Archive for April, 2010

Adam Drake Losi 2.0 buggy tips

April 26, 2010, Posted by chongo at 9:41 am
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How To Build Your Shocks

April 26, 2010, Posted by chongo at 7:44 am

When building your shocks if you look at a setup sheet it may tell you shock length, rebound and oil weight (wt). Here’s how I do it. To measure shock length Get out your calipers and you’ll measure from the middle of the shock cup hole to the middle of the shock end bushing. You [...]

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Nitro Engine Tuning and Tips

April 23, 2010, Posted by Akhor at 11:07 am

When first getting started in Nitro Truggy, buggy or Short Course Truck racing, the most mysterious part of the racing experience is engine tuning. In my experience there is only one way to get better, and this is to practice, practice, and more practice. In order to make this whole aspect a little less of [...]

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Track Redesign Stage 2

April 19, 2010, Posted by Akhor at 4:27 pm

Just a week ago we were lucky enough to have Gildo bring his bobcat out to the track. He was able to demolish the remains of last years track into a little more then a few dirt piles! Since this step is completed we have ordered loads and loads of clay and are expecting it [...]

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New Membership Flyer Released!

April 14, 2010, Posted by Akhor at 8:25 am

Everyone of the volunteer members at RCGears has been hard at work getting ready for the upcoming 1/8th and 1/10th scale racing season. The latest project that has been completed! The release of a new flyer, aimed at promoting our exciting radio control hobby in Calgary, Alberta and surrounding areas. This flyer has been printed [...]

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Adopt a Racer – Volunteers

April 8, 2010, Posted by Akhor at 9:23 am

The Calgary, Alberta Radio Contol (RC) off-road season is about to start, we are looking for some club members to help with our “adopt a racer” program. This program is geared towards getting a new racers comfortable with our facility, meeting new people and finding out the fine points of a race day agenda. Not [...]

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RC Gears Forum

April 6, 2010, Posted by Administrator at 1:00 pm

The recent troubles with calgaryrc.com has made us rethink our ideas on forums. So, please visit our NEW forum! Enter HERE!

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