Author: Tony Phalen
RC Arm Sweep Explained
What Is Arm Sweep? Arm Sweep refers to the forward or backward angle of the front suspension arms, measured from the inner hinge pin when ... Read More
RC Active Rear Toe Explained
What Is Active Rear Toe? Active Rear Toe is the change in rear toe angle during suspension movement. In a static setup, rear toe is ... Read More
RC Tire Additive Explained
What Is Tire Additive? Tire Additive is a chemical compound applied to RC tires to change how the rubber interacts with the track surface. Its ... Read More
RC Belt Tension Explained
What Is Belt Tension? Belt tension refers to how tight or loose the drive belts are within a belt-driven RC drivetrain. These belts connect the ... Read More
RC Suspension Mounts Explained
What Are Suspension Mounts? Suspension Mounts are the blocks or braces that hold your suspension arms to the chassis. They define the hinge pin location ... Read More
RC Roll Out Explained
What Is Roll Out? Roll Out is the distance your RC car travels forward in one full rotation of the drive wheels. It combines your ... Read More
RC Track Width Explained
What Is Track Width? Track Width refers to the distance between the left and right wheels on the same axle. This can be measured at ... Read More
RC Shock Mounting Positions Explained
What Are Shock Mounting Positions? Shock Mounting Positions refer to the different locations where your shocks (dampers) attach to the suspension arms and shock towers ... Read More
RC Roll Center Explained
What Is Roll Center? Roll Center is an imaginary point in your suspension geometry that represents where your chassis “rolls” around during cornering. It is ... Read More
RC Axles (Inline vs Trailing) Explained
What Are Axles (Inline vs Trailing)? Axles are the components that connect your front wheels to the steering system and allow them to rotate while ... Read More
RC Tire Compound Explained
What Is Tire Compound? Tire Compound refers to the type of rubber or foam material used in your RC tires. It determines how soft or ... Read More
RC Toe In / Toe Out Explained
What Is Toe In / Toe Out? Toe In / Toe Out refers to the angle of the wheels when viewed from above. • Toe ... Read More
RC Final Drive Ratio (FDR) Explained
What Is Final Drive Ratio (FDR)? Final Drive Ratio (FDR) is the total gear reduction between your motor and the wheels. It represents how many ... Read More
RC Ride Height Explained
What Is Ride Height? Ride Height is the distance between the chassis of your RC car and the ground. It is typically measured at the ... Read More
RC Gear Pitch Explained
What Is Gear Pitch? Gear Pitch refers to the size and spacing of the teeth on your RC car’s pinion and spur gears. It defines ... Read More
