Keeping Your RC Car Steady

RC car racers have to make it a point that collision should be
the last thing that can damage their vehicle. But, with the
speed RC cars are capable of doing while on track, collision is
a common scenario. If you are a newbie to handling RC cars as a
hobby, there are some basics that you need to know. These basics
are good for the type of RC vehicle that you own and for your
own knowledge in RC racing.

First of all, shock absorbers or as it is popularly known,
shocks, keep the vehicle suspended parallel to the tires and
ground below it. A good set of shocks assure the owner that the
chassis of a RC car doesn't touch the track nor does it cause
the tires of the car to stray away. Keeping a good set of shock
absorbers is the tricky part, so before entering any racing
competition, test several set of shocks which you think would be
effective in keeping your RC car chassis off of the racetrack.

Everybody knows that shock absorbers consist of a good set of
springs as this allows the car to maintain the standard height
from 0 level. For better performance though, a soft type of
spring is preferred. As mentioned, it is better for you to test
several springs at a time before entering a competition. You'll
be the judge of the height of the chassis from the ground and
whether the "feel" of the spring already suffices your
preference.

To put your RC car under smooth control even if it bumps another
car on track or experiences an ordinary bump, be sure you have
the right amount of shock oil absorbed on the springs of the
car. An appropriately positioned pistons absorb the excess
energy caused from a collision or impact. This results to the
steady motion of a vehicle.

Keeping your RC car free from unsteady movement and unnecessary
bounce will give you peace of mind when driving it around or
even when in a competition.

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