| When it comes to outdoor hobbies, few compare to | | | | affordable high-performance electronics are generally, |
| the exhilaration of racing gas RC cars or their electric | | | | only available in 1:10 scale or smaller. Gas powered |
| counterparts. Due to the fact that there are so | | | | remote control cars are very powerful and fast and |
| many varieties of remote controlled vehicles on the | | | | offer a realistic driving experience with advanced |
| market, a novice can be completely overwhelmed | | | | features. Electric remote control cars are easier for |
| when they go to purchase their first one. This article | | | | beginners to drive but they too are responsive and |
| will help to minimize some of that confusion and even | | | | quick. Nitro fuel may contain castor oil, synthetic oil, |
| help to pick the RC car that is right for you. | | | | or a mixture of both. When castor oil breaks down |
| Remote control cars can be raced on the street, in a | | | | at high temperatures it creates a lubricating film -- |
| backyard or in the park. Building a track for a remote | | | | desirable but somewhat messy. |
| control truck is half the fun; try taking your RC cars | | | | Electric power is often the chosen form of power |
| out for a drive on a wild, bumpy course. RC cars are | | | | for remote control aircraft, boats and of course, cars. |
| popular to adults and children as well since they are | | | | Electrically powered RC cars aren't for wimps |
| fairly easy to control and quite challenging for | | | | anymore; due to great improvements. Today's |
| entertainment purposes. These cars are a | | | | models are fast, powerful -- and quiet. |
| progressively fashionable pastime specifically for both | | | | Electric vehicles are usually slightly faster around the |
| gas RC cars and trucks and electric RC cars. | | | | track because battery and motor power is more |
| Radio controlled cars use a common set of | | | | easily controllable, but the advantage is negligible. |
| components for their control and operation. All cars | | | | Larger nitro-- powered vehicles such as the k-scale |
| require a transmitter, which has the joysticks for | | | | on-road cars are amazingly fast and can run up to 1 |
| control, or in pistol grip form, a trigger for throttle | | | | hour. Electric cars are powered by an electric motor |
| and a wheel for turning, and a receiver which sits | | | | and electrical batteries. Generally the gas powered |
| inside the car. Remote control cars vary greatly in | | | | RC cars require a bit more maintenance compared to |
| their sturdiness, and some of them may not be | | | | the electric cars, and therefore the electric are |
| sturdy enough for the rough and tumble set. | | | | preferred by first timers in the hobby. |
| Electric powered RC vehicles require a 2-channel | | | | Electric ready to run (RTR) cars and trucks usually |
| radio, motors, speed control and battery; while the | | | | require a charger and battery to operate and they |
| gas powered vehicles require a radio, engine, fuel and | | | | are not included with purchase. |
| muffler. A speed controller is very important to | | | | Whichever remote control car you decide to start |
| remote control cars; no matter they are simple or | | | | out with you are sure to find one that fits your |
| complex structures. | | | | needs. Whether you're looking for something with a |
| Gas RC cars are completely air cooled, and may be | | | | lot of power, something that is quiet or a vehicle that |
| run continuously with no need to take breaks for | | | | you can let everyone know you own with the sound |
| cooling down. The gas powered RC cars tend to be | | | | from its exhaust you will find exactly what you want |
| larger than electric cars on average, because | | | | in a RC hobby! |