Dirt Oval Setup Guides

Jacking Forces & Roll Center with JQ

The inimitable Joseph Quagraine explains jacking forces, roll center, and what it means to drive "in the track" vs "on the track."

Why Run Upside-Down Shocks on Your Off-road RC Car?

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.

How to Balance Off-road RC Car Tires

Tyler Hooks of JConcepts walks us through the finer points of tire balancing.

Bump Steer in RC Cars Explained

The Hall Bros tackle anther core concepts in RC car setup - bump steer!

How to Replace RC Car Tire Inserts

Aydin Horne shows how to remove glued tires from the rim without damaging the tire or the rim, so you can replace the insert.

Understanding Ackermann

The Science of Setup Eps 8-10: Shocks

RCCrewChief explains damping, shock springs, pistons, oil, and how they all work together to help your RC car soak up the bumps and stay stable in the turns.

The Science of Setup Ep 7: Steering Geometry & Ackermann

RCCrewChief explains the Ackermann angle and how it affects an RC car's steering response.

The Science of Setup Ep 6: The Relationship Between Roll Center and Camber Gain

RCCrewChief explains roll center and how camber gain relates to it.

The Science of Setup Ep 5: Camber and Camber Gain

RCCrewChief explains suspension camber and camber gain and how they affect your RC car's handling.