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Stuff to Think About: Two
Types of RC Cars
Do you feel the need for speed? Do you find
underground racing a bit too dangerous for your taste? Do you
think that playing the latest racing game on your PC is just too
boring for you? If this is the case, then you need to get into
RC car racing. RC car racing is one of the fastest growing
hobbies today. This is because it appeals to the kid within
people while challenging them to hone their skills. If you think
that RC car is just about getting the most expensive model out
there, you are on the wrong track. Here are the basics of RC
cars:
THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS
There are two general classifications of RC cars according to
the power source:
1) Electric- This RC car type is the most common type in the
market today. This might be because of the fact that most toy
companies make this type of RC car for children or beginner RC
car enthusiasts. Some advantages of the electric RC car are:
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a) Noiseless- This means that an electric-powered RC car can be
used without causing a lot of disturbance (excluding, of course,
the number of people who will unwittingly trip over your
machine). This also mean that you can use it stealthily.
Countless movies have featured the use of electric RC cars in
recording conversations or taking hidden videos. Make your spy
dreams come true!
b) Smokeless- Since this type of RC car makes use of electricity
to power it, there is no smoke output when the engine is
running. This is because no combustion happens within the engine
of the RC car.
Disadvantages:
a) Limited running time- An electric RC car runs on batteries.
Because of this, the power it can use to run is limited to the
capacity of the battery. A user who goes for this type of RC car
has to cope with the delay of charging batteries or replacing
them every time that they run out of power.
b) Limited power- The power of electric RC cars is limited not
only in terms of time, but also in terms of intensity. Put
plainly, electric-powered RC cars just don't run as fast as gas
powered models. If you are looking for speed, this is not the RC
car for you.
2) Gas powered- There's one thing that needs to be said about
gas powered RC cars: you cannot put gasoline in it. Gas powered
RC cars make use of a special mixture of fuel in order to run.
Advantages:
a) Speed- Many people are opting for gas powered RC cars mainly
because of the fact that they are much faster than electric RC
cars.
b) Longevity- Gas powered RC cars can run for long times before
they need to be refueled. This means that you get to use your RC
car for a longer time. Thus, you get to have more fun.
Disadvantages:
a) Smoke- Since gas powered RC cars run because of combustion;
it is natural that there would be smoke coming out of the car.
This means that you won't be able to use your RC car indoors.
b) Noise- Gas powered RC cars make a lot of noise. This can
either be a positive or a negative, depending on your attitude.
For some people, the noise that this type of RC car can help
them get attention from other people (Hey, some people do buy RC
cars to get noticed).