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05 June, 2010

Freely spinning Micro-T tranny

If your Micro-T’s transmission feels like it’s bound up, try loosening the screws that secure the gearbox halves together. The screws should be snug, not super tight. The post Freely...

05 June, 2010

Freely spinning Micro-T tranny

If your Micro-T’s transmission feels like it’s bound up, try loosening the screws that secure the gearbox halves together. The screws should be snug, not super tight. The post Freely spinning Micro-T tranny appeared first on RC Car Action.

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25 May, 2010

Universal starter box

You can make a universal starter box by attaching a thin “L” bracket to one side of the starter-wheel opening on the starter-box platform. The bracket will fit through the...

25 May, 2010

Universal starter box

You can make a universal starter box by attaching a thin “L” bracket to one side of the starter-wheel opening on the starter-box platform. The bracket will fit through the...

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24 May, 2010

Cranked-up camber

If you run your Team Associated L4O on a very small track, you might need more right front camber than the stock suspension allows. To get more camber, file down...

24 May, 2010

Cranked-up camber

If you run your Team Associated L4O on a very small track, you might need more right front camber than the stock suspension allows. To get more camber, file down...

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23 August, 2009

Measure accurately

To accurately measure shock and turnbuckle lengths, spring preload, tire diameters and other critical components, you need an inexpensive set of calipers. They're also great for measuring the lengths of...

23 August, 2009

Measure accurately

To accurately measure shock and turnbuckle lengths, spring preload, tire diameters and other critical components, you need an inexpensive set of calipers. They're also great for measuring the lengths of...

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21 August, 2009

Slotted Savage

It can be a real pain to get the radio box lid on and off an HPI Savage because the front shock tower is partially in the way. Use a...

21 August, 2009

Slotted Savage

It can be a real pain to get the radio box lid on and off an HPI Savage because the front shock tower is partially in the way. Use a...

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19 August, 2009

Pin pliers

It's easy to convert a pair of pliers into a roll-pin installation tool. Just chuck a cutoff wheel into your rotary tool, and cut a slot into one of the...

19 August, 2009

Pin pliers

It's easy to convert a pair of pliers into a roll-pin installation tool. Just chuck a cutoff wheel into your rotary tool, and cut a slot into one of the...

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18 August, 2009

Shiny Shock Shafts

If the shock shafts on your car or truck are scratched, you can polish, or buff, out the scratches with a Scotch-Brite pad. A worn shock shaft can damage the...

18 August, 2009

Shiny Shock Shafts

If the shock shafts on your car or truck are scratched, you can polish, or buff, out the scratches with a Scotch-Brite pad. A worn shock shaft can damage the...

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17 August, 2009

Secure Battery Connector

All receiver battery packs have a male connector that mates with a female connector on the switch harness. Sometimes, a hard hit can cause the connectors to loosen or be...

17 August, 2009

Secure Battery Connector

All receiver battery packs have a male connector that mates with a female connector on the switch harness. Sometimes, a hard hit can cause the connectors to loosen or be...

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