RC tires should be relatively soft. But that is just not always the case, now, is it? If you are here, you are probably having the same problem. Luckily, there are a few ways you can soften up RC tires. How to soften RC car tires? To soften RC tires use WD-40 or Liquid Wrench … Read more
It is inevitable. If you own an RC car and actually enjoy using it you will start looking for ways to keep it working for longer and most likely perform better and move faster. One nifty little trick to achieve all of these things is by balancing your RC tires. RC car tires are balanced … Read more
If you have a powerful RC car, the chances are you will experience what is known as tire ballooning. Besides looking like something that should be physically impossible and, well, very entertaining, tire ballooning is something that you want to avoid. Why RC Tires Balloon? RC tires balloon because of the centrifugal force they are … Read more
Any RC motor can go bad, especially brushed motors. Brushed motors are cheaper but have wearing parts that do better with regular maintenance. Brushless motors are becoming cheaper and cheaper and last a lot longer. They’re also more efficient than brushed motors with brushed motors being about 75-80% efficient and brushless being around 85-90% efficient. … Read more
You’ve probably seen on many forums about punching holes in RC tires. If you are new to this you’re probably thinking, what on earth is this about? anywhere you look there are debates as to whether punching holes in RC tires should be done, and if it is done then how do we go about … Read more
Tires can take a real pounding when we are racing our RC vehicles. There are loads of factors that can have an impact on how long RC tires can last. We all know a good set of RC tires can be expensive so I’ve looked into the many ways we can help maintain them so … Read more
Do you have an RC car with a brushed motor? Have you ever found a really cool place to run your car but wondered if your brushed RC motor can handle it because of wet conditions. I’ve done some research to see if brushed RC motors can get wet and the effects that water can … Read more
Red light blinking on the RC car, and the steering–working, but the throttle not working, sounds familiar? Then you’ve landed at the right place. In this guide, we’ll explain in detail why an RC Car blinks red, and how you can fix it. In short, if your RC car is blinking red, the problem could … Read more
So you know LiPo batteries. They’re in many of our beloved gadgets and RC devices. But one of the main questions while using them is: Are LiPo Batteries Safe? As a general rule, LiPo batteries are safe when handled right. Although there is a slight fire hazard risk, most of the time they are fine … Read more
So, you’ve got your new RC car, but you’re unsure about which type of battery to purchase. Or perhaps, you already own an RC car with a LiPo battery that’s not quite performing at its peak. Sounds familiar? So, the question is, how long do LiPo batteries last in RC cars? In general, LiPo batteries … Read more