How Do I Align My RC Car?

Controlling your RC (remote control) car and getting it to move in the direction you want can be immensely satisfying. But if you ever find yourself struggling to make sharp turns or navigate around tight corners with your RC car, then it may be time to get it aligned.

Alignment is an important part of owning and maintaining an RC car, and it’s something all owners should learn how to do. Alignment helps balance the weight of your car, as well as adjust its steering and suspension systems. This ultimately allows you to drive your car with greater precision and accuracy while minimizing wear and tear.

To align your RC car, start by ensuring that the chassis is level. This can be done with a spirit level or by simply placing a straight edge across the frame of the vehicle. If necessary, adjust the height of each wheel so that all four are even with each other.

Next, check that all four wheels are parallel with one another. To do this, measure from the outside of one wheel to the outside of the wheel directly opposite it. If they are not parallel then adjust them until they are.

Finally, check that the wheels are perpendicular to the chassis. To do this, draw a line across one side of the vehicle’s frame and then measure from that line to each wheel on that side. If any wheel is not perpendicular then adjust it until it is.

Conclusion:

Aligning your RC car is an important part of owning one and helps ensure optimal performance at all times. To align your car correctly start by ensuring that the chassis is level and all four wheels are parallel with one another. Finally check that all four wheels are perpendicular to the chassis before you take your RC car for a spin!

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Stephen Dunn