| Remote control cars are growing in popularity | | | | you might remember from the past is in the 2.5 MM |
| everyday, Forget about the RC cars of the past that | | | | thick chassis that is made from aluminum and adds no |
| had the high-pitched zippy sound and were wobbly | | | | discernible weight to the vehicle but will keep it steady |
| and difficult to control, the RC cars made today are | | | | no matter how high your speed. |
| absolute fun machines. | | | | When you build your RC car, take your time and make |
| Your RC vehicle will be powered one of two ways, it | | | | sure you build it exactly to the manufacturer's specs or |
| will either be charged electrically or it will run on fuel | | | | otherwise you might wind up with a car that doesn't |
| (also called Nitro cars). You can also get a two or | | | | run at peak performance. Most RC kits come with |
| four-wheel drive vehicle, on road (for racing) or offroad | | | | everything you need to build the vehicle of your |
| such as in the case of the miniature ATVs and | | | | dreams, however most do not come with radio control |
| monster trucks that are made to rule the rough terrain. | | | | systems, as that is usually a vastly personal choice. |
| If racing is your goal, get a 4WD Nitro vehicle for | | | | You won't find one radio systems is far better than |
| optimum performance. | | | | another, however you will find that certain radio |
| If you really want to make your RC car on your own, | | | | systems are better for your own personal RC driving |
| there are great kits available that come with | | | | style. Experiment and you will find the perfect fit. |
| everything you need to construct a track or offroad | | | | Once you hit the track, take it slow and learn the |
| ready car. An example of a great kit that has | | | | nuances of controlling your car. There's no point to put |
| everything a hobbyist could need is the Nitro RS4 3 | | | | a lot of effort into building a great looking RC car and |
| 18SS Kit - 4WD 1/10 Scale Nitro Car. This car even | | | | then hitting a wall with it. Learn to control your car first |
| has an outstanding 1.5 horsepower 18SS engine. This | | | | and then gradually up your speed as you get better at |
| car runs just as well on the racetrack as it will in a | | | | using the RC controls without looking. When you can |
| casual competition in your local parking lot. The | | | | drive your car without looking at the controls, you're |
| difference between this RC racecar and the racecars | | | | ready to race! |