RCPRESS Techvid: Installing larger rear wheels on a RWD: Larger rear tires can create a traction imbalance between the front and rear wheels. Since RWD vehicles primarily rely on the rear wheels for propulsion, larger rear tires may provide more traction to the rear axle than the front. This… Continue reading
Tamiya has reissued the Frog over the years, allowing new generations of RC enthusiasts to experience this classic model. Reissues often come with some updates and improvements while retaining the nostalgic design. Still, there are issues that still persist even in the new generations. Front wheel fell off: Front arm… Continue reading
Different tracks have different road surface conditions. Different tires can have different effects on steering, which will always require field testing to find out. These photos show two sets of front wheels. Those taken apart offer very poor steering angle for unknown reason… Therefore, always bring along different tires when… Continue reading
These photos show the use of aluminum wheel hex extenders on a Hotshot. They can increase wheelbase by 20mm per extender. To be able to use the long nut required for tightening the wheel, it may be necessary to drill the hole on the rim to make it slightly larger…. Continue reading
In the 80s both Bandai and Nikko RC have released their very own four wheel drive 1:10 RC buggies. These buggies are of pretty good quality although non standard parts are often used. Upon excessive use their wheels can become shaky and you will need to replace the bushings that… Continue reading
The good thing about a rally car is that it can run onroad as well as offroad. All you need is to give the car a set of larger wheels so the car can have a higher ride height. You may also want to have softer dampers when running offroad…. Continue reading
Ever come across a situation where the wheel is getting difficult to spin after tightening up the wheel nut? This usually occurs after changing the wheel adapter or the hub carrier. Adding spacers will only make things worse! If this is a wheel adapter problem, it can be resolved easily… Continue reading
