Author: Tony Phalen

As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

RC Track Width Explained

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RC Droop Explained

RC Droop Explained

What Is Droop? Droop is the amount of downward suspension travel available when the chassis is lifted and the wheels extend away from the car. ... Read More

RC Chassis Type Explained

RC Chassis Type Explained

What Is Chassis Type? Chassis Type refers to the material and construction of the main chassis plate or structure of your RC car. It is ... Read More

RC Caster Explained

RC Caster Explained

What Is Caster? Caster refers to the angle of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle. It is the angle formed ... Read More

RC Camber Link Locations Explained

RC Camber Link Locations Explained

What Are Camber Link Locations? Camber Link Locations refer to the mounting positions of the upper suspension links (also called Camber links or turnbuckles) on ... Read More

RC Camber Explained

RC Camber Explained

What Is Camber? Camber refers to the angle of a tire when viewed from the front or rear of the car. It describes whether the ... Read More

RC Gear Ratio Explained

RC Gear Ratio Explained

What Is Gear Ratio? Gear Ratio refers to the relationship between the number of teeth on your motor pinion gear and the spur gear (or ... Read More