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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 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 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 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 Anti-Roll Bar Explained

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 Steering Throw Symmetry Explained

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

RC Silicone Fluid Chart – Weight (WT) and Centistokes (CST)

RC Silicone Fluid Chart – Weight (WT) and Centistokes (CST)

Silicone fluids are used in RC shocks for its ability to withstand continued abuse in harsh conditions. It comes in a variety of thicknesses, known ... Read More

How Do I Free Up My Ball … Cups?

How Do I Free Up My Ball … Cups?

Question: Hey Doc, I was wondering...when building a kit it seems like the ball cups are super tight when I put them on the turnbuckles. ... Read More

RC Shocks Explained

RC Shocks Explained

What Are Shocks? Shocks are one of the most important components of your RC car’s suspension system. Their job is to control how the chassis ... Read More