Those who are just getting started with radio control cars should know that getting informed is probably the most important step of the process. If you plan on buying only one radio controlled car, you should find out which one is best for you and avoid making a mistake. There are two main types of radio control cars available: you can get one which is fast and can be driven on smooth surfaces or you can get one which is perfect for off-road tracks. The first model is great if you plan on using it indoors and if you are looking for speed. However, taking this car out on a field is not possible due to...

Radio control cars are no longer viewed as toys which can be handed out to children on their birthday. These vehicles are now more powerful than ever and adults have turned RC car driving into a hobby or even a way of earning money when entering competitions. There are many different types of RC cars and if you want to buy one, you need to figure out which type is best for you. Some of the cheapest models on the market are small electric cars which can be used on normal surfaces like asphalt or tarmac. If you drive them carefully, they can last for years without problems or any type of extra cost. Most...

When it comes to classifying RC hobby cars, the major distinction to consider is electric or gas. Specifically, are the cars powered by a rechargeable battery, or do they run on fuel. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at some of the basic differences. Electric cars are a good choice for beginners. There is not a lot of care requirements and almost no maintenance duties need be performed to keep them running. Unless, of course, you count plugging in the battery charger as maintenance. Stopping the fun to charge your battery is not something you want to do on a...

Some RC modelers claim that there is nothing more fun than racing RC nitro trucks. There seems to be something special about racing trucks at breathtaking speeds, especially off-road. Let’s look at some of the aspects of this division of radio-control racing. The most powerful RC trucks run on nitro. Nitro is a special mixture of fuels (nitromethane, methanol and oil) that is used to power the biggest and fastest RC models. The step up from electric to nitro in terms of power and speed is huge. You can have lots of fun with electric RC models, even trucks, but once you race with nitro,...

Some people get a kick out of racing RC cars that look just like the real thing. Others, however, aren’t concerned with looks as much as they are maximizing the “wow” factor. For these adrenaline junkies, RC buggies are the vehicle of choice. An RC buggy looks nothing like what you might find in the real world. Almost anything goes with the body. The common element shared by all models is a set of big, knobby tires capable of taking on almost any terrain. Of course, these tires need to be paired up with some pretty serious suspension components to take the punishment of the bumps,...