If you enjoy racing and bashing your RC car on a regular basis, especially on bumpy types of tracks, then your shock absorber will eventually wear out. However, if you choose the right kind of shock oil, it can last much longer. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about RC … Read more
At some point in your RC hobby, you will be tinkering with the parts under the hood, so to speak! When you become entrenched in the RC car hobby, you are always on a quest to tweak your car’s speed, torque, or other performance aspects. Concerning motors, are RC car motors interchangeable? Can any motor … Read more
Brushless motors are very efficient when it comes to RC cars. But that’s not why you’re here. You’re wondering if your brushless motor is eternal. As a whole, brushless RC motors don’t lose power over time, but current load, bad insulation and corroded bearings can cause a brushless motor to lose power. High RPM’s can … Read more
In the world of RC cars, nothing’s more exciting than an RC vehicle going fast enough for a thrilling race. It almost imitates how fast an actual vehicle goes. After all, that’s exactly why most enthusiasts are drawn to RC cars. But at this level, many question, the size of the motor and the type … Read more
Getting into the RC hobby means that you will need to learn a little about electronics and circuits to understand how your RC vehicle works. This knowledge will help you diagnose problems occurring in your RC vehicle and prevent wasting money replacing the wrong parts. The ESC is one such part that requires understanding and … Read more
Part of owning an RC car is accepting that the parts inside of it cannot last a lifetime, with many motors, gears, wheels, and bearings dying after some time. However, that does not mean that you need to accept that your motor or ESC has burned up. Your motor may burn out when the amperage … Read more
As with anything that people take on as a hobby or in any aspect of life, we are always pushing the boundaries. We want to go further, faster, higher, deeper in everything we set out to achieve. The world of RC cars is o different. Manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries and increasing the limits … Read more
If you just bought the RC car and it has throttle issues, I recommend following only the basic setup, calibration, and transmitter sections in this guide. If those don’t work, it’s best to return the unit to the supplier for a replacement if it’s faulty. However, if you’ve driven your RC for over a month … Read more
When you get your RC car and start driving through some of the roughest terrains the small speed wagon can go through, you will inevitably get it dirty. Many RC owners are not sure what to use when cleaning the car, especially when the water will destroy most of the car. You can use WD40 … Read more
As someone new to the whole RC hobby, you might be brimming with all sorts of curiosities. I remember the feeling of extreme excitement and wonder of my days as a new RC car owner. So, just like me back then, you might also be curious to know, how do RC cars turn? The control … Read more