RC Car Info

Congratulations you are ready to purchase your first RC car or truck! Where are you planning to operate it? Yes, I know you found out both RC models are ideal for kid’s age six and up and they get a blast from watching or driving something that looks so real. You have done your home work and found the options for RC cars and trucks are endless with regard to speed, size, engine type, and maneuvering capabilities. You can enjoy This RC hobby with family and friends or go for a run on your own. Now where do you plan on operating your RC car or truck? This is an important consideration for you and the RC model that you purchase. You should operate your RC car or truck properly as they can get damaged easily if used in the wrong environments or driven too aggressively on the wrong surfaces.  I know you can’t wait to get your RC car or truck, so here are a few common sense suggestions just in case you got carried away at the hobby shop or doing your research.

 Before operating any RC car or truck it is very important that you read the manuals very carefully. If you plan on using your RC vehicle indoors the majority of the time, an Electric RC Car or Truck is in your best interest. Gas or Nitro will not work unless you have the convenience of an indoor RC facility. Gas or electric RC Cars should not be used for off-road or any rough terrain driving due to their undercarriage and it’s proximity to the ground they are On road RC vehicles and should be run primarily on smooth flat surfaces. Off road RC vehicles, RC trucks and buggies refers to either electric or gas powered RC cars or trucks with the profile to withstand more aggressive driving in environments of uneven ground, dirt, water or more challenging terrain landscapes. Trucks are optimal for rougher ground and have the suspension to withstand jumps, ditches, and generally tougher driving. Your surroundings must be right for the RC vehicle you choose. This will help you maintain your dream RC car or truck and enhance your enjoyment of this wonderful RC hobby.

What’s up with RC Car racing that causes more and more people to think about joining this wonderful hobby? They have attended or heard about the excitement and fun R C car racing offers. What would you do if you were offered the opportunity to use the discipline and strategies of real car racing? Well, many of us decided long ago, “This is it!” Fortunately, it’s easy for those who want to become RC racers to get started with RC cars or trucks. RC cars of today are technologically superior high-performance machines loaded with powerful and sophisticated engineering. RC Racing is how you define it. As a kid racing in the empty parking lot with friends or, as the ultimate professional racer that attends and races in organize events such as those organized by the IFMAR Worlds Championship. Can you hang? This hobby can and will become addictive!

Today it is very easy for those who want to become RC racers to get started with RC cars or trucks. RC cars are extremely high-performance machines loaded with powerful, sophisticated engineering and classified by scale and the intended terrain that they are designed to conquer. Most RC models designed for competition have adjustable suspensions. If you’re new to RC racing, always set up your vehicle according to factory specifications. As your driving skills improve, you can make adjustments to the suspension setups to make your car handle the way you want it too and reduce your lap time.  One of the most popular types of RC cars is the Off-Road RC Buggy with its Big knobby spikes tires, full-travel suspension parts and a high ground clearance that can take you anywhere. You will find RC Buggies with 2WD or 4WD really fast and can reach speeds of 40-45 mph. On-Road cars have lower ground clearances, slicks tires, aerodynamic bodies, and can usually obtain higher speeds. Miniature engine burn a special glow fuel that powers the Nitro RC car. Nitro RC Cars have been known to reach speeds of over 75 miles mph! Electric RC cars use rechargeable NICd battery packs for power. They have around ten minutes run time and can be re-charged in fifteen minutes! R C racing hobbyist, not only enjoy racing their dream powerhouse RC Car but spend a great deal of time building them as well. Kit’s are available that allow the R C racing purest to build the car or trucks of their choice. You will find a great deal of pride in putting together your own RC Kit and racing it. For those that are not interested in building their RC car or truck but want a quality racing vehicles, there are a number of pre-built or Ready to Run (RTR) RC cars on the market. RTR models will get you going as soon as you open the box. RTR vehicles come with a power plant and radio system already installed. Let’s Race!

Thinking about buying an RC car for your kids this Christmas? If so, I would suggest that you strongly consider an RC electric cars!  I know, you are trying to find some outside activity that you can do together and brings more excitement and learning than that computer or video game. Well, RC electric cars are a good choice for you and the kids since, they offer a way outdoors and both you and the kids can enjoy this wonderful RC hobby past time. Let that tube go! Children love structured activities and an outdoor activity such racing their RC can provide that mechanical structure that your child will value for life. Your kids will be able to participate with other children in competitions or just hang out with their friends for fun. What about starting a kid RC racing club? RC cars are available in two categories; electric cars and nitro cars. RC nitro cars will be a bit much for your kids to maintain and can be expensive to repair. They are noisy (man I love that!), and maintenance can be expensive and time consuming.

RC electric cars on the other hand are favored by beginning and seasoned RC car hobbyist. Originally manufactured as toys, they have been transformed into true speed daemons without the gas. They are available in models with technology improvements that cannot be confused with big box store RC toys models. There are many advantages to purchasing a RC electric car such as being very affordable, easy to maintain (you can get parts for repairs after that big crash), quiet to run in the neighborhood, continued power from rechargeable batteries and best of all affordability! Do yourself and your kids a favor, liven up your lives with an RC electric car

I am often asked, who do I believe are today’s best RC car and truck manufacturers. Well, let me share my response for whatever value you might receive from it. I have been a RC hobbyist for quite a while and recognize that there are a number of great RC car and truck manufacturers  out there, some with great products and reputations but, if I was looking for a new hobby grade RC car or truck, I would choose one of the manufacturers who I believe offer’s RC beginners and old pro’s the best prices quality and support.  Yes, I know that I am opening myself to disagreement but what the heck, these are my choices and they are solid.

There is no doubt that Team Associated produces the best quality RC electric monster trucks available anywhere! Here are my points! They make the top race-winning quality cars and trucks that are realistic in appearance and are light and durable. Team Associated RC cars and trucks excel at getting dialed in to different tracks and arrive fast right out of the box, with clear and concise details on how to build.  It is very easy to get spare parts, you can go into any RC hobby shop anywhere in the US and get spare parts or for upgrade to your RC vehicle. Last, but not least is the price, in my opinion, you get great quality and variety at a fair price.

Traxxas has been producing the best nitro  RC cars and electric  RC cars since 1986 and is the front runner RC car company on the market today. My first quality hobby grade RC truck was a Traxxas product! Traxxas has advance the ready to run, (RTR) category with innovative thinking and fun designs that make it easy for beginners to get started in the R/C hobby world. Traxxas RC cars and trucks are fast, tough and track ready. They offer great service and support and path the way in innovation and design. Trust me; they will be on the fore front of the remote control industry for a very long time.

 HPI Racing has always been among my favorite RC car brands. Their simplicity in design, manufacturing and customer service just remind me of what a great RC company should be. HPI Racing makes some of the best RC cars available. They are considered to be one of the leaders in the RC industry, and continue to bring quality competition in all RC car and truck categories.  They are definitely in the competition to be among the top RC car and truck manufacturers today. HPI has made their RC trucks, a focal point. HPI RC trucks are durable and over the years have proven themselves to be strong performers! HPI primarily constructs nitro vehicles; they also provide a sprint series for electric enthusiastic as well. You can’t knock a winner and HPI has a winning resume with many racing event wins. With this success, HPI will continue to build more high quality RC cars and trucks for all levels of RC car and truck lovers! What do you think? I am open to suggestions.

I am all for RC car racing because it lets you hear the cheering crowd, the roaring of the engines,  the adrenaline rush of the racers and the build up of crowd and racer anticipation that overcomes the event. Putting it all together RC Car racing is well on it’s way to becoming a world past time.

RC cars, are also known as remote control or radio control cars. They are the topic of conversation in hobby racing arena’s in the US and around the world. This hobby is coming on like gang busters because of its popularity with young and old. The pure excitement and nerve-racking thrill has launched a new era in RC car racing! For those that are not yet hooked on this wonderfully new racing phenomenon, why not give RC car racing a good look and discover the pleasures of this fast growing hobby.

 If you start with beginning level hobby grade RC cars, you will find that you enjoyment of this hobby becomes more additive over time. Both men and women of different age groups enjoying the excitement of racing RC cars and this has become quite a common scene at the race track. Today, RC racing is being transformed to a higher level of racing involvement where all can participate. RC car being produced that can be fined tuned and people willing to hone their skills are becoming professional RC racers. This can be viewed as more than just a coincident but the coming of age of the RC car racing.

RC Electric Cars may not be as fast as Nitro cars but today’s electric cars bring surprising raw speed to the track. Take the HPI sprint 2 series electric RC cars. These babies can really burn and make you forget the old days when electric RC cars were thought of as great for kids but to slow for avid RC enthusiast. With new technology being developed everyday RC electric cars are faster than ever. HPI and Traxxas are at the fore front of this technology and are known to build quality competitively priced electric cars. Fuel Cost for nitro cars are constantly going up so in the long run, an RC electric version of a popular RC model can end up saving you money without giving up the much desired excitement that comes with raw speed.

If you’re new to RC, it may be difficult to choose your first RC car, airplane, helicopter or boat. You should research different brands and products before making a decision. One good brand to start out with is Megatech, as its products are both high quality and easy to use. In fact, it’s so well-known for quality that there are many imitation products on the market, so you should make sure you only buy Megatech products from a certified dealer in an RC store or online.

Megatech products are sold as part of different series, and it’s important to know the difference between them. It’s best to start out with products in the Big Fun Series, which are designed for those who are new to RC. They feature simplicity of operation and either come ready-to-run or only require very simple assembly. The High Performance Series is the next step up, with products that feature professional grade multi-channel radios; gyroscopic flight stabilization; the latest advanced battery technology; and the highest performance electric drive systems. Finally, the IQ Series features products that are designed to be educational as well as fun, including informational booklets about the history of flight, for example. Free-flight models are designed to illustrate the basics of aerodynamics and why an airplane flies. No matter which Megatech product you choose, you can be sure it will run great and you’ll have lots of fun!

If you are dreaming of RC nitro Cars, here are a few tips to get you going. First of all for beginners, RC nitro powered cars or trucks can be built or purchased (RTR) Ready to Run and are simple to use. If you build it yourself, the kit comes unassembled and you are in for a rewarding experience when you put the time in to build your RC nitro car and take it to the track or off road. Oh yes, what a feeling! All the parts you will need are usually in the kit but sometimes you will need tools that are usually not kept around the house. You may need to purchase some equipment separately, such as nitro gas, radio, nitro engine, motor, and other equipment for your nitro car. If you are a beginner, I seriously recommend starting with the ready to run kit. You will be spared the headaches of assembly. You can enjoy the immediate feeling of a surge of power to go along with the adrenaline release that comes with your cars awesome power. I get pleasure from assembling my own cars and find it to be a rewarding past time.

You can find Nitro RC cars in two categories – off-road and on-road vehicles. Off-road vehicles are designed to master rough and tough terrains. They can jump at high speed and land back on the ground raring to go. If you want a combination of power, speed, durability and performance RC nitro off-road vehicles are in. On-road nitro RC cars are designed to race on the streets, race tracks and prepared surfaces. Hot and fast, they can make your day. Your choice, your pleasure!

A few weeks ago I finally watched “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” on DVD and I thought, “Hey, why aren’t there RC cars that drift?”  For those of you who aren’t familiar, drifting is a type of racing that’s popular in Japan and is considered as such because the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while preserving vehicle control and a high exit speed. 

It’s recently made its way to the States over the last four years and while I don’t think I have the ability to successfully drift, I found some great RC drift cars online that allow me to fulfill this fantasy.

If you’re interested in everything related to RC cars and RC racing, you’re not just limited to collecting elaborate scale cars. For many people, collecting, building, and playing with these cars is as far as their interest with RC goes. But for another group of people, RC is more than just a hobby. For these individuals that seek a little bit more excitement with their RC collection, there is the world of RC racing.

If racing is your primary interest, look into RC nitro cars. These powerful little cars offer a truly surprising amount of punch and zip, and they are perfect for staging drag races between you and your friends. And if your relatives or friends aren’t interested in this kind of activity, you can always join an RC racing league. This will put you in touch with a whole group of people who are as dedicated and passionate about RC as you.