RC setup questions, answered

Tamiya TT-02 Type-SRX

What's a good overall asphalt chassis setup for Tamiya TT-02 Type-SRX with a 21.5 motor?

For a Tamiya TT-02 Type-SRX with a 21.5 motor, use a 1/10 4WD touring-car asphalt baseline as your starting point. The motor class does not call for a different basic chassis...

Oct 9, 2026

Tamiya TT-02 Type-SRX

What gear ratio for 21.5T on asphalt with Tamiya TT-02 Type-SRX?

A good starting point for a 21.5T motor on asphalt in the TT-02 Type-SRX is 27T pinion and 68T spur, giving a 6.55:1 final drive ratio. That’s the car’s stock baseline, not a...

Oct 8, 2026

Team Associated RC10 B6.1 D

How do I build a 90 mm eye-to-eye shock for a Team Associated RC10 B6.1D?

A 90 mm eye-to-eye shock is not a normal build target for the RC10 B6.1D. The setup information for this car lists short or long eyelets, but does not give a 90 mm shock assembly...

Oct 8, 2026

ARRMA Kraton 1/5

Why won’t my ARRMA Kraton 1/5 respond to the remote?

First, put the Kraton on a stand with all wheels clear, then check that the transmitter has fresh batteries and is switched on before connecting the truck’s drive batteries. Make...

Oct 7, 2026

Tekno EB48 2.2

How much rear toe-in should I run on a Tekno EB48 2.2?

For the EB48 2.2, aim for about 3° rear toe-in as a starting point. More rear toe-in generally adds rear stability and traction, but can make the buggy push more and rotate less...

Oct 7, 2026

Yokomo RS2.0

What's a good base setup for a Yokomo RS2.0 on high-grip indoor carpet?

There isn’t a high-grip-specific RS2.0 setup available, but this is a solid starting point based on RS2.0 carpet settings and a general touring-car carpet baseline: Ride height: 5...

Oct 7, 2026

Why does my 1/10 2WD 17.5 carpet buggy spin out under braking?

Assuming a typical 2WD buggy, start with the ESC brake force: turn it down a little and test. Set drag brake to zero if it’s on, and apply the brake more gradually. Too much or...

Oct 7, 20263 messages

XRAY XB4 '26

Which kit for XRAY XB4 '26 is best on astro: Carpet or Dirt?

The XB4 ’26 guidance doesn’t specify which kit edition is best for astro. For dry astro, I’d lean toward the Carpet Edition; for wet astro, the setup guidance points to the higher...

Oct 6, 2026

ARRMA Felony

Best setup for highest speed on ARRMA Felony?

For a stock-geared Felony, start from the 16T pinion and 46T spur. To raise top speed, go up one pinion tooth at a time, or use a smaller spur if compatible. After each change...

Oct 6, 2026

Team Associated TC8

Is the Team Associated TC8 steel chassis suitable for a low-grip track?

Not ideal. The TC8 steel chassis is stiff and best suited to medium- or high-grip tracks. For low grip, the carbon-fiber chassis is the better choice because its added flex helps...

Oct 6, 2026

Rêve D MC-1

What steering setup should I use on a Rêve D MC-1?

Assuming the Rêve D MC-1 kit bellcrank setup, start with Ackermann inner link: Outside front, outer link: Outside, and caster: 8.7°. These are the kit defaults. For a drift...

Oct 5, 2026

Team Associated RC8 B4

¿Cómo preparar un Team Associated RC8 B4 para circuitos con muy poco agarre?

Si te refieres al Team Associated RC8 B4.2 para una pista off-road con muy poco agarre: los datos de este modelo que tengo no incluyen un ajuste específico de muy baja tracción....

Oct 5, 2026

TLR 22S Sprint Car

Base setup for TLR 22S on outdoor dry-slick clay?

The setup data doesn’t include a specific outdoor dry-slick clay baseline for the 22S. I’d start close to kit setup: 3,000 cSt diff, 30-weight front and 35-weight rear shock oil...

Oct 5, 2026

Mugen Seiki MTC2

Miten estän Mugen Seiki MTC2:n perän karkaamisen?

Kokeile ensin lisätä takapyörien aurausta vähän, yksi säätöaskel kerrallaan. Se rauhoittaa MTC2:n perää; kuskit käyttävät esimerkiksi 1,5° aurausta asfaltilla ja noin 2,75–3°...

Oct 5, 2026

Rêve D RDX

Why is my Rêve D RDX so slow mid-drift and on exit?

First check throttle calibration, battery condition, and drivetrain drag. With the car lifted, make sure the wheels spin freely and the ESC reaches full throttle. I’m assuming the...

Oct 4, 2026

HoBao Hyper VS2

Τι μπαταρία δέκτη χωράει στη μακρόστενη θήκη του HoBao Hyper VS2 με κινητήρα Hyper 30;

Γεια σας! Για το Hyper VS2 Nitro, θα κοιτούσα πρώτα για μπαταρία δέκτη NiMH 6V, 5 στοιχείων, σε μακρόστενη επίπεδη διάταξη (όχι τύπου hump), με βύσμα συμβατό με τον διακόπτη/δέκτη...

Oct 4, 20265 messages

Xpress EXECUTE FM1S

What's the base setup for Xpress EXECUTE FM1S on low-medium carpet?

Assuming a mostly kit-spec Xpress EXECUTE FM1S, start here for low-to-medium carpet: Ride height: 5.0 mm front, 5.2 mm rear Camber: -1.5° front and rear Toe: 1° front out, 3° rear...

Oct 4, 2026

Kyosho Mini-Z MR-04/EVO2

What carpet setup should I use for a Kyosho Mini-Z MR-04/EVO2?

Assuming a typical medium-grip carpet, start with KS front tires and KSM rear for a predictable balance. On very high-grip carpet, try KS on all four; on low grip, use KSM or KSK...

Oct 4, 2026

Kyosho RB7.5

What grade shock oil should I use on a Kyosho RB7.5?

Use 400 cSt shock oil front and rear as the RB7.5 kit baseline. Buy by cSt, since “weight” labels vary between brands.

Oct 4, 2026

ARRMA Kraton 1/5

Part number for long internal chassis brace on Arrma Kraton 1/5?

I can’t verify the part number for the Kraton 1/5’s internal long chassis brace. If you share the exact version or a photo of the brace, I can help identify it without guessing.

Oct 3, 2026