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Getting Hooked with RC Cars
Radio controlled car or RC car is one of the
most played toy car by kids and even teens. RC car lovers spend
much of their time playing car racing with this radio controlled
cars. It offers an endless amount of thrill and excitement of
race and the speed of each type of car.
RC car consists of two units – the car and the remote control or
radio. Radio control consists of two sets of joysticks. One is
to control the backward and forward movement and the other is
for side-to-side movements. Less expensive radio controllers are
powered by a number of rechargeable batteries. The other type of
radio controller is also powered by batteries but with actual
gas-powered engines.
With the growing popularity of RC cars, manufacturers offer
different kinds of models and types to fit with every buyer or
user. Some makers offer RC cars for kids in low cost and some
were modeled after the real-life counterpart such as Ferraris,
Porsches and Lamborghinis.
There are different kinds of RC cars that you can select, from
its body type, model, style, color or in any size. On the other
hand, there are some distinctions you need to consider in
choosing RC car.
First, you will choose between electric RC and gas powered cars.
Then you’ll choose for road racing or off-road racing models.
Also if it is assembled or non-assembled as you purchase it and
lastly, if you want to have it a car type or a truck type.
Car racers usually choose the RC cars that run on nitro gasoline
or the so-called Petrol RC cars. It is the most popular and the
fastest growing piece of the RC cars. Using petrol vehicles, you
now can purchase the popular RC trucks that can jump at high
speed and go off the road driving. And if speed or velocity is
more of your concern, acquire the race cars that are inevitable
in prepared tracks or along pavements.
Typically, petrol RC cars operate fast unlike the electric cars.
Some of the nitro cars run in 70 to 90 mph. This electric or gas
powered RC cars run on a special fuel made just for radio
controlled cars.
The most popular sizes of nitro RC cars are 1/8 and 1/10 scale.
1/8th scale is popular for off-road trucks and buggies while the
1/10th scale is the industry standard for on-road racers. The
1/8th scale come with a 2 or 3 speed transmission.
Most of the petrol RC cars or nitro cars have a pull engine that
is similar to a lawnmower for easy operation. It is very
important to follow instruction in running the nitro vehicles
because it is more complicated than electric cars.
Nitro vehicles are available in the 2-stroke motor or the less
conventional 4-stroke version. The 2-stroke motor requires a
fuel oil mixture and the 4-stroke motor has a reservoir of oil
and can run on straight fuel. The 2-stroke is more suitable in
racing because it has the advantage of producing the higher rpm
or the revs up faster. On the other hand, the 4-stroke engine is
much better for off-road use because it has more power and
torque.
It is necessary to regularly maintain and check your nitro
vehicle for long last usage and also for better performance.
Some loves on tuning and tweaking their cars. Always check the
car parts such as header, pull start cord, differential, air
filter and the clutch.