Pan Cars & F1

Setup guide

Beginner's Guide to Lipo Batteries for RC

RC Vitals put together a great video in interview format with everything you need to know about LiPos. It's long, but covers a LOT of ground, and is perfect for someone getting into the hobby!

Setup guide

Settings Throttle Rate Control on an ESC

The Drake explains how to set the throttle rate control (aka throttle strength) on your ESC. His example is a Hobbywing 1/.8 speed control, but rate control applies to all modern ESCs at all scales.

Setup guide

X12 '25 Pod Angle Setting

XRAY's Alex Hagberg explains how to set up your X12 '25's rear pod, and what the anti-squat or pro-squat angles will do to affect your handling.

Reference

How to Solder Like a Pro

Team Corally shared a detailed explanation of how to create clean, strong solder joints, a core skill a racers need.

Setup guide

Shock Angle Setup for RC Cars

Boomslang Suspension provides this fantastic explainer of how the angle of your shocks affects the actual damping characteristics they provide. If you really want to understand shock angles, this one is a must-watch.

Reference

RC Silicone Shock Oil Comparison Chart

Table showing shock oil weights and how they compare across different shock oil brands.

Handling guide

More Straight-line Traction - RC Handling Guides

How can you improve the forward traction of your RC car?

Setup guide

Wheel Alignment Overview by Animated Engineering

Great overview of basic alignment aspects of the suspension, from toe and camber to caster and steering axis inclination.

Handling guide

Avoiding Traction Roll - RC Handling Guides

What is traction roll in RC car handling, and how can you fix it?