AboutMatt Coia Expertise I can answer questions about r/c cars and trucks including on-road and off-road vehicles. I am knowledgeable in both nitro and electric powered vehicles. I can also handle questions about repair and maintenance of any wheeled vehicle.
Experience I have owned and raced many different kinds of vehicles. I also help administer a busy website devoted to the r/c hobby. I have done repair work for hobbyshops in the past and have helped many beginners get started in the hobby. I also operate a middle school r/c club.
Organizations ROAR, Mensa, NSTA
Publications www.wnyrcinfo.com
Education/Credentials I am a certified Physics teacher now teaching middle school science and Physics in New York State.
Expert: Matt Coia Date: 4/25/2008 Subject: rc truck
Question hey. i started my truck and when it idles it idles high and the idol screw doesn't do nothing so the problem is the throdel on the truck you have to push it to a position for it to idol properly and some times you it vibrates out of the position
Answer Hi Corey,
It sounds like you need to adjust the linkage on the throttle servo or on the radio (or both). It may mean removing the servo horn and re-attaching it in a slightly different position... or just a simple push of a button on the radio controller. You should also consider putting a small spring on the throttle to always return it to the idle position. This would help keep the idle correct and also keep your truck safer if it runs out of the range of your controller.
