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Troubleshooting, Repair, and MaintenanceFix a flat. Bang out a dent. Replace a headlight. RC vehicles often need the same care and attention as the family automobile. Get the tools and supplies necessary for maintaining your RC. Learn how to troubleshoot and repair your own RC. Know when to take it to the professionals to get it fixed.
RC Transmitter and Receiver Troubleshooting
RC vehicles communicate through radio signals between the receiver in the RC vehicle and a hand-held transmitter. When an RC won't respond to signals from the transmitter there is often an easy solution. Before declaring the RC defective, try these first six… Repairing Radio Controlled Toys
Toy-grade RCs are generally not as durable or long-lasting as hobby-grade models. Toy stores don't usually offer repair services and parts are hard to come by as well. So what can you do when a sentimental favorite toy RC goes on the fritz? RC Repair and Modification With Soldering
Soldering has many applications including the building and repair of radio controlled vehicles. For radio controlled vehicle hobbyists soldering is mostly used in making repairs and modifications to electric RCs. Adding or Replacing Shock Oil
Oil-filled shock absorbers give RC vehicles more stability over rough terrain. When you feel that your shock absorbers aren't performing properly you can check the fluid level and add more oil to the shocks. NitroHouse - Build Shocks Like a Pro - Video
5 minute professional quality video tutorial on building RC shocks. Perform After-Run Maintenance
Just like a real car, RC vehicles require regular maintenance. After running your RC for a while you have to perform after-run maintenance. All vehicles -- electric and nitro -- need after-run maintenance but some of the steps here apply only to nitro engines. Prep a Ready-to-Run RC Car or Truck
A RTR or Ready to Run RC isn't necessarily ready to roll right out of the box. You generally won't have a lot of assembly to do but there is some must-do as well as nice-to-do prep work needed before you hit the floor, street, or dirt track with your RTR radio controlled car or truck. NitroHouse - Gluing Tires - Video
This tire gluing video tutorial starts with drilling holes in the wheel. How to: RTR can mean "Ready to Race"!
Here are a few pit tips from RC Car Action magazine for making your ready-to-run (RTR) vehicle ready-to-race. Shock Spring Color Chart
Look at tables for all makes or by specific manufacturers to find color and rating information for shock springs for your RC. Post-Run Maintenance for Your Boat
After a hard day on the lake or pond you'll need to do more than just dry off your RC boat. These steps cover the hull, prop shaft, electronics, starter, and engine. |
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