\u201cWell, can\u2019t I just look on YouTube and find easier ways to upgrade?\u201d You can, however finding the exact video that you need amongst the infinite videos is definitely harder than reading through an article. Plus, we can link you to some of the best sites to get parts and other advice on your topic! Less work for a greater reward!<\/p>\n
Should You Alter the Gear Ratio?<\/h2>\n
When it comes to upgrading your RC Car, the cheapest option is altering the Gear ratio. You can change the pinion or the spur gear for different sizes. What\u2019s the pinion and the spur gear? Easy!<\/p>\n
The pinion is the smaller gear on the motor and the spur gear is the larger plastic gear. If you change both of them, you\u2019ll find an immediate change and get the maximum effect!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re trying to reach a higher top speed, then a larger pinion and a smaller spur gear is the way to go! The larger gears have more teeth and smaller gears have less teeth.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that while you\u2019ll get that higher top speed, you\u2019ll have a slower acceleration and higher motor\/esc temperature. For faster acceleration, you want a smaller pinion gear and larger spur gear. The catch is you\u2019ll have a lower top speed.<\/p>\n
You might be wondering which is the best to go for. If you\u2019re racing somewhere with long stretches and fewer turns, go for the higher top speed. If you\u2019re racing somewhere with more turns or not as many long speed runs, then go for the faster acceleration.<\/p>\n
Will Changing the Tyres Work?<\/h2>\n
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The short answer is yes it will! Because no two tracks are the same, the tires you choose will impact your driving! After all, you can\u2019t drive without traction! This is a little more of a straight forward:<\/p>\n
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- For dry tarmac and road surfaces, you\u2019ll want slick grip tyres.<\/li>\n
- For grass and mud, go for full spike tyres.<\/li>\n
- For Carpet and Astroturf, you want mini pins<\/li>\n
- If you\u2019re not sure or will be driving on lots of different surfaces, go for mini spikes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Changing your tyres might seems like a waste of time, especially if you\u2019re racing on all sorts of different surfaces. But just like a normal car. Try out different types of tyres to figure out which type you\u2019d prefer to use!<\/p>\n
How about reducing the weight?<\/h2>\n
You can reduce the weight\u00a0in your car but be warned! Reducing the weight also reduces the traction. There are plenty of ways to reduce the weight. You can replace the heavier parts with graphite, light carbon, or aluminium parts.<\/p>\n
You can also choose to light weight body or tires to reduce the weight. Another way to reduce weight and actually increase your power is to replace your battery. There are several lightweight, powerful batteries. If you have Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh battery packs, look into Li-po batteries.<\/p>\n
This change will drastically reduce the weight of your car. Li-Po batteries are ideal for high-end Motor\/Esc combos. Again, beware how much weight you\u2019re removing! Consider adding a touch of weight to the front of your car. This will keep you from flipping over at the higher speeds.<\/p>\n
Can you increase the power of your brushless ESC?<\/h2>\n
Yes, you can! Most of your RC Cars have a budget brushed or brushless motors in them. While this works for beginners or people who aren\u2019t that serious, you won\u2019t be able to push the car to the limits that you\u2019d want.<\/p>\n
Exchange the budget motor for something higher end. You\u2019ll notice higher speeds from your car, including improved efficiency and longer run times! Be warned that some higher end motors, such as Novak GTB or Mamba Max, can cost more than the car you\u2019re putting it in.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re worried about the money, don\u2019t worry! There are cheaper Chinese systems, Hobbyking and Turnigy most notably, that perform well for the money you\u2019ll spend! You\u2019ll want to keep in mind that the batteries that come in your car might not work the best for your newer motor, so be on the look for better batteries for that motor.<\/p>\n
Will a more powerful Battery Help?<\/h2>\n
It can especially if you replace the motor. For more powerful motors, the Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh batteries are giving the power you need to run their full potential. Li-Po batteries are highly recommended if you keep them charged and run them the correct way.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re wondering why changing your motor hasn\u2019t impacted the way your car performs, and you haven\u2019t replaced the batter, definitely look into the battery.<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t replaced the motor, it still helps to replace the battery with something of a higher voltage. Give you some extra power without breaking the bank. It really comes down to if you need\/want to replace the motor or not.<\/p>\n
Will replacing cheap Ball bearings and Bushings help?<\/h2>\n
Ok, look. You\u2019re a professional RC car driver (or at least trying to be) and if there\u2019s one thing that you know how to do is you know how to drive your car. However, you\u2019ve probably noticed that your car is turning too much to one side.<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s the steering trim and toe? More than likely, it\u2019s a seized bearing. Your car has bunch of these in your car, of all different sizes, that allow your wheels to move freely.<\/p>\n
You want to replace them to keep your wheels moving and grooving. In addition to regularly replacing your ball bearings, here are some extra tips:<\/p>\n
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- Don\u2019t use a water-based cleaner on your bearings<\/a>; they\u2019ll rust.<\/li>\n
- Acetone (which is cheap and easily available) is great for cleaning metal shielded bearings, removing old tires off rims, and cleaning new tires\u2019 beads before mounting them.<\/li>\n
- Apply some bearing oil with a small applicator tube to make keeping the oil in your bearings easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Depending on your skill level, you\u2019re probably asking what on earth is the difference between a ball bearing and a bushing.<\/p>\n
Aren\u2019t they the same thing? Up above we talked about ball bearings; and a bushing is a thin tube that causes relative motion using sliding, as compared to rolling. A bushing might be called a sleeve bushing, but this is a redundant term.<\/p>\n
The biggest difference between a ball bearing and a bushing is how they are categorized. A bushing falls under the general category of ball bearing while a ball bearing is not necessarily a bushing. Keeping track of both your bushing and your ball bearings is extremely important.<\/p>\n
Do regular check ups on your cars, trucks, and buggies to make sure you\u2019re running the best equipment and not the bare minimum.<\/p>\n
Can Improving Your Driving Skills Help?<\/h2>\n
It certainly won\u2019t hurt! You can upgrade your car with all the best parts, all the newest gadgets, and it won\u2019t mean jack squat if you can\u2019t back it up on the track. The easiest way to improve your skills? Practice!<\/p>\n
As often as you can, you should get to the track. If you\u2019re experimenting with different tyre types or different Gear ratios, you\u2019ll definitely want to practice more. Different upgrades and parts require different driving.<\/p>\n
The driving you\u2019d after changing the gear ratio for a higher top speed is different than if you\u2019ve changed it to achieve faster acceleration. Each of these has a specific track that it works better for and you\u2019ll want to practice as many different ways as you can. After all, perfect practice makes perfect.<\/p>\n
For Nitro Cars, how will changing the Clutch Bell & Spur Gear make your Car Faster?<\/h2>\n
If you have a nitro car, like a heavy monster truck or off-road buggy\/truggy, it\u2019s definitely worth looking into changing your clutch Bell and Spur Gear. If you have a larger clutch bell, you\u2019ll be able to reach the top speed on your vehicle.<\/p>\n
Swapping out the stock spur gear for a smaller one will also get that same effect. By doing this you will lower the acceleration speed. If you go too far with the gear changes, you\u2019ll need to look at the springs or go with a heavier clutch shoe to keep it from bouncing around the track like a looney toon!<\/p>\n
For Nitro Cars, how will “Opening the Carb” increase the speed?<\/h2>\n
In Layman\u2019s terms,\u00a0 \u2018opening the carb\u2019 means opening the carburetor. On most RC Cars, there is a carb restrictor that you can tweak in order to increase the horsepower and fuel efficiency. There are multiple inserts that you can use to increase your power.<\/p>\n
We suggest getting the biggest one you can get your hands on. By getting the biggest insert, you will be able to increase the RPM and the horsepower of your engine.<\/p>\n
Pretty much the biggest insert that you can get will get you the best top speeds from your car. And if you\u2019re giving yourself a headache trying to figure all this out, don\u2019t you deserve the best of the best from your car?<\/p>\n
For Nitro Cars, how will increasing the nitro percentage help?<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s talk Nitro Percentages! On average, most Nitro based RC Cars run at about 20% nitro percentages. While nitro cars might be hard to star (pick them up, use a hand help motor to spin the engine, and work the remote\u2019s throttle at the same time), you do see better results over all.<\/p>\n
Because it has its own oxygen supply, which helps in the combustion process, your car should start easier and run smoother<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s relatively easy to increase the nitro levels in your fuel, however it means spending more cash as you do.<\/p>\n
As the fuel percentage increases, be sure to check the head shims under you heat sink. The more nitro in the fuel, the more shims you\u2019ll have to install. You\u2019ll need to also check the heat range plug if you do an extreme change (say from 20% to 60%)<\/p>\n
In case you\u2019re wondering, if your engine has been displaced, it won\u2019t impact the amount of nitro that you\u2019re going to use. Again, more than 30% nitro in the fuel might require shimming the head in order to reduce the total compression ratio.<\/p>\n
Investing in cold plugs may be useful, but not end-all. If you blow a plug, try decreasing the nitro in your fuel or checking the temperature of your cold plugs.<\/p>\n
For Nitro Cars, how will Tweaking the Tune Pie help?<\/h2>\n
Believe it or not, your tune pipes can impact to how your engine performs and it\u2019s also really pretty easy to adjust. First you have to open up the car and locate your exhaust system.<\/p>\n
Changing the length of your exhaust system and the distance between the header and tuned pipe can affect the speed.<\/p>\n
A longer exhaust system and a longer distance between the header and tuned pipe will increase the speed. It\u2019s possible when you have a tuned pipe with a silicone coupler because there\u2019s no fixed length to deal with.<\/p>\n
You can increase engine RPM by a tuned piper if it has a gently tapered shape. Like I said, easy to adjust!<\/p>\n
How much do RC car tyres cost?<\/h2>\n
Well, thankfully, of all the parts to repair or upgrade, the tires\u00a0are the easiest and least expensive to do. If you\u2019re racing on different types of track or want to experiment with different tire types, then you\u2019re in luck!<\/p>\n
The cheapest tires are about $5 and the other necessary parts, such as the rims or the buggies, can be as low as $3. If you\u2019re looking for something in the higher price range, you\u2019re looking at to drop between $120-$140 on tires or rims. Again, as all the part to replace go, this is the easiest to replace in work and in cost.<\/p>\n
Keep an eye out on eBay or other retail sites, such as Amazon, that have parts at a lower cost.<\/p>\n
How much do RC car motors cost?<\/h2>\n
Like all hobbies you might have, getting new or better parts might cost a pretty penny. When you start considering the cost of the motor<\/u>, you really want to make sure you know exactly what you\u2019re looking for. Some of the motors can cost as little as $10.<\/p>\n
However, on the other end of that spectrum, there\u2019s motors that cost over $400. If you consider that most of the best RC cars will set you back about $100 or more, you definitely want to make sure you know exactly the best parts without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n
Keep your eye out on eBay or other retail sites like that. You might get lucky and find some really awesome parts within your budget! Get exactly what you need without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n
How fast can an RC car go?<\/h2>\n
What if I told you that there are models of RC cars that can get up to 100 mph? You\u2019d probably think I\u2019m crazy or that I\u2019m lying, maybe a bit of both. That\u2019s not the case! While there is a difference between a brushless or nitro RC, most of the most expensive RC cars can reach speeds of 60+ MPH. For Example:<\/p>\n
The Redcat Racing Rampage XB 1:5 Gas RTR RC buggy reaches speeds over 40 miles an hour and is about 500 dollars. You can also get a CIS Racing High Speed Sprint 2.4GHz 1:12 RTR Electric RC Car for $70 and go over 15 mph.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t sneeze at the cheaper models though! The Formula-T Off road 1:18 RTR Electric RC Buggy can reach between 7 and 10 miles per hour. How much is it? 13 dollars! Below is a list of other popular RC cars and their average speeds:<\/p>\n
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- Maisto Rock Crawler- 5 mph<\/li>\n
- Force1 Buggy \u2013 12 mph<\/li>\n
- GP Nextx S911 1\/12- 35 mph<\/li>\n
- Vatos RC VL-BG1513A- 25 mph<\/li>\n
- Redcat Racing Volcano EPX Pro- 30 mph<\/li>\n
- Traxxas Slash 4X4 platinum edition- 60 mph<\/li>\n
- Redcat Racing Nitro Buggy \u2013 35 mph<\/li>\n
- Kyosho<\/a> Inferno Neo 2.0- 40 mph<\/li>\n
- Traxxas E-REVO VXL- 30 mph<\/li>\n
- Redcat Racing Rampage XT- 35 mph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
No matter what you get you can always make the changes that we\u2019ve talked about in this article! Really isn\u2019t the speed limit on the track a suggestion?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re a RC car hobbyist or racer, you\u2019re probably getting frustrated with the acceleration. You\u2019re going to want to go faster. But you can\u2019t. So, what do you do? Why scour the internet to figure out how to upgrade your RC car, of course! Upgrading your RC car might seem like an insurmountable task, …<\/p>\n
- Don\u2019t use a water-based cleaner on your bearings<\/a>; they\u2019ll rust.<\/li>\n