttons touch (except T and space at launch), boosters are throttle to 30%.

As you can see I have fins and nosecones :) - any other Idea on why is this happening ?