RC Car Information

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What Do I Need To Know About Racing?

This page will give you a general overview of how racing works and what equipment you will need.

It also describes the difference between the various motor classes.

Setups

This page provides links to RC car setups which have been kindly put together by some of Australia's top drivers.

These setups mean that you don't have to start from scratch.

Buyers Guide

If you are considering entering the hobby, this page will provide you with some background information about the most popular cars on the market at the moment.

The page includes links to the manufacturers websites should you require more technical information and includes an assortment of 2WD buggies, 4WD buggies, and trucks.

Reviews

This page provides links to a number of RC car reviews which detail the build process and provide helpful tips.

Reviews include the Kyosho Ultima RB5, the Hotbodies D4, Team Durango DEX410 and the J-Concepts BJ4.

Motor Gearing Calculator

You can use this calculator to determine the final drive ratio (FDR) of your car.

All you need to know is the transmission (internal gearbox) ratio of your car and the calculator will do the rest.

Spring Rate Chart

You can use this chart to select the best spring from the available Team Associated, Team Losi and Kyosho range.

The chart includes theoretical spring rates as well as tested values where available.



If the information you are looking for is not included above, please come down to the track and ask one of our members for help or send us an email at info@keilorrc.org.au. They will be more than happy to assist you.