Learning the RC terms: Definitions of the day!
New terms and definitions coming at ya!
Damping: The rate at which a shock is compressed or rebounds. Most RC kits now contain shock absorbers that are filled with fluid/oil. Without this fluid, the shocks are bouncy and provide very little benefit where control is concerned. By changing the weight of the oil, or the type of shock piston, or both, you can change the damping rate to tune your car to a specific track and/or driving style.
Drag: When the air that flows over a car’s body hinders speed. Less drag means more speed; more drag means less speed. The shape of a car’s body will affect the amount of drag.
Drag Link: A bellcrank steering system consists of two posts connected by a bar. This bar is the drag link and is also referred to, by some, as Ackerman link.
Just a few today, more next time! Are you noticing a pattern in the definitions I am posting per blog?
Until next time, Ryan.
*thanks to RC Driver magazine and Tamiya for the latest RC terms and definitions!
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