Essential RC Vehicle Parts to Have on Hand
Driving, building, and maintaining RC vehicles, like any hobby, provides
the joy of tinkering for hours on end. The possibilities are endless
with RC vehicles, and you can practically change and upgrade any part.
While having the right tools in your workshop is a must, it's always
good to have a few spares of common replacement and upgrade parts too.
Whether you’re looking to soup up your remote control cars or just want to finally have a fully-stocked workshop to avoid getting express delivery for emergency maintenance, here are a few of the essential RC vehicle parts all drivers should have on hand.
Tires
When you’re driving through rough terrains or just driving a ton because the weather is nice, sooner or later you’re going to need to replace your RC vehicle’s tires. Just as with your full-size car or truck, when you have new tires, you’ll have better traction and your vehicle will be more stable as you take tight turns.
Beyond just simple maintenance, if you want to take your vehicle to different terrains like off-road, then you’ll have a better experience with off-road-ready tires. Replacement and aftermarket tires are relatively inexpensive compared to other upgrade parts and can significantly improve your RC vehicle’s performance and your enjoyment of the hobby.
Batteries
While it may be true that you only need one or two batteries to run most RC cars or trucks, having a few spare batteries is a must for any serious driver. Here’s a scenario: you grab your RC vehicle and head to the track for a fun afternoon of driving. Five minutes into the drive, your battery dies, and the fun is cut short. If you have a few batteries charged and ready, you can avoid this situation and can drive longer.In some cases,this can also provide a performance boost when you get an upgrade battery for your RC vehicle.
Suspension Parts
Your suspension is one part of your RC vehicle that will often take a beating—especially if you drive fast over rough terrains. Because of this, you’ll likely need to replace suspension parts pretty regularly depending on how often you drive, where you drive, etc.
There are a lot of parts that make up an RC vehicle's suspension system, including A arms, shocks, shock towers, and more—and they all have the potential to go out if you don't maintain and replace them. Stock up on a few of each part, and you'll be set for the next drive and prepared when one needs replaced.
For a Face Lift
One of the greatest joys of getting into RC vehicles is customizing your car or truck with custom paint jobs and graphics. While not necessarily related to the performance of your RC vehicle, many RC enthusiasts enjoy swapping out their body cover whenever they want to mix up the appearance of their RC car or truck.
Having a couple of spare bodies will allow you to change the look of your RC vehicle depending on how you feel that day. Have a need for speed and want to show it? Swap in the body with the flames. Want to go stealth? Install your matte black body. The options are endless, and this is one area of your RC vehicle where you can truly let your creativity shine.
As you continue to go further into the hobby, you’ll know what parts need to be replaced on your RC vehicle and how often. But for now, these are good starting parts to always have on hand.
About Tower Hobbies®
Tower Hobbies® brings the neighborhood hobby shop experience online. For almost 50 years, Tower Hobbies® has provided RC experts and enthusiasts alike with the remote control trucks, cars, and other vehicles they need to get the most enjoyment out of the hobby. They offer a wide selection of replacement and upgrade parts as well, along with informative resources that beginners and advanced drivers will find useful. They carry products from some of the best names in the RC world, and you can count on Tower Hobbies® to provide you with top-notch service and friendly support whenever you need it.
Shop their entire selection of RC cars, trucks, and parts at Towerhobbies.com
Whether you’re looking to soup up your remote control cars or just want to finally have a fully-stocked workshop to avoid getting express delivery for emergency maintenance, here are a few of the essential RC vehicle parts all drivers should have on hand.
Tires
When you’re driving through rough terrains or just driving a ton because the weather is nice, sooner or later you’re going to need to replace your RC vehicle’s tires. Just as with your full-size car or truck, when you have new tires, you’ll have better traction and your vehicle will be more stable as you take tight turns.
Beyond just simple maintenance, if you want to take your vehicle to different terrains like off-road, then you’ll have a better experience with off-road-ready tires. Replacement and aftermarket tires are relatively inexpensive compared to other upgrade parts and can significantly improve your RC vehicle’s performance and your enjoyment of the hobby.
Batteries
While it may be true that you only need one or two batteries to run most RC cars or trucks, having a few spare batteries is a must for any serious driver. Here’s a scenario: you grab your RC vehicle and head to the track for a fun afternoon of driving. Five minutes into the drive, your battery dies, and the fun is cut short. If you have a few batteries charged and ready, you can avoid this situation and can drive longer.In some cases,this can also provide a performance boost when you get an upgrade battery for your RC vehicle.
Suspension Parts
Your suspension is one part of your RC vehicle that will often take a beating—especially if you drive fast over rough terrains. Because of this, you’ll likely need to replace suspension parts pretty regularly depending on how often you drive, where you drive, etc.
There are a lot of parts that make up an RC vehicle's suspension system, including A arms, shocks, shock towers, and more—and they all have the potential to go out if you don't maintain and replace them. Stock up on a few of each part, and you'll be set for the next drive and prepared when one needs replaced.
For a Face Lift
One of the greatest joys of getting into RC vehicles is customizing your car or truck with custom paint jobs and graphics. While not necessarily related to the performance of your RC vehicle, many RC enthusiasts enjoy swapping out their body cover whenever they want to mix up the appearance of their RC car or truck.
Having a couple of spare bodies will allow you to change the look of your RC vehicle depending on how you feel that day. Have a need for speed and want to show it? Swap in the body with the flames. Want to go stealth? Install your matte black body. The options are endless, and this is one area of your RC vehicle where you can truly let your creativity shine.
As you continue to go further into the hobby, you’ll know what parts need to be replaced on your RC vehicle and how often. But for now, these are good starting parts to always have on hand.
About Tower Hobbies®
Tower Hobbies® brings the neighborhood hobby shop experience online. For almost 50 years, Tower Hobbies® has provided RC experts and enthusiasts alike with the remote control trucks, cars, and other vehicles they need to get the most enjoyment out of the hobby. They offer a wide selection of replacement and upgrade parts as well, along with informative resources that beginners and advanced drivers will find useful. They carry products from some of the best names in the RC world, and you can count on Tower Hobbies® to provide you with top-notch service and friendly support whenever you need it.
Shop their entire selection of RC cars, trucks, and parts at Towerhobbies.com
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