RC Car Setup

Tuning Information – “Springs”

Stiffer springs make the car feel more responsive, more direct. They also help the car jump a little better and

Heavy – Thicker oil (heavier damping) makes the car more stable, and makes it handle more smoothly. It also makes

Definition: The angle created by the steering pivot point from the front to back of the vehicle. Caster is positive

Higher: The car feels better in bumps, and jumps better. It can feel tippy, or even flip over in high-grip

Some vehicles (mostly off-road) allow you to move the axle (and steering block) up or down a certain distance from

Wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the front and rear axles. Adjusting the wheelbase changes the weight distribution on the

There are many different configurations for mounting the Shocks. On most cars, there are multiple locations on the shock tower