The Exciting World of Radio Controlled Cars
09 Apr, 2009, 4:30 pm IST | by Siddharth Bhatia
We give you an intro into the exciting world of high end radio control cars, a seriously intense yet insanely enjoyable hobby, recommended for ALL ages.
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Electric kits are more silent and are slightly easier to assemble and maintain. They can be just switched on to get running. The other model we have shot - the Savage Flux, is an electric model. You can also run electric kits indoors, while Nitro kits must be run outdoors only. A well-tuned electric car can keep up with a Nitro car on a small parking lot track, but on a large track the Nitro car will easily pull away from the electric. The batteries that power the electric car's motor and steering can be recharged from a 12-volt car battery or a wall socket. Charging typically takes 15-30 minutes, and a battery will last about 5-10 minutes, depending on the type of motor used and how fast you are driving. Finally we have 'Nitro' - a term that refers to the fuel-powered cars that many R/C manufacturers offer. These kits feature a real fuel-burning engine, a 2-stroke engine similar to those used in lawnmowers and other devices powered by small engines. Overall, a Nitro car or truck is just as easy to build and care for as an electric car or truck. The Nitro engine provides realistic sights (smoke), sound (tuned pipe), and smells (exhaust), which is a huge reason for the Nitro class's popularity. While the electric kit must use several battery packs to achieve run times of 30 to 60 minutes, all the Nitro kit owners must do is make sure his transmitter and receiver batteries are sufficient and fill the car's fuel tank every 5 to 10 minutes. Off road or On road Off-road kits feature big tires, long shock absorbers and the ability to drive just about anywhere. They can handle jumps, dirt and other typical obstacles in any vacant lot, anywhere! There are off-road kits in electric and Nitro versions as well, and off-road trucks are available with either two-wheel (2WD) or four-wheel (4WD) drive versions. 4WD trucks are easier to drive and can usually drive over just about anything! |
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