Category: Tech Tip – Chassis

The front bottom gearbox cover of the Manta Ray is known to be weak. For the Manta Ray to jump and land safely without breakage this part needs to be reinforced.    

Damage around screw holes seems a common issue on Tamiya cars. It could have occurred due to a combination of factors. Screw holes create points of stress concentration in the chassis. When a screw is tightened, the material around the hole experiences higher stress than other areas of the chassis. In fact, sharp edges and […]

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 its overall performance and lifespan. […]

We have to face the truth that 2S and silver can just won’t make it on muddy grassland. 3S power is definitely necessary. The photos below show how the chassis of a Df01 Blazing Star is modified to accommodate a larger 3S pack.

The Tamiya DT01 is a popular 1/10 scale off-road RC car chassis that was first introduced by Tamiya well over 20 years ago. It was designed as an entry-level chassis for those new to the hobby and has since become a popular platform for hobbyists to modify and customize. The Tamiya Fighter Buggy RX is […]

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 a group of engineers and […]

Dust bag for RC cars … good if weather is cold…. Dust can be detrimental to electronic components, such as the ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), receiver, and servo. By using a dust bag, you can reduce the risk of dust settling on sensitive electronics, which could affect their performance over time. Regular maintenance is essential […]

Schumacher is a British manufacturer of high-performance RC cars that specializes in the design and production of competitive racing cars for both indoor and outdoor use. The company has been producing RC cars since the early 1980s and has a reputation for producing high-quality, precision-engineered cars that are built to win. The Cat XLS features […]

The photo shows a Tamiya TT02 front lower arm with its shaft bent due to a sideway crash. Super glue alone is never strong enough. You want to use a soldering iron to heat and melt part of the plastic so the bond can get stiffer and stronger. Along the process there will be bad […]

One reason why Tamiya cars are so easy to break is because they are using ABS as the primary material on parts are that frequently seeing stress, and that the holes for screws/axles/shafts are often very close to the edge. This steering knuckle of the Blazing Star is an example.   This video shows the […]