Pan Car / F1 Setup Guides

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.

The Science of Setup Ep 4: Overall Suspension Stiffness

RCCrewChief explains suspension stiffness and how it affects your RC car's handling

The Science of Setup Ep 3: Weight Transfer

RCCrewChief explains how weight transfer in your car happens and how to tune your suspension to take advantage of it.

The Science of Setup Ep 2: Suspension Properties

RCCrewChief explains the nitty gritty of suspension.

The Science of Setup Ep 1: Setup Physics & Terminology

RCCrewChief explains the basics of setup physics. And when I say "basics," I mean more in-depth than any other video you'll find out there.

Upper Arm Mount Pill Inserts

Most RC cars allow suspension tuning via the mounts that hold the lower suspension arms to the chassis, but some cars extend this to the upper arms as well, making for a very complex mix of options.