Category: Tech Tips

Using onroad tires on off-road cars

  Standard 1:10 onroad tire rims are a bit too small for the offroad counterparts…

Oxhey Skate park

Car going too fast in this type of track can break easily! https://youtube.com/shorts/f_f5Wpxciks?si=Ql8jnTI8PPMFIlM5 https://youtu.be/0k3HjItOHlQ?si=UG5rUK_dtWgKQEcd  

Localized stress around screw holes

Damage around screw holes seems a common issue on Tamiya cars. It could have occurred…

Techtip: rear C hub compatibility

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

Understanding gear ratio calculation

If you’re new to RC cars, all the talk about pinion and spur gear combinations…

Can soldering iron fix broken parts?

Can we use soldering iron to fix broken plastic? As a quick fix, yes for…

TT02b dog bone shaft issue

Too much room for play.... And here is the quick fix...

Serpent SRX2 RWD

https://youtu.be/mPlKGcUKoYI?si=7ww5HsJmpduxIHBd  

Using silicone

Applying silicone spray onto bearings immediately after running on wet track can prevent rust. Bearings…

Is fan a must for BL setup?

Not really. If yours is a 17.5t or 21t, a fan for cooling is nice…