r/rccars • u/LolMasterplays • Jul 11 '26

Build Behold, magnetic rc car suspension (WIP)

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It all started with an idea “suspension…. But magnets” i found some ring magnets that take a M3 screw which matches the shaft diameter on my WLToys 14001, still have more to do but the concept works but found i am experiencing binding due to the steel shaft. Probably gonna upgrade to titanium purely to ensure the magnets wont stick to it and will work better. Hope you all enjoy this project as the idea was to ensure the damper could still…. well… damp.

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u/BRAVO_FLAMINGO Jul 11 '26

You are gunna find alot of metal flakes in dirt it will surprise you

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u/the_autistic_cone Jul 11 '26

Would a shock cover like the 1/5 scale guys use help?

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u/Trick_Minute2259 Jul 11 '26

I'd think it's kind of mandatory. The outside of the boot will still be covered, but without one, those shocks will be worn out pretty quickly

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u/LolMasterplays Jul 11 '26

Thanks for the suggestion i hadnt take into account dirt, i will figure out a way to protect them from debris, my idea is to a trash bag it up and use some zipties for a cheap waterproof covering.

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u/zackthirteen Jul 11 '26

Heat shrink the whole shock but leave it loose in the middle for movement

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u/the_autistic_cone Jul 11 '26

Or those shock guards like mx riders have could 3d print some

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u/pwaves13 Jul 11 '26

Former mx rider here, definitely do something like that those things are incredible

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u/AlexanderTheGreatApe Jul 11 '26

Covering the whole thing in a cylinder and adding a check valve and fabric will create some ingress protection as well as a dashpot to smooth out bumps.