| What comes to mind when you here the words Radio | | | | - Need to be recharged about every 10 to 15 minutes. |
| Control Cars? | | | | And it takes about 30 minutes to recharge them. So |
| The general answer is, little versions of bigger cars | | | | you may want to purchase extra battery packs that |
| that run on batteries. But there's so much more to the | | | | can be charged beforehand and take with you. There |
| story. Radio Control or (RC) for short, covers all sorts | | | | are also portable chargers that can be ran off your full |
| of land, air and water vehicles. But today I'm focusing | | | | size autos car battery through the cigarette lighter port. |
| on cars or vehicles that you drive on land. | | | | - Because of their ease of use, these cars are a good |
| One thing about RC cars is you don't have to find a | | | | choice for beginners who may be trying to get an initial |
| large open area in the sky or water. You can have fun | | | | feel for the hobby. But if your heart is set on getting |
| and enjoy running an RC car just about any place. | | | | the maximum speed, and the smell of racing, then by |
| And your not as limited to age as with some RC | | | | all means consider RC nitro cars. |
| vehicles, children and adults can easily learn to control | | | | RC Nitro Cars |
| an RC car. | | | | - Run on specially formulated nitro fuel. Not as |
| And parents will find it easy to develop a hobby, both | | | | combustible as gasoline, but still quite flammable. And |
| you and your child can enjoy together. | | | | you'll also smell the exhaust vapors produced by these |
| Radio control cars come in both electric and gas | | | | powerful machines. So not a great choice for running |
| versions. Both have there advantages and drawbacks. | | | | inside of your home. |
| RC electric cars are quieter then there gas powered | | | | - RC nitro cars can run about 10 to 15 minutes on a full |
| counterpart, and have no fumes to deal with or | | | | tank of fuel. But as long as you keep filling the tank |
| hazardous liquid fuels. Which makes them an easy | | | | with gas, they can run virtually forever. |
| entry into the world of radio controlled vehicles. | | | | - On and off road RC nitro burning cars can reach |
| So which way should you go... Gas or Electric? Well it's | | | | speeds between 20 to 70 mph -- and perhaps even |
| up to you, but here are some things to help you make | | | | higher speeds as your knowledge level increases. |
| a more informed decision: | | | | - Also require more tuning and maintenance than RC |
| Electric RC Cars | | | | electric cars do. |
| - Use battery packs and DC electric motors for | | | | - Are recommended for more experienced hobbyists. |
| powering the vehicle. | | | | So whichever way you go, you will have an endless |
| - Are quieter and simpler to use than the RC nitro cars, | | | | amount of choice in type, make and models of |
| but don't quite have as much power or speed. | | | | vehicles. From the tiny little mini's to the very large |
| - Off road electric RC cars can achieve average | | | | specialty RC vehicles like tanks, hummersand more. All |
| speeds of 10 to 30 mph, while on road versions will | | | | of which are sure to give you the thrill of driving or |
| reach speeds of 40 mph or better. | | | | racing that will keep you coming back for more! |