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Learn about shock and spring tuning from TLR ace, Dakotah Phend!
Wondering why you might want to use shorter or longer front upper suspension arms on your RC buggy or truck? Check out this explainer from 1/8-scale veteran and Mugen Seiki team driver, Adam Drake.
The Hall Brothers share a great video discussing the pros and cons of running inverted (upside-down) shocks on your off-road RC buggy or truck. They focus on 1/10 scale racing, but the principles apply to other scales as well.
Tyler Hooks of JConcepts walks us through the finer points of tire balancing.
The Hall Bros explain why you'd pick a long or short chassis in this great overview video. It's focused on the Team Associated B6.4/D, but applies to any off-roader, especially 1/10 scale.
The Hall Bros tackle anther core concepts in RC car setup - bump steer!
Spencer Rivkin shows some reporter chops in this video from JConcepts explaining why slicks are often useful for off-road RC cars, and how (mostly North American 1/10 scale) tracks have come to be well-suited for them.
The Hall Brothers explain two critical car suspension geometry properties and how they affect your car's handling.
Should you be using a slipper or a differential in the center of your 4WD RC car? Hall Brothers RC explains how to choose and how to set each one optimally for your track conditions.
The Drake demonstrates proper venting of 1/8 off-road RC tires, and talks about why it's important
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