How Can I Go Faster?

There are several approaches we can use to go faster. But we must first define which way we want to go faster:
1. Do you want faster top end - the fastest speed you can attain in a straight line?
2. Do you want faster acceleration, meaning, quicker acceleration from a slow speed or out of corners?
3. Do you want the fastest way around a track?

Let's look at each one separately.

1. Faster top end

a. The easiest way to get higher top end is to change your pinion gear (or clutch bell) to a pinion with one or two more teeth than you have.
b. Get a faster motor. If you have a stock motor, get a spec class motor for more speed, or a modified motor (you might have to upgrade your speed control to handle it) for even more speed.
c. If you have a modified motor, get an armature with fewer turns for more top end.
d. Change your bushings to bearings.
e. Clean or oil your bearings, or replace worn ones.
f. Check the gear mesh between the pinion gear and spur gear. They should be able to rock a little with your finger.

2. Faster acceleration

a. The easiest way to get faster acceleration is to change your pinion gear (or clutch bell) to a pinion with one or two fewer teeth than you have.
b. Change your tires. Traction matters.
c. Replace metal parts with plastic parts. Too much weight slows down your car.

3. Fastest way around the track

a. Practice until you can drive consistent lap times without crashing. You'll need to get a stop watch for this, and a friend to time you.
b. Try to stay close to the track's best drive line.
c. Experiment with your car's setup by making one adjustment at a time. Test before committing. If you are faster around the track, keep that adjustment and try another.
d. Move your batteries back. This places more weight toward the rear, thus giving the rear tires more traction.
e. Pay attention to your oil/spring combination. If your car bounces too much, that's poor traction. You can't accelerate while your tires are in the air.