Bearings replace plastic bushings on the axles or gears, so parts spin more freely with less friction. They are one of the most common first upgrades for speed.
For how each kind of part is used and tuned, see Tamiya Hong Kong's Mini 4WD setting guide (in Chinese).
11 parts
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