| Successful racing involves more than just pure speed. | | | | sloped the transition is between the hood and the |
| You need to prepare your car, and yourself, with the | | | | windshield. If the slope is more gradual, RC car videos |
| conditions you will be facing in racing. A little | | | | concur that the body's handling abilities will tend to be |
| homework beforehand usually translates to being in | | | | more neutral. Investing in a RC car video can help |
| the winner's circle afterwards. | | | | you learn a lot fast. Time truley is money when |
| RC car videos suggest that you pick the right car | | | | involved with RC car racing. |
| body for your race. The body determines how your | | | | A good base setup is also critical to a winning race. |
| RC car handles. Do some research and see what car | | | | As you arrive at the races, you want every |
| bodies that other successful racers use. Chances are | | | | confidence that your base setup is close to what |
| they are using the most dynamic and agile bodies, so | | | | you will actually use on the track. Minor adjustments |
| there is no reason why you can't do the same. You | | | | are fine, but the track is not the place to make |
| might also want to take note of how they mount | | | | major adjustments. Don't worry about using the |
| their car bodies. Some RC car videos show that | | | | same base setup from race to race, particularly if the |
| some bodies are mounted a little bit forward to | | | | track surfaces are similar. However, if you are |
| increase steering capabilities. Although the wheel wells | | | | switching from a rubber-tire track to a foam-tire |
| might be out of alignment, the extra steering might | | | | track, find out what kind of tweaks your |
| give you the edge you need to win the race. Most | | | | competitors are making. Manufacturers' websites are |
| importantly, RC car videos suggest that you consider | | | | great places to research setups. Losi, for example, |
| the body's shape and windshield design. | | | | publishes track conditions and the setups that their |
| The bodies that have blunted front ends will generally | | | | professionals are using. You can also research all |
| offer better steering than those with a sloped or | | | | things necessary for optimal RC racing on the |
| rounded front end. However, the sloping front ends | | | | internet. RC car racing is really a fun sport and it can |
| might give a little more speed, which is better for | | | | be very competitive, especially when the stakes are |
| straighter courses. It is also important to check how | | | | high. |