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How to Set Up Your RC Crawler for Maximum Traction
Whether you are staring down a wall of jagged rock faces, wading through a muddy trail, or trying to claw your way up a near-vertical incline, one thing stands between you and glory: traction. Not horsepower. Not a flashy body shell. Traction. It is the single most critical variable in RC crawling, and the good news is that it is almost entirely within your control. This guide breaks down every major traction lever you can pull — from tires and suspension to electronics and driving technique — so you can set up your rig to grip like it was bolted...
Double Trouble: Team Corally Drops the All-New Furago & Punisher 1/12 Mini Bashers!
Team Corally just dropped two brand-new 1/12 scale mini bashers: the Furago XD and Punisher XD! Built on the exact same versatile 4WD chassis but rocking two completely distinct body styles, these 100% RTR monster trucks pack serious power. Fully equipped with a 2S LiPo battery and a beginner-friendly power switch, these $179.99 rigs are ready to rip right out of the box. Read on to see which beast is right for your RC fleet!
Basic RC Suspension Tuning: Camber, Toe, Ride Height, Springs, and Oil
If you are running your RC car exactly how it came out of the box, you are leaving massive performance on the table. Factory settings are a compromise designed to be "okay" on every surface, but to truly dominate the track or conquer the local bashing spot, you need to learn how to tune. Suspension tuning can feel like dark magic to beginners, but it all boils down to basic geometry and physics. By adjusting just a few key parameters—ride height, camber, toe, springs, and shock oil—you can completely transform how your rig handles, jumps, and corners. Here is your...
How to Properly Set Gear Mesh and Choose Pinion/Spur Ratios
Nothing ends a backyard bash session or a track day faster than the horrific, high-pitched screech of stripped gears. If you have ever opened up your RC car to find your plastic spur gear chewed to pieces, or your motor hotter than a frying pan, you have likely run into an issue with your gearing.
Top 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid with Your First RC Car
There is nothing quite like the thrill of unboxing your very first hobby-grade RC car. The smell of fresh rubber, the shiny body shell, and the promise of tearing up the local park are enough to make anyone rush outside and immediately pin the throttle.
However, that rush often leads to the dreaded "Walk of Shame"—carrying a broken RC car back to the workbench on day one.