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Jun 15
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Building and racing RC (radio controlled) cars is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the uk and in many other nations around the world. New clubs have sprung up at a number of locations around the nation and they always welcome new members into the fold.
If you’re new to the world of RC cars there are two main kinds of vehicles available-on road and off road. Off road model cars come with fully functioning suspension and they are well suited for use on many terrains and are fantastic for doing tricks and stunts. Road cars can only be driven on smooth or paved surfaces because they don’t have any suspension but they can achieve higher top speeds and have greater levels of control. Both on road and off road cars may be driven in several ways. There are electric cars which work with a rechargeable battery to power the car, nitro or fuel powered which employs a nitromethane mixture and gas powered types that run on pre-mixed petrol and oil. All these methods has their unique advantages and disadvantages with electric models suited to beginners and nitro powered cars having the ability to achieve the best top speeds. When you are investing in a new Radio controlled car there are two alternatives open to you. You can either get one that’s pre-built or get a kit car which you build yourself. Kit cars are generally suggested for the more skilled fan since they allow far more opportunity for remodelling and tuning to obtain optimum performance. Ready built cars are ideal for the novice and intermediate levels since they provide plenty of enjoyment and fun without any technical or specialist knowledge needed to get them going. The costs of RC cars vary with the more money you spend the more features and power that you get. A great entry level RC car can be bought for just £100 while more expensive nitro RC cars selling for over £300. Among the best nitro RC cars on the market at the moment is the Schumacher Fusion 28 Turbo 1:10 Touring Nitro RC Car. You can watch footage of this car on YouTube and it must be seen to be believed. With a top speed in excess of 80 miles per hour it is one of the fastest cars that you can buy. Racing and building nitro RC cars is a superb activity for all the family and a outstanding way to have fun in the great outdoors.