RC Suspension Tuning Guide

Tuning an RC car is where the hobby turns into a craft. Small adjustments to suspension geometry, steering and weight distribution can completely change how a car behaves on the track. With the amount of tuning options on today’s cars, you can easily become overwhelmed with the amount of tuning available.

This guide is part of the complete RC Suspension Tuning Guide, breaking down all of tuning concepts into simple, easy-to-follow sections. If you are new, start with the basics and work your way through. If you are experienced, use this as a quick reference to fine-tune your setup.

Note: While the process of adjustment might differ slightly from vehicle to vehicle, the actual tuning function will still be the same.

There are 3 segments to our Suspension Tuning Guide:
1) RC Setup Quick Guide – quick and easy setup guide to help you conquer your car’s handling issues
2) Tuning Guide Set-Up Order – listing of the proper order you should use when making adjustments to your car
3) RC Suspension Tuning Guide – the list below of available tuning options and what they do.

RC Suspension Tuning

AckermannCamber Link LocationsShock Mounting Positions
Active Rear ToeCasterSlipper Clutch
Anti-DiveChassis TypeSteering Throw Symmetry
Anti-Roll BarDifferentialSuspension Mounts
Anti-SquatDroopTire Additive
Arm SweepFinal Drive RatioTire Compound
Axles (Inline and Trailing)KickupToe In / Toe Out
Axle HeightGear PitchTrack Width
Battery PositionGear RatioWeight Distribution
Belt TensionRide HeightWheelbase
Body PositionRoll CenterWings
BumpsteerRoll Out
CamberShocks