Category: Tech Tip – Suspension

When a buggy takes a turn at high speed, centripetal force acts towards the center of the turn, while inertia tries to push the buggy outward. If the center of gravity is high, the buggy is more likely to tip over because the weight shifts dramatically to one side. A lower CG keeps the weight […]

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

The front suspension has a stylish design but the mechanism is constantly under stress. The screws may get loosen eventually so a drop of super glue may be helpful as a preventive measure.

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.    

Sometimes when you break the rear C hub, you can use alternatives that are not 100% “compatible”. Refer to the photos below, the DT02 right rear C hub is a metal one originally designed for another model. It is smaller, uses smaller bearings, and has a narrower lower mount point. If you happen to have […]

People often obsess over horizontal shocks on RC cars for several key reasons related to performance, durability, and aesthetics. Horizontal shocks can in theory improve the handling and stability of an RC car. They provide a lower center of gravity, which can reduce body roll during high-speed cornering and enhance overall vehicle stability. They can […]

Dampers mounted with step screws tend to wobble on the Tamiyas. One easy way to reduce the room for play is to cut a small piece of plastic straw and use it on the step screw: You can even wrap around the straw piece with plastic tape to further tighten things up: Do remember you […]

Ideal Settings by Track Type Rough Off-Road Tracks: Higher ride height Softer springs Thicker shock oil More droop Negative camber (about -2 degrees) Smooth High-Speed Tracks: Lower ride height Stiffer springs Thicker shock oil Less droop Anti-roll bars Slight toe-out in the front, toe-in at the rear Mixed Surface Tracks: Medium ride height Medium springs […]

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

The TT01 rear upright can be used with TT02B BUT you must replace the upper linkage. This new linkage must be longer and thinner. Also, it will be angled upon installation. The lower mounting point of the TT01 upright needs to be filed a little bit (so to make it 1mm thinner).