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The cheering crowds, the adrenaline rush and the mounting excitement say it all. Welcome to the world of RC car racing! RC cars are a fascinating hobby of many race car fans and many adults and children enjoy both on –road and off –road races. However, a lot of preparation goes into getting a RC car ready for the race.

First of all, select the tires for the RC racing car very wisely. Choose a tire that is suited to the road surface of the car race. You need to also select the best motor, size and maintenance suited to the race. Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis are popular choices for on-road races, and they are capable of great speeds. These are specific racing cars and need to be run on a smooth track for the best performance. Trucks and buggies may not perform well in terms of speed but they can be used on any kind of racing track including the roughest terrain.

The most popular RC cars are on-road vehicles that are commonly used for car racing.
These will run on paved roads, smooth surfaces and even on the streets. Off-road vehicles can be run on any terrain as they are truck-like vehicles that are very sturdy. The can easily handle all kinds of uneven terrain and ramp jumps. Off -road vehicles are available in two wheel or four wheel drive with electric or nitro engines.

The RC car comes in two sizes, namely, 1/8 and 1/10 scale. The 1/10 scale is ideal for race cars and is the standard size for on-road RC cars. The 1/8th scale is popular with monster trucks and buggies and meant for off –road use. The best engine for a race car is a nitro powered one as it can reach the maximum speed of 70 mph. The high speed and acceleration is what makes these car engines ideal for racing.

Two wheel drive vehicles are less expensive and easier to maintain. But, good traction and handling is possible with a four wheel drive that makes it an ideal choice for races.
Maintenance is an important factor of any RC car. Ensure that the car parts like the air filter, header, clutch, differential and pull start cord are properly maintained so that they last long.

Once you have made your selection of the RC car that you will be using in the race, you are ready to face the challenge of car racing. Joining in the race will gain you experience and a lot of friends in the car racing world. Be sure to take the advice of the expert car racers you will meet, to get the best performance from your car. Participating in the races will give you the opportunity to see the latest models of RC race cars in action, and also provide you with the thrills of the game.

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If you are a remote control car fan then you should experiment with the assembling of a RC car of your own. Remote or radio controlled cars are great fun for on –road car racing or even off –road car games. However, this takes much effort on your part to assemble an amazing car that you can proudly display.

Assembling your own car can be quite a complex task, but in case of maintenance and repairs, you have an advantage because you know the vehicle in and out. Building your own car will also help to bring out your creativity and to reduce your expenses, you can select what parts will be used and personalize the RC car to suit your specifications. By shopping and researching for the components, you can select the best products at the cheapest rate. However, fuel and battery costs remain much the same whether you assemble a new car or use a car kit.

Building your very own RC car will take a lot of effort and it will also take a long time. It all depends on your experience, the car components and the make. You must make sure to read the instruction manuals thoroughly before you begin to assemble the parts. Although you may not be able to complete the project fast, it is advisable to take breaks occasionally because it breaks the monotony and allows you to concentrate better on the job at hand. .

Here are some tips to consider while creating a new RC car model.

1) The Instruction manual: The first step is to read the instruction manual completely before starting on the project. Understand the guidelines to avoid complications in future and avoid wastage of time. From time to time, check with the manual to see if you are proceeding on the right track.

2) Have a pencil and pad handy: Besides jotting down notes, you may need to note down the screw settings and their positions. It is advisable to note down the positions of the front and rear portions and the sides.

3) Organize your building space: Have a clean and dry towel to keep the car parts from rolling away and it will also help to absorb any fluid spills. Ensure that you cover up the car when you leave it for the day. Also, have your work area where you will not be disturbed. You also need ample lighting to be comfortable while working at the job.

4) Use of containers: It is a good idea to store all the small parts in hardware trays. You can use empty containers, tins or boxes to keep all the smaller parts separated and sorted out.

5) Have a good set of Tools: If you are a serious car builder, you have to procure a set of basic tools such as Phillips head screwdrivers, jewelers’ screwdrivers and a 1 ¼th inch flat blade screwdriver. One set of slip –joint and needle nose pliers can be procured. If you have a nitro model car, you may also require control lock pliers to grasp flywheels. For lines and parts that need to be close cut, you need a flush cutter.

Beginners of this hobby must have patience as remote controlled cars are a new challenge for them. However, there is a great thrill in building your own radio control car from scratch, and it can be a fun activity.

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Today, the latest hobby on the road is Remote controlled cars and trucks that give you the experience of the road, race and tracks but without the traffic cops, speed limits and red lights. If you are the one driving the Remote controlled car or truck then you decide how fast you want to go.

There are a range of options you could choose from. Just as in the real world of automotive cars, the world of radio controlled cars also offers are range variety of new and futuristic concept cars, off road and on road cars, monster trucks, entry level buggy, nitro powered cars and mini cars.

The endless options are open to everyone and all sorts of people of all ages can operate RC trucks and cars. The choice rests entirely on your hands and on your preferences. And if you need any information, you can always depend on fellow enthusiasts to share their knowledge and expertise on the subject.

RC vehicles need the same amount of maintenance and upkeep as the real world vehicles and for the same reason too- to ensure that the vehicle remains in top condition and does not experience any failures.

Maintenance includes everything from powdering either through nitromethane based fuel or electricity, to replacing accessories and parts. You will have to have a stock of specific standard RC equipment required for maintenance.

Additionally, there is an assortment of accessories that you can purchase for your remote controlled car. Remote controlled car accessories will help you if you want your car to be aggressive and aesthetically pleasing or if you want to higher your level of road experience.

Here follows a list of common RC accessories that you should not forget to include in your RC car:

1. Starter boxes:
When a new vehicle is started, the engine needs to break in which could be a difficult process initially. With a starter box, this process is made simpler by eliminating the requirement to perform a pull start. It provides the boost required by the engine to break in and the car gets going in hardly any time.

2. Fuel:
Without fuel of course, the possibility of you going anywhere with the car is zero. The owner’s manual will recommend a specially formulated fuel kind for you, which varies from car to car.
And if you’re doing the refueling job yourself, you will probably require a fuel filler bottle. You can choose from number of sizes, with angled, long tips that prevent spills.
Additionally, rags and a fuel cleaner will prove handy in case of spills and drips.

3. Glow plugs:
Keep spare glow plugs in case your glow plug fails and spoils the fun. They can be easily changed along the course. The best idea would be to stash your box with a small kit which includes glow plug igniter, spare glow plugs, a charger and a glow plug wrench.

4. RC tools:
RC tools are specialized tools that keep the vehicle going. A magnetic balancer, temperature gauge, gear puller, glow plug wrench and tool pouch are standard tools included in an RC tool kit.

5. Air Filter Oil:
It is mandatory to replace the air filter at regular intervals. It is convenient if you carry a special air filter oil along with you which can improve the air filters function and increase the engines life.

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Nowadays, kids and grownups alike have similar hobbies. Radio controlled cars are the latest buzz and everyone is rushing to the toy stores to purchase them. People find them enormously thrilling and a great way of spending free time.

There are two components to a radio-controlled car- the car itself and its radio controller. Some cars run on rechargeable batteries while some have batteries powered by gas engines. The ones powered by gas engines are costlier than the electric powered ones.

The different types of RC cars are the on-road and off-road vehicles, racing cars and touring vehicles, buggies and trucks. Also, there are a range of types, colors and size to choose from. The types of cars include Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari. You also have a choice between a truck or car type and an electric or powered engine.

There are 4 main parts to a radio-controlled vehicle – the motor(s), the power source, the transmitter and the receiver.

The transmitter, also the radio controller, is held in the hand and it is usually battery powered. Steering, and other commands that you make, are relayed by the transmitter to the receiver via radio frequency. The receiver in turn has two components – the antenna and the circuit board located within the car. It is responsible for receiving the frequencies from the transmitter and relaying them to the concerned part of the car.

There are different types of engines featured in radio-controlled vehicles. The motor is the most complex when it comes to assembling an RC car.

There are two versions to the radio controlled nitro powered motors- the 4-stroke version or the more common 2-stroke version. The 2-stroke motor which produces an amazing output of 2.5 hp, is the most popular. The high speed and breathtaking acceleration of this motor is loved by all RC racers.

The 2-stroked motor has a displacement engine of 23cc and it needs fuel oil mixture. It produces higher rpm’s and hence is more suited for car racing. The 4-stroke motor runs on straight fuel and contains an oil reservoir. It has better torque and power and is suitable for off-road purposes. It is applied in trucks that run on rough tracks and dirt.

If you want to run your car in your neighborhood then you will want to go for the quiet running electric car. Whereas if you want to make your presence on the racetrack you might want to choose the nitro-powered motors. When it comes to pickup, though electric motors have immense speed, the nitro-powered motors steal the show.

Though the initial cost of an electric RC car is much less than the expensive nitro powered vehicles, there are additional costs like battery charger, battery packs and other accessories. These costs, however, depend on the type of car and the kind of battery pack required. But it is advisable to purchase quality battery packs and charger if you want to cut down on repeated replacement of cheaper batteries.

The advantage of electric motors over nitro powered ones is that not much tuning of the engine is required and maintenance is low. It is also more suited for beginners as all they have to do is condition it and store the battery packs properly. This done, the car can run smoothly for years.

Additionally, there are two types available- ones without and ones with a pull start. The pull start version, though cheaper, needs a starter box.

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In contrast to electric helicopters, there also exist gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters that you should really check out, if you think you have it in you.  Of course, the gas powered helicopters can be more work intensive, but they can also be more rewarding.  You see, it is the gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters that are capable of really showcasing the best agility level and the highest, fastest flying capabilities.

At least that’s what I’ve typically found with my helicopter purchases.  Either way, you can really have a ton of fun with gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters and if you don’t mind replacing their fuel when it runs out and working carefully to avoid fire when you’re setting them up for flight, you can really have a wonderful time.

I remember once helping another shopper with a gas or nitro powered remote control helicopter purchase, and they really found that they could have much more fun with this type of helicopter than the electric helicopter that they were using before then, because the electric one just didn’t respond as well to the remote control.  I don’t know for sure if this is the case universally, or if this particular customer found that gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters were better than electric helicopters based on a single, isolated incident, but I do know that when I discuss which helicopter is better with other professional fliers, I typically get the same answer.  Gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters are indeed more work, but they are also unparalleled in their ability to fly well.

For instance, let’s say you want to fly your helicopter further backwards than any other person and make it to the Guiness Book of World Records.  Well, I have typically heard that people find the gas helicopters to last longer-the electrical charge in electric helicopters runs out before the fuel does.  That said, the gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters are also much more expensive, and you do need to know that you have to restore the gas whenever it runs out, and cleaning the apparatus also takes more ingenuity and work.  But of course, if you’re up for the challenge, the rewards are well worth it.  Just make sure that when you purchase gas or nitro powered remote control helicopters, as with any large transaction, that you are buying from a reputable independent or commercial dealer, and you have researched the price trends in your area, so you know you’re getting the best deal you possibly can for your money.

There is little more frustrating that purchasing your first real gas or nitro powered remote control helicopter and finding out that your next door neighbor got a similar one for a lot cheaper, and is happier with it because they had money left over to take a trip out to the country and really fly it around.  The choice is up to you, but if I had to choose one, I would choose the gas helicopter over the electric one!

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Having made up your mind to do an electric truck conversion, a well detailed plan should be handy to get started. You can get started following these easy stages.

1.    Identify a small decent truck to convert.
2.    Get common home tools like sews, cordless drill, wrenches etc.
3.    Identify a work place- workshop, garage etc.
4.    A well detailed plans.

Good candidate for electric truck conversion plan is usually, small trucks because they are featherweight and strong. They also provide a enough room for D.C motor and better placement. Since the number of batteries determine your effective range this makes a small truck a good choice.

Just recently, l assisted a friend to complete electric truck conversion of his Toyota Tacoma. It was a miracle, all the functionality and its vintage feeling were still in tight.

I recommend standard transmission truck to be converted, automatic transmissions trucks will require high expertise to achieve. Don’t worry even though, you known only how to drive automatic vehicle, your truck will drive just like an automatic. I was stunt at its ability to accelerate; it has the keep up with any vehicle town and travel 50 mph on the highway. Not to mention the truck ability to go a range of over 200 miles for a single charge, just as stated in the detailed plan.

The principal author in electric truck conversion are batteries and D.C motor, they are attract the heaviest cost. It was stunting to known that the plan outline, even identify some sources of free deep cycle batteries we can use for electric truck conversion. I know this must be good news for budget minded family like me; I guess that is why you will like to embark on conversion, is to save money.

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First things first! Why is it important to clean and properly store radio controlled cars? Do you remember the reason your mother always told you to clean yourself up, clean your room, wash the dishes, etc.? That is – to keep you clean as well as up and running.

The same is true with radio controlled cars. The following are effective and necessary tips to store and keep those vehicles in great shape.

Believe it or not, the fuels used in nitro trucks or cars as well as in radio-controlled cars contain lubricants. The lubricants in these cars actually serve to protect the engine. This is due to the fact that not all of it gets burned when the engine runs. This therefore results in a chassis that is coated with a lot of oil which made its exit from the car’s pipe.

The way to remove this as easily as possible is by using a cleaner: one example is Simple Green. However, it is best to first remove all and any radio equipment before cleaning; after which, plug the inlets onto the engine. Another option is by removing the engine itself.

The chassis should then be sprayed down lightly. Use a brush that has a firm bristle to knock away any grime. Once the chassis has been cleaned, use a towel to dry it. Then, re-install the removed components.

The majority of radio-controlled cars have an electric starter. The bearings in this starter should always be oiled and cleaned at least every week or two.

The starter should then be removed as carefully as possible. The use of a screwdriver is an effective way to keep the pressure on the mechanism as the starter is pulled off the plate’s back.

Spray the bearing with engine spray in order to clean it. Oil the bearing in order to keep it running smoothly. You will discover that once the engine and starter is reassembled, it will work almost as good as new.

Fuel should be stored in a place that is dry and – as much as possible – away from pets, children, or anyone else who could mistake the fuel as washer for the windshield.

All in all, when fuel is stored, it could absorb water vapor over a significant amount of time, especially if the container is not sealed perfectly. It is best to store bottles on a cardboard and not on the carpet directly or on cement.

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