Author: Tony Phalen
RC Kickup Explained
What Is Kickup? Kickup refers to the angle of the front suspension arms relative to the chassis when viewed from the side. More specifically: • ... Read More
RC Bumpsteer Explained
What Is Bumpsteer? Bumpsteer refers to the change in toe angle of the wheels as the suspension moves through its travel (compression and rebound). In ... Read More
RC Battery Position Explained
What Is Battery Position? Battery Position refers to where the battery is mounted within the chassis of your RC car, specifically its front-to-rear and sometimes ... Read More
RC Axle Height Explained
What Is Axle Height? Axle Height refers to the vertical position of the wheel axle relative to the suspension arm or hub carrier. In simple ... Read More
RC Anti-Squat Explained
What Is Anti-Squat? Anti-Squat is a rear suspension geometry setting that controls how much the rear of your RC car compresses (or “squats”) under acceleration. ... Read More
RC Anti-Roll Bar Explained
What Is An Anti-Roll Bar? An Anti-Roll Bar (also called a sway bar) is a suspension component that connects the left and right sides of ... Read More
RC Anti-Dive Explained
What Is Anti-Dive? Anti-Dive is a front suspension geometry setting that controls how much the front of your RC car compresses (or “Dives”) under braking. ... Read More
RC Ackermann Steering Explained
What is Ackermann? Ackermann refers to the difference in steering angle between the front tires as the car turns. A low Ackermann setting will have ... Read More
RC Steering Throw Symmetry Explained
What Is Steering Throw Symmetry Steering Throw Symmetry refers to having equal steering travel (or “throw”) to the left and right sides of your RC ... Read More
Review: UDI RC Coleoptera RTR
It's not often that a diamond in the rough peeks its pearly whites at you but, when it happens, sometimes you have to take a ... Read More
Your First RC Basher: 10-Minute Setup Checklist Before You Run
You’ve waited all week. Your new RC car/truck has arrived, the box is open and it's sitting on the workbench - and it looks amazing. ... Read More
WRC LM16-3 Prototype Video Build
I showed you what comes in the WRC LM16-3 Prototype box, now let’s get to building this car! Since it’s a relatively easy build (being ... Read More
Review: Jetko Avantgarde Rally Tires
As with most of the RC world, tire choice in Rally Racing is everything. The big difference, however, is that at or little local Rally ... Read More
Review: Killerbody Subaru Impreza WRC 2007 Rally Body
Product: Killerbody Subaru Impreza WRC 2007 Rally Body Website: https://store.killerbody.com/ Part #: KLR-48762 Scale: 1/10 Scale Price: $99.99 Recommended For: Rally fans that want an ... Read More
Review: Team Associated Apex2 A550 Rally Car
It's no lie that Rally is one of the best kept secrets in RC. Based on a 4WD Touring Car, these rides get their choice ... Read More
