Traction or “grip” is one of the most important aspects of RC acceleration and handling. If your car is spinning off the start line and sliding off corners, your tires aren’t biting down enough. In this article, I’ll explain exactly which factors affect grip and provide methods on how to maximize your tire grip to … Read more
Whether you’re replacing your old worn-out tires with fresh ones or just replacing one damaged tire, there are a number of methods you can use to get the job done. I have compiled a list of six tried and tested techniques from most common to the more frowned upon. I’ll explain how to carry out … Read more
Youv’e been anxiously waiting for some parts to arrive so you can fix your RC car. They have finally arrived, youv’e put the new parts on, gone for a drive and found your RC’s wheels spinning in opposite directions. A 2WD RC car when held in the air, is normal for the wheels to spin … Read more
In most cases, excessive heat is what causes motor failure. Maybe you’ve geared up a bit or installed bigger wheels on your RC, a motor fan might be just what you need to keep your motor cool. RC motor fans do work to reduce the motor temperature which will extend its life and prevent the … Read more
Replacing your RC tires can be surprisingly expensive depending on the model RC you have. When it comes to competitive racing, the prices increase drastically as tire manufacturers go through every measure to ensure the tires are perfectly optimized to give you the best performance to win the race. Why Are RC Tires So Expensive? … Read more
It is true, RC motors can overheat. Many people may be caught off guard by how easy it is for an RC motor to overheat. I, too, have experienced some of my RC cars overheating, and this has taught me the importance of really knowing how RC cars and their motors work. RC motors will … Read more
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