Boost Your RC Car's Performance

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around improving the performance of an RC car, specifically focusing on increasing its pickup, addressing turning issues, and managing vibrations. Participants explore various aspects of the car's design and performance, including engine specifications and materials used in construction.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their RC car's specifications, including a 3.2 HPI engine, two-speed transmission, and aluminum chassis, and asks for suggestions to improve pickup, turning, and vibration control.
  • Another participant requests a photo to provide input, indicating a need for visual context to better understand the issues presented.
  • A later reply emphasizes the lack of sufficient information for effective advice, suggesting that details about the fuel mix, engine tuning, and overall usage are critical for diagnosing performance issues. This participant also proposes the possibility of replacing the engine or the entire RC car as a solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific solutions, and multiple viewpoints regarding potential improvements and necessary information remain evident.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include missing details about the fuel mix, engine tuning, and the specific nature of the vibration issues, which may affect the advice given.

Who May Find This Useful

RC car enthusiasts, hobbyists looking to enhance performance, and individuals interested in technical discussions about vehicle mechanics.

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Its our rc car driven by 3.2 hpi engine 2 speed transmission system, bell crank steering mechanism , fuel use nitro+mthnol
its a two stroke engine two wheel drive
question:how to increase the pick up?Pick up is very low of our car.And also turning problem and too much vibration how to control vibration and chasis is of aluminum can u suggest other material?
 
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You really haven't given enough information for us to help you. It would help to know what fuel mix you are using (oil and ntiro content) along wit what engine your running, how much time on it, has the engine been tuned, etc.

With what you said, I'm just going to suggest get a new engine or just buy a new RC car all together.
 

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