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Free Tech Tips – dog bone end float

If you change the stock suspension settings (damper, mounting point …etc) you may need to check and ensure the dog…

Generally speaking you can change the gear ratio by changing the pinion and/or the spur gear. HOWEVER, some chassis designs…

Gear ratios are usually quoted in the format of “2.X to 1”. This is sometimes represented in writing as 2.X:1.…

Upgrade motors usually come with capacitors for reducing the radio noise created by the motor that can produce radio signal…

There are often tradeoffs between torque and rpm. Know what you need: torque or speed or both? In fact, when…

A lower turn motor such as a 15-T can produce greater RPM but slightly less torque than a higher turn…

Ball bearings are the most common type of bearing and are often found in upgraded R/C cars. They use small…

Slip is the result of a ball diff being too loose. Slipping can lead to power loss, which is for…

It takes time for brand new gears to mesh well. Therefore, don’t go full speed on a brand new car…

Don’t mesh the motor pinion gear too close with the spur gear or the motor will have a hard time…