All that we need is balloon … (see for yourself) Dust and debris can contaminate the oil inside the dampers. When the oil becomes contaminated, it may lose its viscosity and lubricating properties, leading to a decrease in the shock absorber’s performance. This can result in reduced damping effectiveness, affecting… Continue reading
Tamiya has reissued the Frog over the years, allowing new generations of RC enthusiasts to experience this classic model. Reissues often come with some updates and improvements while retaining the nostalgic design. Still, there are issues that still persist even in the new generations. Front wheel fell off: Front arm… Continue reading
An RC car motor generates heat as it operates, and if the heat is not dissipated effectively, it can cause the motor to overheat and potentially fail. A heatsink is designed to absorb and dissipate the heat generated by the motor, keeping it at a safe operating temperature and improving… Continue reading
An Awesomatix A12 1/12-Scale pan car with a H-plate chassis and a well hidden horizontal “damper” (and with two small spring coils) at the rear: Awesomatix is a relatively new but rapidly growing brand in the world of RC car racing. The company was founded in 2006 in Belarus by… Continue reading
F1 RC cars are typically built to a scale that mimics the proportions of full-sized Formula 1 cars. They feature sleek and aerodynamic bodies with the distinctive open-wheel design similar to real F1 vehicles. The chassis of F1 RC cars is designed to be lightweight yet durable, often made from… Continue reading
An anti-roll bar is a suspension component that’s commonly used to reduce body roll or lateral sway during cornering. It’s a simple and effective device that can greatly improve the handling and stability of an RC car. It works by connecting the left and right suspension arms, preventing the car… Continue reading
In this video, you can see a Tamiya big wheeler flipping forward when braking. The problem is with the front suspension shorting – either the front damper springs are too stiff, or that the front dampers are too short and that suspension travel is insufficient. As you can see from… Continue reading
This kind of damage is very common among Tamiya cars. The shock tower is ABS and the hole is too close to the edge. Sadly, the tower cannot be separately replaced. You can “patch” the broken part using 3d printed patch part. Shock tower patch for Tamiya WT01 (front) When… Continue reading
These photos show the inherent structural weakness of the Hotshot rear upper swing arm. The point that connects to the rear shock is very weak. Sadly there isn’t much you can do about such structure. You may, however, find STL files that are ready to print as replacement. But even… Continue reading
