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