RC Workshop
Match an RC gear’s pitch before counting its teeth
Identify an RC pinion’s pitch or module before choosing a tooth count, and check the full specification against the vehicle’s approved parts.
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Workshop Checks
Check an RC wheel nut’s locking feature before reusing it
RC wheel nuts can use different locking designs. Inspect the specified nut, its threads and locking feature before reinstalling a wheel.
RC Setup
Set an RC Car’s Ride Height With the Battery Installed
Measure an RC car’s ride height in a repeatable running configuration, including the correct secured battery, before comparing setup changes.
RC Workshop
RC Battery Straps Need a Fit Check Before the First Jump
Check an RC battery strap’s fit, condition and clearance against the model’s instructions before driving, especially after changing battery size.
RC Workshop
Threadlocker Needs a Material Check Before It Touches an RC Screw
Identify the screw, threaded part and nearby materials before selecting threadlocker for an RC model, and follow both vehicle and adhesive instructions.
RC Setup
Droop Changes How Far an RC Wheel Can Travel Downwards
Understand suspension droop on an RC car, use the model’s measuring method and keep it separate from ride-height adjustments.
RC Setup
RC Toe-In and Toe-Out Change Wheel Direction Before the Car Turns
Toe describes the direction RC wheels point when viewed from above. Check the model’s baseline and steering centre before making alignment changes.
RC Electronics
Check the Receiver Power Supply Before Upgrading an RC Servo
Before fitting a stronger RC servo, compare its voltage and current requirements with the receiver power system and BEC specifications.
RC Setup
RC Camber Describes Wheel Tilt, Not Steering Direction
Identify RC wheel camber from the front or rear and measure it at the model’s normal ride height before changing setup.