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Finding a performance edge is something most racers are constantly looking for in the competitive world of electric RC racing. There are a number of ways to tweak and tune an electric motor’s performance through timing, boost and other variables, …

This month we will look at something most electric racers have been forced to become familiar with, timing and gearing. Gearing and timing changes can mean a few things depending on what exactly you hope to get out of your racing machine. In true Charlie fashion, I’ll break down these two tuning adjustments to make your educational experience simple.

To many racers, tuning your vehicle can often feel overwhelming. The suspension components consist of many parts and often have a wide range of duties that react differently as the car goes through acceleration, braking, coasting and rolling in and out of turns.

Set the Right Height Words: Carl Hyndman Most of us take our ride height for granted. We read the manual, or take the even lazier route and follow someone else’s setup and forget it. We check it now and again …

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 …

Most of us take our ride height for granted. We read the manual, or take the even lazier route and follow someone else’s setup and forget it. We check it now and again (or never), and just keep running the …

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 …