How Do You Adjust the Camber on a RC Car?

Camber is one of the most important adjustments you can make to your RC car. It affects the way the car handles, corners, and even its top speed. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can adjust camber on a RC car and why it’s so important.

Camber is the angle of the tire relative to the road surface when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle. If you look at a car from a side view, you’ll notice that there is an angle between the tires and the road surface. This angle is known as camber.

Camber plays an important role in how a car handles. If your tires are too upright (positive camber), your car won’t grip as well when cornering or accelerating. On the other hand, if they’re too tilted inwards (negative camber), they won’t provide enough traction when turning or braking.

How to Adjust Camber on a RC Car:

1. Place your RC car on a flat surface and measure its camber with a camber gauge.

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Adjust your RC car’s suspension components to change its camber.

3. Check your RC car’s camber once again with a camber gauge to make sure it’s correct.

Adjusting camber on an RC car isn’t always easy, but it can be done with patience and practice. You’ll need some basic tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and other hardware depending on what type of suspension components are on your RC car.

Why Adjust Camber?

Adjusting camber can have a dramatic effect on how your RC car handles and performs. By changing it slightly, you can improve cornering performance and increase grip while still maintaining stability at higher speeds.

Conclusion:

Adjusting the camber on an RC car is essential for getting maximum performance out of it. It takes time and practice to get it right, but once you do, you’ll be able to tune your ride for maximum grip, stability, and speed.

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James Gardner