Electirc RC Cars for Fun and Excitement

Electric RC cars and trucks are generally consideredmanufacturer's instructions to make sure you're getting
best for beginners, since even if you choose to buildthe right battery packs for your car, and that you're
your own car, they tend to be simpler and easier thancaring for them properly.
nitro cars. They're also a great deal quieter and runEasier and cleaner, electric RC cars and trucks offer
much cleaner, meaning you're less restricted by wherethe genuine racing experience to the beginner on an
you can run them. In terms of speed and power, theyeasy learning curve. Proper conditioning and
do have a great deal of pickup, though not as much asmaintenance of the car and its battery packs are still
the nitro cars.easier than the many parts and problems often
Electric RC cars use rechargeable battery packs toassociated with nitro RC's. If you're a beginner, or if
power their motor and steering, which are usuallyyou just want to get to the races, an electric RC can
recharged from a 12-volt car battery or wall socket.offer you the speed and fun you're after for less
Batteries run for about 5-10 minutes, depending on thework.
type of engine your car has, and charging the batteryAlso keep in mind that if you think you'd prefer an
usually takes 15-30 minutes. Because of this, it iselectric RC, but still want the experience of building
strongly recommended you have at least two batteryyour own car, that you can also purchase electric kits.
packs, to allow for quick replacement of the battery.These include complete instructions to build your own
This means your car can keep running while the othercar from scratch, and because their systems are less
battery is recharging, giving the car more overallcomplex than the nitro cars, they are a little easier to
running time.build yourself.
At first glance, getting started with an electric RC carElectric RC Car Motors
can be much less expensive than a nitro vehicle. ButIn order to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on
there are other costs to consider as well, such asyour electric motor, it is important to always break in
additional battery packs, a battery charger and otheryour motor, before you drive it for the first time, and
accessories that will add to the cost, making it closerevery time after you change its brushes. One easy
to the price of a nitro car in the long run. Of course, thismethod is to run the vehicle with the wheels off of the
cost also depends on what kind of car you end upground at about 1/4 power for about 5 minutes. This
purchasing and what kind of battery pack it requires,will slowly get the brushes fully seated to the
as well as how often you run the car and the qualitycommutator without causing wear and tear on the
of the batteries you get. Though the initial outlay ofengine, and will allow your motor to run at its full
cash can be steep, but you'll want to get qualitypotential.
battery packs and a good charger to save replacingYour electric car will come with instructions on how to
cheaper batteries.change the brushes on the motor, as well guidelines for
The main reason electric RC's are said to be easierhow often. Remember, if you change the brushes on
than nitro is in the amount of maintenance and tuningyour motor, be sure to break it in again. How often you
their engines require. Though the care, maintenancereplace the brushes-and the motor, for that
and cost of battery packs is steep, it is still less troublematter-depends on where and how much you're
for the new driver than the air filters, tuning, fueling andrunning or racing your car. Generally, a motor should be
various other engine parts that require attention on areplaced after it has gone through five or more pairs
nitro car. Instead, careful conditioning and properof brushes, but it will always depend on the individual
storage of your battery packs will keep your electriccar, its motor and how well they're running.
RC running smoothly for years. Always consult your