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Hop-Ups & Modifications
Modify your RC from the outside appearance to under the hood. Paint it, add decals, change the rims and tires, give it more power, improve the handling on the curves and over the ramps. Stock up on tools and supplies. Customize your RC to fit your personality from basic upgrades to complete overhauls.
How Do You Build An RC Dragster?
Since I started the RC hobby I bought RCs both toy-grade and hobby-grade to see if they go as fast as advertised. If the RCs didn't go fast enough for my liking, I modified them to do just that, go fast. Which brings me to the question "What does it take to make an RC dragster?"
Mods
Going under the knife. See how mods differ from hop-ups.
Hop-up
Find out what a hop-up is and how it differs from mods.
Adjust Chassis Tweak
Shane Archer, writing for Xtreme RC Cars magazine shows step-by-step how to keep your RC chassis straight and level so your RC stays at optimal performance level.
Power Projects
Radio Control Car Action magazine has a tutorial on how to build your own power base for breaking in motors and testing electronic components.
Durability Upgrade for the F-22 Raptor PTS
This tutorial shows how to "improve the strength of the Raptor during hard, nose-first landings" with the addition of some small pieces of plywood for reinforcement.
Modify a New Bright RC Snowmobile
Modifying New Bright toy RCs is a popular pasttime. The New Bright RC snowmobile seems to be a very mod-friendly vehicle.