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A support page for Radio Control 1:18th Scale vehicles. While most of this information is geared towards the Team Associated 18B/18MT/18R/18T, it will apply to most 1:18th scale vehicles…the way to make the change might be the only difference.
If you would like more information on a certain aspect of 1:18th scale that is not covered here, please contact CompetitionX and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Tuning
While a tiny car, the 1:18th platform still has quite a few tuning options!
• Anti-Squat
• Battery Placement
• Bumpsteer
• Camber
• Camber Ballstud Height
• Ride Height
• Rollout
• Shocks
• Shock Mounting Locations
• Toe In/Toe Out
• Vehicle Weight
Building
Whether you’re building a stout, race winning kit or refreshing your RTR, these tips will help you keep your car in perfect racing condition!
Chassis Mods
• No-Mo Dimpled Chassis
Drivetrain
• Build / Rebuild Diff!
Steering
• No/Less Steering Slop
• Tighten the Servo Saver 1
• Tighten the Servo Saver 2
Suspension
• Adjusting the Droop
• Secure Spring Retainers
• Shock Rubbing??
• Smooth Shock Build
• Squeeze Them Ballcups!