Tag: rc suspension tuning

RC Camber Explained

RC Camber Explained

What Is Camber? Camber refers to the angle of a tire when viewed from the front or rear of the car. It describes whether the ... Read More

RC Kickup Explained

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Setup Order Guide | Proper RC Suspension Tuning Sequence

RC Setup Order Guide | Proper RC Suspension Tuning Sequence

Setting up an RC car correctly is one of the most important steps in achieving consistent handling and faster lap times. Many suspension and chassis ... Read More

Review: Tekno RC ET410 4WD 1:10 Scale Race Truggy

Review: Tekno RC ET410 4WD 1:10 Scale Race Truggy

Following in the footsteps of it's younger sibling, Tekno RC's ET410 4WD 1:10 Scale Racing Truggy has hit the offroad segment with a serious bang. ... 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

Team Durango Turning Troubles

Team Durango Turning Troubles

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 ... Read More

Review: Team Associated TC7 Touring Car

Review: Team Associated TC7 Touring Car

I'm a big touring car fan - I love the speed, the door-to-door racing and the precision driving it takes to make a pass with ... Read More

Review: Kraken RC VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited 4WD Buggy

Review: Kraken RC VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited 4WD Buggy

If you're into large scale RCs, I'm sure you've heard about the upcoming release of Kraken RCs new VEKTA.5 4WD 1/5 scale buggy. This is ... Read More