Nitro Radio Cars

Electric RC Cars are Better for the Novice

One of the first decisions for the newcomer to the world of radio controlled cars is whether to buy an electrically powered or a nitro powered car.

As a general rule, electric radio controlled cars and trucks are the best choice for the beginner since they tend to be simpler, quieter, cleaner and easier to operate. The trade-off for this simplicity and ease of operation comes in the form of cars that do not have the realism and the power brought to radio controlled cars by nitro engines, but it is undoubtedly a wise decision to cut your teeth with an electric model before tackling the complexities of nitro power.

Electric radio controlled cars use battery packs to power both the motor and steering and these are normally recharged using either a 12-volt car battery or a mains powered charging unit. Batteries run for between 5 and 10 minutes, depending on the type of engine in the car, and re-charging usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you buy at least two, if not three, battery packs to allow for more or less continuous running.

At first glance, electric radio controlled cars can appear to be much less expensive, but the cost of such things as additional battery packs, a battery charger and other accessories, will often bring the final cost of an electric car close to that of a nitro powered car. Naturally, the long-term cost also depends on the model of car that you purchase and the type and quality of battery pack that it requires, as well as how often you run the car.

The main difference between electric and nitro powered radio controlled cars is seen when it comes to maintenance. Though the cost of battery packs can be high, their care and maintenance is relatively easy when compared to the work involved with changing air filters, tuning, fueling and attending to a variety of engine parts on a nitro powered car.

As mentioned earlier, electric radio controlled cars are not as powerful as their nitro powered cousins but, nonetheless, modern electric cars are still more than capable of holding their own on the racing circuit. Perhaps more importantly however for the beginner, they provide a quick and easy answer to getting up and running and to learning the ins and outs of model car racing, without the steep learning curve, and often frequent frustration for the newcomer, provided by the complex modern nitro engine.

Many beginners are tempted into buying a nitro powered car because, in addition to simply running and racing the car, they also want to build their own car and mistakenly believe that this is only possible if they purchase a nitro powered vehicle. This is not the case.

Both nitro and electric powered cars come in kit form with complete instructions so that you can build your car from scratch. Admittedly, electric car kits are less complex and an electric car is easier to build, but this is still not an easy undertaking for the beginner and is certainly a challenge.

At the end of the day the choice is of course yours but, as with many other hobbies, if you rush in and try and achieve too much too quickly you often meet a host of obstacles and frustration and end up walking away feeling that it was perhaps not all it was cracked up to be. Radio controlled car racing is an exciting and rewarding hobby, but it will take time to master, so choose the simple route in and enjoy the speed and fun of racing your electric car before moving on to the added thrill and excitement that comes from nitro power.

The Cool World of RC cars

RC Car are becoming more and more popular among all different ages groups. RC cars and the RC world in general, is a hobby that can totally consume your life… and your wallet. It doesn’t have to though. When I first became interested in RC car racing, all I wanted was a fast rc car. Fast RC cars were in and everyone was getting them. This was before mini rc cars became popular, before Nitro rc cars were huge and definitely before RC drift cars resembles those in the movies. Now, I’m not that old, but old enough to know that my definition of a fast rc car might different than a kid’s is today. My first RC Car was a Turbo Hopper that my mother (Santa) picked up at JC Penny’s. Though I thought it was the best thing in the world, not to mention the fastest Remote control in the world, it was far from. Fast RC cars were for the big dogs; people who has money to spend; gas rc cars were the thing to have. Actually, my gas powered rc car was quite slow. Cross RC Car are a great way to pry children’s grubby little fingers off the video game controllers and get them outside. While operating RC Cars isn’t exactly a physical activity in itself; chances are amateur RC enthusiasts will have a crash or two and they will have to retrieve the vehicle. Let’s get one thing squared away: RC cars aren’t only for small children. Several Remote control car owners are well into their teens, 20s, 30s and so on. There is competitive racing circuits, national championships and several types of classes in both the amateur and professional RC racing realm. RC Cars can be fun for people of all ages and price ranges. If tricking out your remote control car is your only hobby, you might find yourself spending every last cent to your name on the latest suspension upgrade or high performance nitro rc car. If you’re just getting started in the world of radio controlled cars, you might only race remote controls around the local parking lot to kill an afternoon and get a few rays. One thing can’t be denied and that’s the pure fun and excitement you’ll experience when you take control of your first RC Car, dictating it’s every movement. RC Cars acceleration is really quite impressive and probably faster than you think. Gas powered RC cars were previously quite a bit faster than electric RC Cars, but times have changed somewhat and the discrepancy has narrowed. It’s more of a preference thing when it comes time to choose your first RC Car. Do you want a quiet, subtle sleeper or do you want an aggressive exhaust sound when you punch the gas? Either way, you’re sure to love the total control you’ll have once you get used to your controller and radio controlled vehicle, regardless of the salary or age bracket you fall into. The world of RC Car Racing is becoming extremely popular. People have taken it as far as fully customizing their rides and racing them on miniature racetracks. To keep up with the trend, you are going to want to consider getting some high quality RC Racing equipment. First thing is first, you want to strip down your RC car and remove any parts that may be weighing it down. You also want to add some aftermarket shocks to give your RC optimum performance. To get RC cars, why not online marketplace? After all, you have much more choices as well as they are much cheaper. Source by http://blog.topons.com/index.php/2010/08/the-cool-world-of-rc-cars/

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