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clutch shoes

Learn how clutch shoes and springs affect the acceleration of your nitro RC car, and how you can tune your car by adjusting them

Clutch shoes can be changed to alter how your car accelerates.

Carbon shoes

  • Slip more than aluminum
  • Smoother acceleration
  • More durable than aluminum
  • Can be helpful on low-grip tracks

Aluminum shoes

  • Slip less than carbon
  • More immediate throttle response
  • Less durable than carbon