Category: RC Tuning

RC Slipper Clutch Explained

RC Slipper Clutch Explained

What Is A Slipper Clutch A Slipper Clutch is a drivetrain component designed to control how much power is transferred from the motor to the ... Read More

RC Quick Setup Guide

RC Quick Setup Guide

For those that don't want to shuffle through all of the information on the Tuning Guide pages, here is a more direct list that should ... Read More

RC Wings Explained

RC Wings Explained

What Are Wings? Wings are aerodynamic devices mounted to the front or rear of an RC car that are designed to generate downforce - a ... Read More

RC Body Position Explained

RC Body Position Explained

What Is Body Position? Body Position refers to the placement of the RC car body shell on the chassis - specifically how far forward or ... Read More

RC Arm Sweep Explained

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

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

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

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

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

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

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