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.
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RC Maintenance
Check RC Gear Mesh After Moving the Motor
Moving an RC motor changes the relationship between pinion and spur gears. Recheck mesh using the instructions for the exact model.
RC Workshop
An RC Differential Lets the Wheels Turn at Different Speeds
Understand why an RC differential allows different wheel speeds in a turn, and distinguish normal operation from a reason to inspect the drivetrain.
Nitro RC Maintenance
A Nitro RC Air Filter Needs Its Own Cleaning Instructions
Identify the air-filter instructions for your nitro RC model, inspect the foam and seals, and avoid treating a general chassis wash as engine-filter maintenance.
RC Radio Setup
Set the RC Transmitter’s Model Memory Before Switching on the Car
Select the correct transmitter model memory before powering the RC vehicle, then verify controls using the manufacturer’s safe procedure.
RC Workshop
How to Match a Replacement RC Bearing
Identify an RC replacement bearing by inner diameter, outer diameter, width and the model’s specified type before ordering.
RC Workshop
Check RC Screw Length Before It Reaches the Part Behind It
Match RC screw length, head and thread to the model’s instructions so a replacement fastener does not interfere with components behind its mounting point.
RC Body Finishing
Choose RC Body Paint for the Shell Material and Painting Side
Identify the RC shell material and intended painting side before buying paint, then test the complete finish according to the body and product instructions.
RC Workshop
Compare RC Shock Oils by Their Stated Viscosity, Not the Bottle Colour
Compare RC shock oils using the maker’s viscosity information, keep shock and differential products separate, and record one suspension change at a time.