Keeping Your RC Car Steady

RC car racers have to make it a point thatof a good set of springs as this allows the car to
collision should be the last thing that can damagemaintain the standard height from 0 level. For
their vehicle. But, with the speed RC cars arebetter performance though, a soft type of spring
capable of doing while on track, collision is ais preferred. As mentioned, it is better for you to
common scenario. If you are a newbie to handlingtest several springs at a time before entering a
RC cars as a hobby, there are some basics thatcompetition. You'll be the judge of the height of
you need to know. These basics are good for thethe chassis from the ground and whether the
type of RC vehicle that you own and for your"feel" of the spring already suffices your
own knowledge in RC racing.preference.
First of all, shock absorbers or as it is popularlyTo put your RC car under smooth control even if
known, shocks, keep the vehicle suspendedit bumps another car on track or experiences an
parallel to the tires and ground below it. A goodordinary bump, be sure you have the right
set of shocks assure the owner that the chassisamount of shock oil absorbed on the springs of
of a RC car doesn't touch the track nor does itthe car. An appropriately positioned pistons absorb
cause the tires of the car to stray away. Keepingthe excess energy caused from a collision or
a good set of shock absorbers is the tricky part,impact. This results to the steady motion of a
so before entering any racing competition, testvehicle.
several set of shocks which you think would beKeeping your RC car free from unsteady
effective in keeping your RC car chassis off ofmovement and unnecessary bounce will give you
the racetrack.peace of mind when driving it around or even
Everybody knows that shock absorbers consistwhen in a competition.