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1/5 Scale Truck / Truggy Wheels (Rims)For Radio (Remote) Control Models |
Introduction
In Competitive Radio Controlled Model Racing, you have to consider every aspect of your car and how to improve its performance to give you the edge on your competitors and that includes your choice of Wheel-Rims. |
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Hints, Tips and Information |
The Importance of Balancing your Model Car Wheels
Wheel balancing equipment for RC cars is now available on line and from most RC model shops, but when I started in competitive RC, only the top drivers gave Wheel Balancing any thought. Money in those days was tight, so I decided to make my own Wheel Balancer, using the rear end of an old Tamiya F1 car. |
Wheel Camber - for cornering stability
Camber is described as the angle of the wheel as you look at it directly from the front or rear of your car and if set correctly will improve your cars cornering ability considerably, by providing increased traction. This simple to make adjustment is considered by many to be one of the most effective changes you can make to your car for better handling. |
Make your Ball Bearings Work for You
If you are serious about your racing, looking after your bearings is essential if you are to remain competitive. |
What you Need to know about Dampers
Dampers, Shock Absorbers, Shocks - call them what you will, they are one of the least understood, but most important tools you have for adjusting the handling characteristics of your RC model. |
Toe Angle - for Steering and Straight Line Stability
When you first build your RC model car, you will no doubt have made all the settings advised in the manufacturers' manual and will take it out on the back yard not thinking of things like camber, caster or toe-in - I know I did. It's only when you get competitive that you start learning about these things and just what a big difference they can make to the handling of your car. One of the more effective of these adjustments is Toe-Angle. |
More Hints and Tips
For more Radio Controlled Model Hints, Tips and Information, check out the list on the RCScrapyard Homepage. ▶ ▶ |
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