Once upon a time, radio controlled cars were fairly simple. With a superior electrically powered engine, primary radio controlled cars are nothing more than just toys.
A small enough number of radio controlled cars existed in the market that even the broadest market criteria returned a manageable number of potential sales.
As time goes by, more and more radio controlled car models have been manufactured and distributed. Among the widest and the most innovative creations were the petrol radio controlled cars.
Petrol radio controlled cars differ from the typical electrically-powered radio controlled cars because these cars are powered by fuel. They use gasoline as the main source for their kinetic energy.
One of the greatest advantages of petrol radio controlled cars over electrically-powered radio controlled cars is that they can arrive at remarkable speeds; with greater maximum speeds compared to most electrical cars.
Full power optimization is expected with most petrol radio controlled cars. The only problem with these fuel-powered radio controlled cars is that they produce more dirt from the burnt fuel than the other models.
Moreover, because petrol radio controlled cars have greater speeds, chances of crashes and smashes are more common. Hence, safety must be considered when driving these fully-powered petrol radio controlled cars.
Alternatively, if you wish to buy petrol radio controlled cars, you must try to consider these factors first:
1. Your budget
Like any hobby, you must have a well-planned budget for your petrol radio controlled cars. These diminutive almost-real cars may cost you a fortune especially if you want them fully-powered and with the best repair and maintenance kits.
2. Choose your model
Petrol radio controlled cars come in composite and "ready-to-run" models. Composite petrol radio controlled cars may come in kits or as partly assembled radio controlled cars.
On the other hand, "ready-to-run" petrol radio controlled cars are already available in the market in a "pre-tuned" condition. This means that you can readily operate them and start using them without earlier modifications.
Hence, it is best to decide which petrol radio controlled car you would like to start with as a hobby or as a racing model.
3. Establish a definite time for your hobby
Operating petrol radio controlled cars is no joke. You really need to set aside a good schedule for it. The upgrade, maintenance, and repairs can really take most of your time because the operation is more like it is in a real car.
In short, petrol radio controlled cars are one of the best buys you can make as long as you keep these tips in mind.
By : Electronics
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Getting Into Radio Controlled Car Racing
Getting greedy for speed? If you're in too deep with your RC hobby, chances are, you'll want to show off your newly acquired skills. If the idea of heart thumping competition has your adrenaline rushing, then by all means, take a shot at professional radio controlled car racing.
Joining clubs is not only a means to get to this end, but is a good way to learn from other people who are as pumped up about this hobby as you. When you're a member of a club, especially if it's a chapter of a national organization, you will have contact to resources you would not have been able to get to without the backing of the club, such as special insurance, etc.
Here are some easy steps to get you started:
1. Find a local RC club - You can do a quick search in the internet, ask your local hobby shop, or ask friends who are already a part of these clubs. Chances are, if you're already into this hobby, you'll definitely bump into people who are in the know of how to become a member of a local club.
2. Find a trainer/instructor - Yes, yes, you may know all the terms and lingo in the RC circuit, and you may have beat the pants off all the other hobbyists in your area, but nothing beats having a mentor to guide you on how to prepare for the races.
3. Participate in organized meets - whether it's a mock race or just plain fun, try to involve yourself in these to get as much practice and to meet, share, and get insider information about your hobby from fellow enthusiasts.
4. Join the organized races - OK, so after those first few sessions with your trainer, you're not too sure if you're ready to actually participate in a race, but don't worry, there's always a first time and after that, the adrenaline rush will get you hooked for more!
One thing to remember when hoping to participate in professional races is to practice, practice, practice. Like any other sport or hobby, you can buy all the right equipment, you can buy the fastest RC that money can buy, but you can't buy the skill it takes to drive the RC around the laps, nor the experience and the steel will you need when the competition gets really tough.
So, got the need for speed? Sign up at a local RC club and see how far your dream to race can take you.
By : Chaichen
Joining clubs is not only a means to get to this end, but is a good way to learn from other people who are as pumped up about this hobby as you. When you're a member of a club, especially if it's a chapter of a national organization, you will have contact to resources you would not have been able to get to without the backing of the club, such as special insurance, etc.
Here are some easy steps to get you started:
1. Find a local RC club - You can do a quick search in the internet, ask your local hobby shop, or ask friends who are already a part of these clubs. Chances are, if you're already into this hobby, you'll definitely bump into people who are in the know of how to become a member of a local club.
2. Find a trainer/instructor - Yes, yes, you may know all the terms and lingo in the RC circuit, and you may have beat the pants off all the other hobbyists in your area, but nothing beats having a mentor to guide you on how to prepare for the races.
3. Participate in organized meets - whether it's a mock race or just plain fun, try to involve yourself in these to get as much practice and to meet, share, and get insider information about your hobby from fellow enthusiasts.
4. Join the organized races - OK, so after those first few sessions with your trainer, you're not too sure if you're ready to actually participate in a race, but don't worry, there's always a first time and after that, the adrenaline rush will get you hooked for more!
One thing to remember when hoping to participate in professional races is to practice, practice, practice. Like any other sport or hobby, you can buy all the right equipment, you can buy the fastest RC that money can buy, but you can't buy the skill it takes to drive the RC around the laps, nor the experience and the steel will you need when the competition gets really tough.
So, got the need for speed? Sign up at a local RC club and see how far your dream to race can take you.
By : Chaichen
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