Question: Hey Doc- I have an Ansmann Racing Royal Flash – when I switch the car on, motor starts to turn backwards without any throttle being used. I can adjust the throttle trim to stop if from moving but it still continues to buzz. Can you please advise what the issue may be? Steve Answer: …

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Question: RC Doc- I’ve been driving my Team Associated B4.2 Buggy for a while, self-teaching myself mechanics and such. What I can’t figure out is how to keep the back end from spinning out and fishtailing through the corners. I assume it has something to do with adjusting the cambers in the rear, maybe increase …

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Question: Doctor- The steering in my HobbyKing Bad Bug is pretty sloppy. I watched an online review that stated I need to tighten the steering servo and use a little bit of threadlock to keep it tight, but I’m not sure where to do that (it was hard to see in the review). Do you …

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Question: Hey Doc- I have a Team Durango DEX410v3 and having some issues with it turning. Our track is on a gymnasium floor that has carpet patches in the corners. On the straights its fine, but the moment I hit the corners it doesn’t want to turn. Everyone uses a mini pin tire (which is …

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Question: Hey Doc- I recently bought a Dynamite 15T brushed motor and a Dynamite brushed ESC for my modified Traxxas Stampede. My problem is that I have too much torque now and every time I hit the gas, it wheelies and scrapes the back of the truck. Do you have any tips to keep my …

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Question: Hi Doc- I recently purchased a second hand car with the LRP IPC V6 ESC installed in it. My problem is that there is no reverse on the remote. I replaced the old remote (crystals) with a Turnigy GTX3 2.4GHz remote and receiver and still no response when trying to reverse. I’m lost! Help! …

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Question: Hey Doc- I have an older Tamiya Blackfoot that uses a wiper speed control. When I turn it on, the servo moves the wiper arm back and forth, but the truck doesn’t go anywhere. I’m pretty sure both the battery and motor are good, so I’m not sure what the problem is. Help! Dave …

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Question: Hiya Doctor- Hi guys, great site!!!! I have certainly learned more about motors, ESC’s, Kv etc. while being here. My question is this: I recently purchased a Hobbywing V3 ESC – best buy ever! What are the other makes of Hobbywing motors that I can use on this ESC? The V3 only gives heat …

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Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it alot easier to drive. Thanks for your help! Kudin Answer: Hi Kudin, HPI’s Baja 5B has been around a long time and it’s one of the coolest 1:5th scale buggies …

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Question: Hiya Doc- I have a DHK Wolf with a brushless motor and when I turn my car on, it recognizes the but the motor doesn’t respond. Do you think it’s the motor or the ESC? Andre Answer: Hi Andre, The DHK Wolf comes in two flavors; brushed and brushless. Usually you have fewer problems …

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