Brushless Radio Controlled Cars
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Gear -- A general term that normally refers to either the spur gear and pinion gear.
Gearing
-- In general terms, this refers to the ratio of the spur gear and pinion gear, when
compared to the internal drive ratio of the car.
Getting Lapped -- A term used when
the lead car in a race is passing another car. That car loses a lapor goes a lap
down to the leader. If you are getting lapped, it's usually good form to let the
leader get past you in a turn by going wide through the corner. This is even more
important if the leader is battling with another car.
Glitching-- The term that refers
to your car losing control temporarily, another term for interference. This happens
when the signal from the radio transmitter to the receiver is interrupted for some
reason. To solve glitching, make sure you have fresh batteries in your radio, you
aren't running near overhead power lines, the antenna on the radio and the car is
fully extended, the car antenna isn't in direct contact with carbon fiber or graphite
parts (they cause interference), the car antenna isn't cut and the car antenna isn't
wrapped around itself. Sometimes twisting the motor wires will help solve glitching.
In severe cases, you may have a defective or broken receiver or transmitter. Consider
sending either or both to the manufacturers for repair (after talking with their
customer service people). In extreme cases you may want to consider replacing your
radio gear (get a new FM radio, etc.) or a new receiver.
Groove -- also known as the
racing line, this is the fast way around the track. The quickest way to get around
the track is not always a straight line from corner to corner. This term is usually
most used in oval racing.
Grooving -- no, not dancing! This is a term used to describe
the way some tires have a tendency to develop a groove on the inner edge of the tread
as they wear. This is less likely to happen to belted tires or tires with firm inserts.
Grooving is also a condition that occurs when you have too much negative camber in
your car.
