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Category: Tech Tip – Suspension

Custom made low CG kits for DT03 and DF01
Tech Tip - Suspension

Custom made low CG kits for DT03 and DF01

ycthkApril 3, 2025June 16, 2025

When a buggy takes a turn at high speed, centripetal force acts towards the center of the turn, while inertia…

MTS FFV4 “Dolphin” FWD
Tech Tip - Chassis, Tech Tip - Suspension

MTS FFV4 “Dolphin” FWD

ycthkFebruary 9, 2025February 10, 2025

This car has a very unique rear suspension, just like a dolphin.      

TD4 front suspension
Tech Tip - Chassis, Tech Tip - Suspension

TD4 front suspension

ycthkFebruary 9, 2025May 13, 2025

The front suspension has a stylish design but the mechanism is constantly under stress. The screws may get loosen eventually…

Tech Tip - Chassis, Tech Tip - Suspension

The front bottom gearbox cover of the Manta Ray

ycthkJanuary 15, 2025

The front bottom gearbox cover of the Manta Ray is known to be weak. For the Manta Ray to jump…

Techtip: rear C hub compatibility
Tech Tip - Arms, Hubs, Shaft...etc, Tech Tip - Drive Train, Tech Tip - Suspension

Techtip: rear C hub compatibility

ycthkAugust 3, 2024

Sometimes when you break the rear C hub, you can use alternatives that are not 100% “compatible”. Refer to the…

Horizontal shocks
RC Videos, Tech Tip - Suspension, Tech Tips

Horizontal shocks

ycthkJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

People often obsess over horizontal shocks on RC cars for several key reasons related to performance, durability, and aesthetics. Horizontal…

Techtip: step screws room for play
Tech Tip - Suspension

Techtip: step screws room for play

ycthkJune 16, 2024June 16, 2024

Dampers mounted with step screws tend to wobble on the Tamiyas. One easy way to reduce the room for play…

Tamiya buggy doing jumps
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Tamiya buggy doing jumps

ycthkMay 19, 2024July 8, 2024

Ideal Settings by Track Type Rough Off-Road Tracks: Higher ride height Softer springs Thicker shock oil More droop Negative camber…

Simple upgrade of the front suspension
Tech Tip - Arms, Hubs, Shaft...etc, Tech Tip - Suspension, Tech Tips

Simple upgrade of the front suspension

ycthkMay 12, 2024

  This is a simple upgrade of the front suspension for the Tamiya Hornet and Grasshopper. Marginally better than before.

Techtip: TT01/TT02B upright compatibility
Tech Tip - Suspension, Tech Tips

Techtip: TT01/TT02B upright compatibility

ycthkJanuary 25, 2024January 26, 2024

The TT01 rear upright can be used with TT02B BUT you must replace the upper linkage. This new linkage must…

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