Category: Tech Tips

Simple way to test the suspension

See this video, quick and easy. https://youtu.be/HzdJ4axt3c8?si=TQznmevusdFZoENa Possible tuning parameters Shock Oil: Thicker Oil: Slows…

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…

Tamiya DT02 gear ratio

By default the DT02 has a 55T spur. The motor pinion is either 17T or…

Durability of 3d print spur gear

This photo shows a 3d printed spur gear (PLA) that has been used for at…

Significant weakness of the Manta Ray drive train

As can be seen from this photo, when the gear box cover cracks (which can…

Front steering issue with the Tamiya WT01

This is a known issue with the Tamiya WT01 - when you oversteer the dog…

Techtip: Vintage Tamiya Frog front steering issues

With the hex adapter for the Frog, there is significant room for play. Very careful…

The Voltage Question: Is It OK to Run 3S Lipo on a Stock Brushed Motor?

If you hang around the RC hobby long enough, you’ll eventually hear the old wives’…

Techtip: Tamiya Avante / Egress original versions wheel adapters

The Tamiya original Avante/Egress wheel adapters do not use pin to secure the hex. There…