Okay, we all know suspension is a key component in making our vehicles perform, but it’s probably one of the most overwhelming areas we are confronted with. One specific area is the effect of where the shocks are mounted. For simplicity, we are going to limit this article to vehicles with shocks mounted on the shock tower and a-arms in an “upright” style (pan cars and vehicles with inboard suspension or other unusual configuration are going to be skipped for now).
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Set Up Suspension and Shocks
Get an A+ in Geometry 101 So let’s say you’ve just entered the RC car world and you’re ready to start tuning your ride, but you haven’t the first clue on where to start. You’re a backyard warrior, skate …
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Have you ever seen “The Clapper”? You know, that thing they advertise on TV to turn your electrical appliance on by simply clapping your hands. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just clap your hands and your nitro engine …
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