Always one to pass on a handy tip & what not, we were breezily browsing the interweb (including the occasional cat video & something called ‘twerking?!’) when we came across a rather useful and very honest account from the current 2WD 1/10th Offroad World Champion Jared Tebo, it turns out that no matter how winning-est you are, the dark arts of RC Car setup are something else!

In this case Tebo kindly shares his personal experience and discovery with us mere driving mortals, so at least we can get the car working reasonably!

“I have just had a revelation in my RC racing career. I think I finally understand roll centers a little!”

I must admit, I’m not an engineer, and I really don’t understand all engineering aspects of the cars. I’m a driver, and I go all by feel. It’s worked well, and I can normally get my cars pretty good for me, but there are disadvantages as well.

Roll center adjustments I have always struggled with, mostly in 1/10, as it’s a very easy adjustment. I never really know what I’m doing in this area. I try asking other engineers what does what, but I normally get a novel answer that left me more confused than before. All I want to know is what makes it roll more, or less. Somehow I got it painted in my brain that if you raise the inner link, that makes it roll less. I would always have that in my head, and my feeling on the track would be confused.

Click ‘More’ to continue reading. Via JTPRC.com