Category: Tech Tip – Suspension

Custom made low CG kits for DT03 and DF01

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

MTS FFV4 “Dolphin” FWD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmQ3hJ9ivmc This car has a very unique rear suspension, just like a dolphin.    …

TD4 front suspension

The front suspension has a stylish design but the mechanism is constantly under stress. The…

The front bottom gearbox cover of the Manta Ray

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

Techtip: rear C hub compatibility

Sometimes when you break the rear C hub, you can use alternatives that are not…

Horizontal shocks

People often obsess over horizontal shocks on RC cars for several key reasons related to…

Techtip: step screws room for play

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

Tamiya buggy doing jumps

https://youtu.be/raHjjRQhJJc?si=1P9t8abh5TQ6eYhV Ideal Settings by Track Type Rough Off-Road Tracks: Higher ride height Softer springs Thicker…

Simple upgrade of the front suspension

https://youtube.com/shorts/84hj94rAGiE?si=1vJ6lM5kC72RWOl2   This is a simple upgrade of the front suspension for the Tamiya Hornet…

Techtip: TT01/TT02B upright compatibility

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