HOW TO BE FASTER RC || Setups tips and mental tricks

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[@gs817]

I like your positive energy and well spoken set up advice. Thanks

[@JamesDavis-ht2vg]

Hands down, this is the most informative RC video I've watched in the 2 years I've been racing. I struggle with shock setup and every video Ibwatch seems to show different ways that haven't seemed to work for me. I look forward to trying it your way. I subscribed. I enjoy your presentation, your positivity, and your advice. Keep up the good work! One thing I'll be looking for on your page is a video about shock oil selection by weight.

[@Bad1flip]

Hey James. Wishing you health and prosperity for the rest of 2021.

[@respirologyrc]

Ryan; great videos. I’m a long time racer (20yrs)… i have taken the past 13yrs off to raise my family. However this year i started racing again. Before i picked it back up, i watched your videos and this actually convinced me to go back. Not only have i gone back but have used many of your tips which in turn have made me faster. I wouldn’t mind if you made a video that went over oils and springs, preload, after load, and how the car reacts with different setups. Thank you! Keep up the fast speeds!

[@bobtierney6946]

Great videos. This one really gets to some very good things to keep in mind. I have just 2 to add. 1) To finish first you must first finish. (you mentioned not breaking, but this is easier for a novice to remember.) 2)For anyone thinking about getting into racing; if you can't have fun coming in last in at first remember, you are learning it can be fun or frustrating. Have fun and learn. I'm 69 years old so I've gotten used to coming in last and having a great time. That's how I go home a winning every race day.

[@McFly_FPV]

I'm 59 and go to school every time I'm on the track. I'm having ton of fun 🌞🌞😎

[@Hondeer]

Ryan: This might help you with an extra tenth or so especially with super loose/blown out tracks where light suspension is used. When doing your ride height, drop the car on two layers of polymer film, trashbags work fine, that are split down the center of the car. This acts as a roller bearing and allows the tires to compress outwards and inwards, squash, allowing true rolling ride height. Keep it up! Great videos :)

[@tommytansley1097]

I've looked at several of Ryan's vids and like the way they are presented and found them very informative, much better than anything else out there. It was also good to see the races and see how he did. Well done Ryan, please keep posting. Tommy T in the UK.

[@Dargon7252]

Thanks Ryan! The end of this video was fire and great advice for all. "Race your Race" and enjoy the hobby the best way for you.

[@simonhathorn1928]

Hey Ryan, I love all your tips, and maintenance ways, and ideas. I don't actually (race) but do own a large number of RC cars/buggys etc, and use your tips and ideas for my buggys etc, and most of the time- I get my buggys/cars going (better) performance wise than brand new from the box. Thanks Ryan, keep up the awesome work mate. Regards: Simon.

[@HessenFingerboarder]

Thank you for all the tips! I just built my first car and you helped me a lot with your tutorial on how to fill the shocks! Keep up the great work!

[@thercracer1717]

POV: you searched how to get better at racing and you watched this video than started watching all of his videos

[@RyanRCRacing]

Still true

[@jonathanrowevipraraud2876]

Yup so true

[@arturus]

Your videos are so immensely helpful and your presentation is impeccable. Thanks for the excellent content and information.

[@aljensen7779]

My goodness - thank you Ryan. If only I had seen this video before I began racing, just this year. Lots of good tips. I enjoy balancing and tuning my truck but my driving skills haven't yet challenged the trucks' capabilities. Next season I'll definitely pay attention and copy the guy who just passed me. Thanks again and I hope you have, or will make more instructionals like this one. I'll sub.

[@sizem_re]

The visuals of how freely your arms move and the bleed sequence are great! I'd love to see how much slop you accept in your suspension, maybe a differential tutorial too. Thanks again!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

taylor sizemore Glad you liked it! When it comes to slop, I don't expect perfection, but I don't want a lot if that makes sense? I will make a diff video for sure! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@michaelleone4129]

Super good video and funny because I used to tell my daughter the same thing as tips 3 & 4 and she’d get so frustrated because I’d tell her to watch the other drivers to see what they do and then other times I’d tell her to just focus on her car like tip 4 and she’d be like “so am I supposed to watch the cars in front of me or not” lol. Both tips make perfect sense unless you are telling them to a teenager at the same time. Super helpful on the shock build too because I’d always been told to set rebound but your way seems smoother. Thanks again!

[@Steven-jq8jj]

Like your style and the way you deliver the information. Thanks

[@stephenpatton8690]

Wow. What a great video. I really appreciate you taking the time to put this out there. Thank you!

[@dooronron69]

love watching your videos Ryan, nice tips, I bought a shock pump to remove excess air from shocks and found it works a treat.

[@bensp1193]

1st shock oil change following your tips. Thank you sharing. Traxxas GTR bleed holes are set little differently but overall it was same process and it goes well for the oil change. Like slower is faster so true. Cheers

[@youcantgooglethat]

Thanks for a great video tutorial. Id love to see a video on steering: linkages, servo placement/installation, servo types/speeds/torques, setting transmitter/curves/balance/endpoints and even trouble shooting broken servos. Thanks.

[@jackabravanel2859]

Love your videos!! Your explanations are so layman for anyone who's watching.

[@carltondixon5980]

This video was so helpful. Thanks for your insight on track racing setup awesome I will use this to help me win more races.

[@tommyseth-hunter1069]

Dude, I loved this video. It was so helpful. Thank you very much. My name is Tommy and I am 12 and i have a b6, and now with your video i am so much better and won two of my loacal races. Thank you so much for making this video. God job. Amazing. ;)

[@RyanHarrisRC]

tommy seth-hunter that's awesome man! Glad they helped you 👍

[@PursuitofPerfectionA]

Great video Ryan!! I will use the tips you gave and take them to my local track and kick ass.. lol..

[@trump959]

I want to get into racing at my LHS's clay track. Your videos are well done and help take some of the mystery out of the hobby for someone like myself, Thanks

[@markamd1]

Agreed %100 percent! Shimming to remove slop on a RC model is critical for performance and longivity. Well done mate, great tips!

[@adamgustafson2195]

That was a very in depth video excellent semetics and follow faster racers along with mindset its just practice I like it. I look forward to more vids mate

[@79mustang351w]

Love your videos! They are always so helpful, and good reminders sometimes even when I do know things. Lol. I just bought a T6.1...where is the 13.5 stadium truck love? How about some truck videos! Thanks.

[@JustinGreenRC]

I always focus on the guy in front of me personally. It lead me to the A-Main win tonight actually in buggy. Good video!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Justin's RCs Congrats on the win!

[@HillbillyThangs]

#1 slower is faster... great advice...I have so many problems with it though! I actually have a sticker on my buggy that says risk it for the biscuit... it’s just so hard to relax and get in a groove haha. Great video! Thanks

[@kevinperry5458]

Newbie to the track,, thanks for your time and effort it's much appreciated!!!!

[@jonnycrash5665]

Excellent videos my friend, top notch production!

[@scottyates947]

Awesome man u nailed it easy going down to earth lesson much appreciated

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

can you do videos specifically about setting each adjustment, and what those changes will do as far as handling changes... like a video all about ride height... one about shock adjustments like different piston/oil combinations and spring rates... a video about toe changes and how they affect handling. a video about camber... and one about other smaller changes like Ballston washers and Ackerman and roll center and .... I'm just getting into setups beyond tires and shock oils, and picked up a ride height guage, camber and toe tools, and have a shock shaft tool and shock stand coming. ... thanks for your videos, subbed

[@mattpowe]

great advice for racing and life in general. excellent video

[@simonhathorn1928]

Great advice, and so well explained and easy to understand and follow you,. And your advice.

[@chrisbracken7889]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge !

[@martincalleja]

Hi, I enjoyed watching you clip, you certainly know what you are talking about, and you have the talent to explain it in simple terms. Suspension is a very complex setup, as it moves up and down, variables change accordingly, so like you said, you have to have it right. Another thing is that we are dealing with 1/10 scale, therefore a small error in the setup will be multiply by 10 in real life scenario. Keep up the good work!

[@joelouis6106]

Nice video Ryan lot of good information bleeding shocks . I also noticed that wrench you have where can i purchase.

[@weathdone]

dude your the man!!! def some great tips!!!! thanx for takin the time to do vids!!

[@kitchtangov]

That makes a lot of sense Ryan. Thank you for the advice.

[@andrewclarke5910]

Love the videos Ryan. Thanks for sharing your info.

[@dombrowh]

Good Job. Great continuity in your speaking. You didnt make it personal but subjective. I subscribed.

[@deathinater]

Hey Ryan, love the video. I was wondering if you have experiment with Short Course trucks setups? I have a Arrma Senton 6s and was wondering what would be a good track setup for this vehicle with the shock oil and setup unless there's a website spec sheet for one.

[@markpoquette854]

Great video...ready to get back out there after a proper setup.

[@markschroeder1214]

Awesome advice I’m new to buggies so the advice is very appreciate

[@chummlysrc654]

really appreciate all the knowledge your sharing please keep it up

[@dimerip87gt]

Awesome video Ryan. I subscribed and im looking forward to future videos. 🖒

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Great video, thanks Ryan. I'd like to see a video of the difference between shock pistons. Like what the difference between a 1 hole and a 3 hole etc is.. Thank you

[@JohnieDSM]

Thanks for the positive video! A question - do you fill the shock till the top and then try to get rid off air bubles while moving the shaft up?

[@ronligue1734]

Maybe a dumb question but I'm just getting back into the hobby. Built a b6.2d . My stock shock bottoms are pushing over ball end and spring ends up loose . Enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. Was thinking of aftermarket aluminum shock bottoms.

[@jimmychen5407]

thank you Ryan these are very useful information.

[@spyrothedragon3431]

Really enjoy this content! Im a general basher through and through but I really appreciate and am intrigued by the technical side of things. Id love to have a go at building an Rc10 kit and sourcing and fitting my own electronics, I just think it wouldn't do the car justice just driving it in the street.

[@TheDroneVoyager]

Very good points. Takes me back to my carpet spec racing days. I've been absent from RC racing for 20 years. Getting into stadium trucks now. Any good trucks to start with? I bought a cheapo just to get the feeling back. It's still in the blood.

[@sfcmp2007]

Hey Ryan, Great Videos!! Just wanted to add to the slow is fast analogy... it should be slow is smooth, smooth is fast. worry about doing it right, and doing it right every time!

[@tint661]

Great advice. 1987 thru 1988 I raced a Tamiya Grasshopper. Crude by today's standards, but top of the limits back then. I had modified it with Oil filled shocks in the front. All wheels and the transmission had sealed bearings, I had better steering parts and I had an adjustable timing Kyosho Motor. There were faster cars than mine but I won more times in my class than cars faster than me. I will never forget a guy coming over to me very frustrated. He says my car is faster than yours but you always beat me......How are you doing that. By being in control of my car. While his car could pass me....He would always loose control of it and crash. I would drive around him as the spotters would try to get to his car and put him back on the track.

[@joevasquez1776]

Always a great video to rewatch

[@rcracer3235]

Killer tips thank you Ryan.

[@ADVENTUREKM]

I think your videos are great. No one out there is giving specific help like you, thanks. Would you be able to make a video on driving? Throttle braking etc! For example coming into a turn when to brake or how brake, no brakes etc? Hitting the apex properly. Cheers!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I like to use a digital dial caliper for shock length checking and camber links. They are available fairly inexpensive for those on a tight budget.

[@johnmoore3930]

The first thing to think about if you want to go faster on the track is the last thing you want to think about is going fast..... imho DON"T CRASH..... Drive a good line.... then work on all the little stuff like setup and driving skill that allows you to drive the fastest line as fast as possible. I can't count how many times Iv'e been passed by some "fast guy" only to drive right by him as he is getting marshalled. Then he blows by me on the straightaway only to drive 5 feet wide of the apex of the turn and leave me a 4 foot opening to pass him AGAIN.... Car control.... good lines.... winner : ) You do a good job of explaining this.... kudos.

[@guillermopayne9950]

Great tips Ryan! Thank you!

[@miguelangelgarciatiscar2486]

Good vídeo mate!!! A lot of things learned 😃😃

[@alismailyabdulbasit]

Great vedio that worth to look at it ... Thanks for the tips 👍👍 very useful

[@samb191]

your vids are all such high quality... i subbed

[@wouldntchuliketoknow8468]

Awesome video and a lot of great tips. If I can just ask 1 question why did you tighten your shock cap back on with tools? It's my understanding that you shouldn't have to. It's kind of like tightening a oil filter in a full size car you only need to hand tighten them. I've only ever hand tightened mine and have never had an issue.

[@RodEvens]

Thanks for the video. I am a beginner. I have a Traxxas Slash 2 wd. Any advise on set up for a concrete / blacktop oval track? Thanks again.

[@mannyortiz3951]

Great video's Ryan..Quick question? What kind of wrench were you using to take off the tires...

[@SuperMoon1972]

Great video man , thanks for the advice

[@RyanHarrisRC]

C.A. MOON Anytime!

[@kylelarson7386]

Hey Ryan, I really enjoy watching your videos. I wanted to know where you get most of your parts from. Is it one source like AMain, or do you shop around for each? I have a TLR 8ight 4.0 Thanks. K.

[@noname-ue4cq]

Hey Ryan thanks for the video, in order to adjust the shocks “stroke” length do you just tighter the eyelet on end of piston? First time building a kit in over a decade, thanks!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Great video brother great tips, liked and subbed you my friend because I think I can learn alot from your videos well done 😁👍😁👍

[@HAPPYJACKRC]

Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Thanks Jack!

[@jeremy3461]

Awesome videos thank you for all your help

[@user-yx7yb1fb1x]

Thank you Ryan for this video!! Very Helpfull!. Also just to let you know, the link for the setup website doesn't work. Is it possible to update of suggest a other one?

[@DirtbikeDad]

I have seen some of your videos Wich are great. You have raced with one of my fellow club racers down in Coral springs. I am looking for a base shock set up (oil wise) for a 1/16 slash. And a good ride height also. Any help would be great. P.s. run clay oval. Thanks again.

[@steveruta8746]

When you say that a shock has too much pack, does it have too much oil or air? I have a 22T 4.0, and only once got a shock that doesn’t push out at all when fully compressed.

[@cajunhustle5128]

Id like to see a vid highlighting that vintage rc10 on the shelf behind you(bottom, left). I have an early RC10ce. Gold pan, four hole shock tower, three piece wheels, etc. Im thinking of restoring it. What are your thoughts?

[@mustgofaster6545]

Great video and general advice!

[@cowpker4life333]

If it pushes out that's rebound. Pack is based on pistons and the holes they have(how many and sizes). Pack referees to where the oil changes from liaminer flow(smoother low shaft speed) to turbulent flow (more restince high shaft speed)

[@houtz0425]

May I also have this one for translation? Thanks! Love this one!

[@davidlaxton4860]

Hay., thanks 4 the help. My problem is allignment,front. Just cant seem to get it right .close but to darty

[@vintagerctour5302]

Very well done! New subscriber right away!

[@DIYDadbod]

Currently setting up a chuckworks chassis for astroturf racing. Any advice on ride hieght camber and weight distribution?

[@fahmiperwira]

I'm glad I rebuild the shocks, but replica RC of mine (NQD dark impact, replica of Tamiya one) have their own "types" of shocks but mainly they're the same with these ones. However I need to align without them tools. Any suggestion will help out here.

[@ETAI106]

Great video.. thx.. IS THAT 155DTM UP THERE ON THE RIGHT????..

[@kilner79]

thanks for the video and the tips but i think a genral review and tips on electronics setup like drag brake steering speed or curve throttle speed and curve and anything else would be a great help

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

Awesome stuff! Love it! Liked and subbed.. BOOM

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Bigdaddyd82 Vapes Glad to hear it! Thanks dude!

[@ateamoffroad1179]

Thank you awesome advise, my son and I just got into hobby cars. And this helped me out a ton.

[@elliehayes5593]

What shock oil should I use for a traxxas slash 2 wheel drive on fine dirt track with small jumps?

[@thetruthhurts4054]

Old rc driver here. RC 10 goldpan 1986 ish was my first car. I was 14 yrs old then. I raced against mature men with many many more years of experience. I was told the reason I was successful as a driver was because I knew and understood my car and what effects changes made to handling of it.

[@Bearded_SARTECH]

Corner weight over spring collars set exactly the same height. If one shock needs a few more turns or mm to get even corner weight, its fine as long as the ride height is where you want it.

[@dr.bubblemeltsalot1228]

thank you so much for your help your videos are awesome!!!

[@telxcommunications8449]

I think you may be very particular about a lot of things. Great videos.

[@TrialsandTrailsAz]

Congratulations man !!

[@biggsdarklighter4586]

Ryan what do you feel would be more useful initially, a set of corner scales or a chassis alignment set? I am not proper racing, just trying to get the backyard, bike track, and skate park toys more dialed in... So I probably don't "need" either. But I also don't "need" a vintage RC car collection either LOL!

[@nibs6933]

Awesome video, thumbs up!

[@brandonstroud5148]

Excellent advice.

[@yuxianwang3238]

What lamp is it in the background? looks gorgeous

[@mindlessentertainment896]

Hello i see in the back you have a couple of onroad cars i want to start touring cause we have a offroad track here so could you maybe do a same type of videos on touring cars?

[@fastkidz8614]

What aftermarket shocks would you recommend for a ecx amp 1/10th scale? I’ve raced the little thing as a budget buggy and I figured it’s finally time for some better shocks