In the world of RC cars, the low speed needle is an important part of the car’s setup. It is used to precisely adjust the amount of fuel being fed into the engine, and as a result, allows a user to fine-tune their car’s performance.
If you are new to RC cars, you may be confused as to where the low speed needle is located. Fortunately, finding it is not difficult at all.
Location of the Low Speed Needle
The low speed needle can usually be found on the back of your RC car’s carburetor. It should be clearly visible and easy to access.
Depending on your model of car, it may be located near the bottom or top of the carburetor. Once you have identified it, you can adjust it using a small flathead screwdriver.
Adjusting the Low Speed Needle
Adjusting your car’s low speed needle requires some trial and error before you find a setting that works for your particular model. Start by turning the screw clockwise until it stops turning; this will give you a base setting from which to work from. From there, slow down or speed up your engine by adjusting it in small increments until you find an ideal setting for your car.
It is important to remember that too much fuel can cause your engine to bog down and become sluggish; too little fuel can cause it to run lean and overheat quickly. Be sure to monitor your engine’s performance while making adjustments so that you can find an ideal setting quickly.
Conclusion
Finding and adjusting the low speed needle on a RC car is not difficult if you know where to look. The needle will typically be located on the back of your carburetor, and can then be adjusted using a small flathead screwdriver in small increments until you have found an optimal setting for your specific model.
