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How to Make Your RC Motor Faster

In the remote control world, the motor is king of the hill and in order to compete with other serious remote control cars you need to have your motor and car in top working order. There are a few things you can do to make your motor faster than it was originally meant to go. This will increase the likelihood of successful racing and make your remote control experience that much greater.

Things You'll Need

Lightweight oil
3-volt battery

Instructions

- 1
  Build your car kit according to the directions because any alterations you make will change the speed and accuracy of the car which, in turn, can change the way it performs in competition.
- 2
  Use lightweight oil instead of heavy oil or grease to lubricate the gears so that they turn freely. Check the fastenings of all gears and turn them to make sure that they can turn freely.
- 3
  Tune your car by running it in a straight line and make any adjustments to the wheels or gears as necessary to be sure that the car will run straight on a racecourse.
- 4
  Tune your gas engine before starting it. If you do not know how to do this, log-on to Racecar Tips (see Resources) and download a free instructional e-book. This will explain the best way to tune your engine. When buying your engine, choose the 2-speed transmission for better control and more speed in gas engines.
- 5
  Place the motor in a tank of water. Attach a 3-volt battery to it while it is in the water. Allow the battery to dry overnight and add two drops of lightweight oil on the bushings.

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