Menu
mcleanrc
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • RESOURCES
    • BLOG
    • TRACKS
    • HOW TO
    • SHIPPING
    • CONTACT
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • RESOURCES
    • BLOG
    • TRACKS
    • HOW TO
    • SHIPPING
    • CONTACT

iCharger Settings - RC Race Car

7/15/2022

 
In this helpful video, Stuart over at RC Race Car (formerly the On-road Podcast) shows us how to adjust voltage, discharge, "keep" function and HV settings.  He is using a 406Duo in his video but this will work with others as well such as the 306Duo that I personally use

End Voltage Menu Steps:
-Push down knob
-Highlight "Charge"
-Press TAB/SYS
-Turn knob to highlight "Manage"
-Push down knob
-Push down knob to select "Edit"
-Turn knob until red box surrounds "Charge, Storage, Discharge, Cycle" then push down knob
-Push down knob again to select "Charge"
-Turn knob to highlight "Chg Cell Volt" 
-Press down knob to select "Chg Cell Volt"
-Turn knob to adjust
​-Press down know to save

In this second video by The Onraod Podcast (now called RC Race Car), Stuart shows us how to setup preset programs and cycles on the iCharger

T4 Anti-Roll Bars / Sway Bars by Alexander Hagberg

6/7/2022

 
In this short video, Alexander shows us how to tune the T4 via Anti-Roll Bars.  He explains when to use harder or softer anti-roll bars on the front and rear of a touring car to help generate more traction and/or steering.  Alex also talks about anti roll bar tweak toward the end of the video.

Read More

How to Prepare and Glue a Carbon Chassis

6/6/2022

 
In this short video, Alexander Hagberg shows us how to prepare and glue a new carbon chassis

​Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube

How to Align Bulkheads on Xray T4

6/6/2022

 
In this short video, Alexander shows us how to use the Hudy bulkhead alignment tool on a T4

'19 and earlier T4 uses 19mm (part 183000)
Later model T4 uses 17mm (part 183001)

Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube

Buggy Hobbywing ESC Settings - Bruno Coelho

10/3/2021

 
Here's another super helpful video by Bruno Coelho.  In this one, Bruno walks us through all of the Hobbywing ESC settings and talks about how they effect the performance of our 2wd and 4wd buggies...

Read More

4wd RC Buggy Servo Install and Setup

10/3/2021

 
Although he's not a professional racer, RazorRC creates some entertaining and informative videos so be sure to check out his YouTube Channel.  In this video, RazorRC shows his servo installation process on a 4wd buggy and does a great job of describing the small details of the process...

Read More

How to Set 2wd RC Buggy Steering End Points

9/30/2021

 
Here's another great video by Trish at Schumacher Racing discussing how to set up the steering end points on a 2wd buggy

Video credit to Trishbits.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube

How to Glue Touring Car Tire Sidewalls

9/30/2021

 
Here's a great video by Eric Anderson showing his process for gluing touring car tire sidewalls.
​
Video credit to Eric Anderson.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube

How to Set Up Xray T4 Steering by Alexander Hagberg

9/30/2021

 
In this detailed video, Alexander Hagberg, ​walks you through how to correctly set up the steering on your Xray T4.  He talks about shims, steering links, setting toe and end points
​

Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube

T4 Body Anti-Tuck and Rear Horizontal Body Posts

9/25/2021

 
In this short video, Alexander shows us how and why he uses body posts to create rear body backstops.  I've personally used the standard and offset/eccentric front body posts to create the body backstops.  They both work equally well on my Xtreme Twister Speciale bodies

Read More

How to Use the HUDY Wheel Arch Marker Tool - Alexander Hagberg

9/20/2021

 
In this video, Alexander Hagberg shows us how to use one of my all-time favourite RC tools - the Hudy Wheel Arch Marger

​Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube
​
For more touring car body information, visit our Touring Car Resource page

How to Mount a Touring Car Body - Tonisport

9/15/2021

 
In this video, Patrick Beck from Tonisport shows his method for mounting a body shell on a touring car

Here are some points in the video that may help if you want to skip ahead to a specific section
  • ​Initial trimming (1:00)
  • Wheel well marking (2:00)
  • Body posts (2:30)
  • Lower body lines (7:00)
  • Wheel well cutting (9:30)
  • Final details (13:00)

Video credit to ToniSport - thank you Patrick for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to ToniSport on YouTube
​
For more touring car body information, visit our Touring Car Resource page

Twister vs Speciale vs Wolverine - Alexander Hagberg

9/15/2021

 
In this video, Alexander Hagberg compares the Xtreme Twister vs the Twister Speciale and the ZooRacing Wolverine bodies.  He talks about the preferred body for asphalt vs carpet, what's best for stock vs mod and more.  

Here are some points in the video that may help if you want to skip ahead to a specific section
  • ​​Twister (1:00)
  • Speciale (2:00)
  • Wolverine (3:00)
  • Twister details - weight, measurements, body and wing mounting (4:45)
  • Speciale details - weight, measurements, body and wing mounting (7:30)
  • Wolverine details - weight, measurements, body and wing mounting (9:00)

​Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube.

For more touring car body information, visit our Touring Car Resource page.

Traction Rolling - ToniSport Video

9/13/2021

 
  • ​Shocks:  Thicker shock oil, softer springs, lay down shocks (1:30)
  • Toe:  Increase front toe out (2:30)
  • Droop:  Less rear, more front (3:20)
  • Weight:  Add to front (4:10)
  • Steering: Remove bump steering shims, remove ackerman shims (5:30)
  • Roll Bar:  Softer front (6:20)
  • Camber:  Less front (6:30)
  • Diff and Spool:  Upper position (7:40)
  • Suspension Arms:  Lower front and rear inserts (8:30)
  • Tires and Additive:  Additive timing, shorter time, (9:30)
  • Front tires:  Glue sidewalls (10:00)

Video credit to ToniSport - thank you Patrick for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to ToniSport on YouTube

Sanwa M17 Model Select How To

9/3/2021

 
Sanwa M17 Model Select How To
Hi guys.  As you know, the Sanwa M17 manual is pretty bad so I've made another video for our YouTube channel that might help you.  This one is with regards to selecting models on the Sanwa M17.  In the video, I cover:
​
  • How to navigate the menu using the toggle buttons
  • How to quickly access the Model Select menu
  • How to set up the Resume function

Here's a link to the video on our YouTube Channel if you'd like to check it out

If you have any questions about the Sanwa M17 please let me know and I'll do my best to help

'till next time

Rob

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

8/30/2021

 
Garrett and I were part of the winning team at a 3 hour long nitro powered RC car race this weekend.  Special thanks to www.CanadaHobbies.ca for providing us with a brand new Xray NT1 and motor package to run.
So much fun with a great group of guys
Picture
Picture
Picture

Our Hitec DB777WP Servos Have Arrived!

8/21/2021

 
Hitec DB777WP Servo Canada
Our new Hitec DB777WP servos have arrived and we can't wait to get them installed in our 2wd and 4wd buggies for the upcoming winter race season at Outlaw RC!  It's hard to believe we haven't touched our buggies in nearly a year - boo COVID

Not only will we be running these servos ourselves, we'll have an extra one on hand at all times so if you'd like to have a look at one (or you have a servo emergency) drop by and say Hi to us at the track.

See you soon

We're Upgrading our Radios from Nobles to M17s

7/27/2021

 
Picture
We've decided to step our RC racing this season by investing in some of the best equipment we can afford.  That's why, as much as we like our FlySky Noble NB4 radios we are switching to the Sanwa M17

Hopefully we'll have them installed in our touring cars and ready to go for this weekend's trophy race then can report back with whether or not they were a smart investment

UPDATE:  I just uploaded a YouTube video with my thoughts on the M17 vs the Noble

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

7/5/2021

 
Picture
We tried to have some hats created with our logo but they didn't turn out as well as we wanted.  For the $40 each that they cost, the quality of the Delta Flexfit hats isn't very good and the embroidery quality is fair at best.  Back to the drawing board

Race on Saturday, Crawl on Sunday

7/5/2021

 
Redcat Gen8 Canada
Although racing is our primary RC sport/hobby, we do like to get out for the occasional rock crawl or trail adventure.  After a full day of racing on Saturday, we decided to take a break on Sunday and enjoy a nice relaxing crawl up the Majuba Hill with our Redcat Gen8 trucks.  It's fun how even rock crawling can be turned into a competition when we (Garrett and Dad) get together

Lots of fun was had

A Fun Day of Touring Car Racing in Richmond, BC

6/6/2021

 
RC Car Racing Richmond Vancouver BC
After a LONG and strange year, it felt amazing to have some new challenges and something to look forward to.  With COVID restrictions just starting to lift, we were finally able to get out for some RC action.  We went touring car racing at Ready to Run Raceway in Richmond yesterday and had a blast!

Special thanks to
Xray team driver Luke Pittman for helping us get our T4s sorted

We're definitely looking forward to the next one!

'till next time

How to Mount a Touring Car Body - Alexander Hagberg

5/1/2021

 
In this video, Alexander Hagberg shows us how to correct mount a touring car body.  Specifically, Alex is mounting an Xtreme Twister on an Xray T4 but this process will work on most other touring car chassis.  He shows us how to mark the body post locations, body height, wheels well cutting and more...

Here are some points in the video that may help if you want to skip ahead to a specific section
  • ​​Front body post holes (0:50)
  • Rear body post holes (4:00)
  • Front lip height (6:45)
  • Wheel wells (8:00)
  • Painted body shell (10:45) 

​Video credit to Alexander Hagberg - thank you Alexander for creating this video.  Be sure to subscribe to his channel on YouTube.  For more touring car body information, visit our Touring Car Resource page
© COPYRIGHT MCLEANRC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.