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Old 11-12-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vadersing
I noticed my TB-03 tends to swerve to one side when I run a more powerful motor like a 10.5 brushless. No such problems with slower motors.

I read that this is what some call 'torque steer'.

How do I overcome this?
You have discovered the problem all shaft cars have to some degree: torque steer. There is not a lot you can do besides learn to drive with it. The faster motor, the more noticable the problem will be.
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