Tag: rc suspension tuning

RC Differential Explained

RC Differential Explained

What Is A Differential? A Differential is a drivetrain component that allows the left and right wheels on the same axle to rotate at different ... Read More

RC Weight Distribution Explained

RC Weight Distribution Explained

What Is Weight Distribution? Weight Distribution refers to how your RC car’s total weight is spread across the chassis - primarily front-to-rear, but also side-to-side. ... 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 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 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 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 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 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 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