RC Workshop
Mark the Body-Post Holes Before Painting a New RC Shell
A clear RC body makes mounting points easier to see. Check alignment and mark the holes before paint hides the chassis beneath the shell.
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RC Workshop
Check the Wheel Hex and Offset Before Ordering RC Wheels
Check RC wheel hex size, offset and clearance against the exact model before assuming a matching diameter means the wheels will fit.
RC Maintenance
Set an RC Slipper Clutch From the Manual, Not a Guess
Identify your RC model’s slipper-clutch instructions, establish a documented baseline and avoid copying settings from a different drivetrain.
RC Maintenance
Write Down the RC Connector Before Ordering a Replacement Battery
Identify the complete battery specification and connector arrangement for an RC model before ordering, rather than relying on a similar-looking plug.
RC Workshop
Oil on an RC Shock Deserves a Closer Look Before the Next Run
Distinguish dirt collecting on an RC shock from an active leak, record the corner affected and use the model’s service instructions before changing parts.
RC Maintenance
Keep Track of the Shims When Servicing an RC Differential
Keep small differential parts traceable during RC maintenance and use the exact model’s exploded view before deciding where a shim belongs.
RC Setup
Give an RC Steering Servo a Sensible Stopping Point
Check steering travel against your RC model’s mechanical limits, using the transmitter manual and a safe setup rather than copying another driver’s endpoint values.
RC Maintenance
An RC Failsafe Needs a Model-Specific Test
Understand the failsafe behaviour of your RC model from its manual and use the specified safe test rather than a generic internet sequence.
RC Maintenance
Check Directional RC Tyres Before Swapping Wheels Side to Side
Before moving RC wheels between positions, check tyre direction markings, fit, and the model’s setup instructions rather than assuming every wheel is interchangeable.