Apr 14, 2011

The RC CArs of Tamiya



The RC CArs of Tamiya

Author:

Kermit Browning

Tamiya is a company known for producing excellent miniatures of automobiles. They are famous today for introducing the world to competitive mini 4WD racing. What many people do not know is that Tamiya also introduced the world to RC cars. The Tamiya RC car line has a lot of models that show the excellence of the company in model design.

Mar 16, 2011

Something You Need Know about Electric RC Car World



Something You Need Know about Electric RC Car World

Author:

ada faulk

RC cars are always among the hottest toys in any given year because of kids\' fascination with controlling cars of their own, plus the fact that there are countless adult RC car enthusiasts throughout the world. RC cars run on electricity, gas or nitro-fuel. While there are many different kinds of RC vehicles, electric RC cars are becoming more and more popular with good reason. While there are nitro and gas powered RC vehicles, there are some drawbacks to these that you don\'t find in electric RC cars. One of them of course is the fact the fuel engine RC\'s use petroleum products, which pollute the environment, no matter how small their emissions might be. Anyone who is environmentally conscious will like the fact that electric models don\'t pollute the air.


Mar 6, 2011

Off-road Rc Cars

Off-road Rc Cars



Author:

Shareen Aguilar

There are already two choices available for your RC car. You can either run it on or off road but if you want to go the extra mile and add a few rush of adrenaline to your racing experience, you can opt for the off road car, truck or buggy. We all know that RC cars are the most common type among all other RC toys. RC cars are ideal for a typical racer or those who love speed even from just little cars.





But then again, there are still the off-road type of RC vehicles you can try just in case off-roading became a sudden curiosity and interest to you; there are off-road trucks and buggies available. Don’t worry, if you think that off-road RC trucks are limited to electric engines, better think again because these babies are also available in nitro fueled engines. It doesn’t stop there, if you’re a first timer in handling off-road RC trucks, don’t worry, there are ready-made merchandise available in the market as well.




4 Tamiya RC Cars - How They Ensure A Rich Experience

4 Tamiya RC Cars - How They Ensure A Rich Experience





Author:



Abhishek Agarwal

Tamiya is known for its magnificent miniatures of automobiles. It is a company of high standard and it is very popular today for introducing to the world competitive mini 4WD racing. Not many people around the world actually know that it was Tamiya which actually introduced the RC cars as well. The RC car line in Tamiya has several models that boast the quality of the company in various model designs.






Feb 24, 2011

Nitro RC Cars " How To guide "

Nitro RC Cars " How To guide "

Author:

andy bax

Nitro rc cars are becoming very popular now and is a fun hobby. With nitro cars there is a little more extra work to do than electric rc cars, but the speed nitro brings is awesome.


Below is a general round up on questions and answers on getting a nitro rc car and how to start them.
Q. What age are nitro radio controlled cars recommended for?
A.  14 is best. But any younger than 14 you should be prepared to help them with the maintenance, and handle the fuel Nitro RC cars can be a great educational toy and introduction to engineering.
Q. What is the radio range?
A. About 100m but it\'s always best to do a range check before use, or you could lose control of the vehicle
Q. How do I stop the engine on a nitro car ?
A. Just Cover the exhaust hole with finger or a cloth for a second or 2 and it will turn off.
Q. What kind of fuel do I use?
A. Fuel used is sold from model shops or online. Always use a good branded nitro fuel with a 10-30content for normal usage.
Q. What speed do nitro RC cars do?  
A. Nitro models can hit 60- 70 mph.      
This is a serious hobby which brings great rewards so read on for information on all areas of buying and starting nitro RC s and more.                                                                                                                                                                      

                      

Feb 10, 2011

RC Car Buggy Fun More than You Imagine

As the saying goes, life is not just being alive, but being well. So if you guys languish in boring life day in and day out pulling a olng face with nothing special and fun to kill time and cheer up, you should wave farewell to the sullen living hell right now and resort to dazzling high-tech bombshells having enjoyed immense popualrity to date.  For instance, you may turn to extremely fantastic and terrific RC car buggy and immerse yourself in the thrilling and refreshing RC fun with a marvelous RC car buggy.
Well, if you tired of Wall Climbing car as well as electric RC car or having revelled in the fun of fundamental level RC car buggy are ready to take the electric RC hobby to the next level with a proper RC buggy then the following RC car buggy qualifies as the top pick choice to go for. Let’s take a close look.

Well,this is a high spec model that not only is high quality and pro built but is also highly upgradeable. This model is not to be confused with the entry level rc cars, this is a proper rc hobby racing machine! Aluminium centre drive shaft, high spec electronic speed control, aluminium capped oil filled shocks, performance differentials, aluminium radio tray and much more, the XSTR is in a league of it’s own. It comes fully assembled with remote control, so you can pound the dirt or pavement in just minutes. You know, it’s extraordinarily cool to achieve stock speeds of about 50 mph with this great RC car buggy. Up to 6 different remote control frequencies are available for head to head RC racing action.
As standard the XSTR comes with a high precision 540 motor, HSP speed controller and 7.2V 1800mah Tamiya type battery pack. This setup gives more than enough power and speed for any serious racer but if you are the kind of person that likes to take things to the extreme then you can upgrade your model with a brushless kit. With the brushless motor, ESC and Li-po battery the truck will go ridiculously quick and will take some real skill to control. You can add these upgrades at the bottom but please note they will not come fitted so you will need to fit yourself. The upgrade kit contains 1 x high power brushless motor, 1 x brushless ESC, 1 x 11.1V 2200mah LiPo battery and 1 x LiPo battery charger.
As a massive fan for RC car buggy, I’d say the RC car buggy fun is by all means more than you imagine. I bet you gonna love the amazing RC car buggy and the spectacular entertainment. Anyway, seeing is believing, experiencing is relishing, why not lighten up and enrich you life on the strength of the awesome RC car buggy?

Feb 4, 2011

Nitro RC Car - 4 Basic Facts Before You Start This Hobby



Nitro RC Car - 4 Basic Facts Before You Start This Hobby

Author:

Abhishek Agarwal

After 'The fast and the furious', it has become a common misconception that you can call any speed boosting addition to your car a \'Nitro\'. As a result many people who come across the term 'Nitro RC car' are often mislead to believe that its been upgraded.



One can assume such a perception has come from the fact that lots think gas powered radio control cars run on actual gasoline. This couldn\'t be further from the truth. What Nitro car actually means is gas powered remote controlled car. This is because this kind of RC car consumes a specialized type Nitromethane and lubricant mixture.



So what should you have to get started on your Nitro RC car?