RC Tuning Guide

To get the most from your RC vehicle, you should know a few things about vehicle tuning. Most RC vehicles have a TON of tuning adjustments available on them, but it’s what each adjustment does that is the big mystery. If you can master the tuning, you can make your car work at any track and on any surface.

CompetitionX has compiled a list of the tuning options on most RC cars. While the process of adjusting the tuning feature might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle, the actual tuning function will still be the same.

PLEASE NOTE: It is a good idea to write down the setup that comes with the car. If you decide to get adventurous and start making changes, you could end up with an ill-handling vehicle. Having the original setup will provide you a ‘back-up’ point.

Please feel free to contact me if there are any tuning features not listed.

Ackermann	Droop
Aerodynamics	Gearing
Anti-Roll Bar	Kickup
Anti-Squat	Ride Height
Axle, Inline	Roll Center
Axle, Trailing	Roll Out
Axle Height	Shocks
Battery Placement	Shock Mounting Locations
Bearings	Slipper Clutch
Bumpsteer	Steering Throw Symmetry
Camber	Toe In / Toe Out
Camber Link Locations	Track Width
Caster	Tweak
Chassis	Vehicle Weight
Differential	Wheelbase