Need help setting up your car so it handles the way you want? Search our setup guides and tips from top drivers to get you on the right track!
Max goes deep on aerodynamics in this great three-part series covering the physics of aerodynamics, the evolution of aero tuning, and current best practices in choosing bodies and wings and determining how to trim and mount them for optimal handling when off-road racing.
Max covers everything you need to know about shock tuning with a focus on off-road racing, including linear vs progressive vs dual-rate springs, the effect of lighter or stiffer springs and how the springs affect your handling over the bumps.
Max Mört explains the effects of anti-squat, kick-up, pro-dive, and pro-squat on RC car handling (please note: "kick-up" and "pro-lift" are the same.)
Watch a quick video showing the impact of the new MTC2 active shock towers.
Team Associated provides a summary of shock pistons and how they affect handling, so you can figure out if you should use flat, tapered, or thin pistons.
Watch the pros at 3Racing put together 21M in a time-lapse video (under 30 minutes!)
Adam Drake walks us through how he setups up the electric clutch for his MBX8 Eco.
Comprehensive but concise guide to all aspects of setups, focused on off-road, by Scott Guyatt
Comprehensive setup guide for off-road cars including explanations of settings, instructions on how to measure settings properly, and how to fix various handling problems.
Comprehensive setup guide for touring cars from HUDY with explainers on various settings, how to measure properly, and how to address various handling issues.
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