Electric rc cars need an ESC (electronic speed controller) to work correctly. The ESC regulates the speed and breaking strength to your electric motor. The signals to the ESC are usually PWM and are based on the inputs from your transmitter. ESC’s are more advanced than they were 15 years ago. You now have the ability to tweak several aspects …
What Is The Best Starter Box For Nitro Cars
The best starter box is one which has a high torque 775 motor or dual 550 motors. Good quality thick gauge wiring and robust build quality. There are more choices for starter box’s than there needs to be. They come in all price ranges some are very expensive some are cheap. So it’s easy to be confused, applying logic like you …
Electric Vs Nitro Cars – Which Is Best For Racing
When your thinking of racing remote control cars it can be difficult to choose between electric or nitro. If you go down the on road route or prefer to race indoors this option will most likely be electric. If you want to race off road cars then there is more to consider. Through my experience of racing both nitro and …
How Much Does RC Car Racing Cost With Examples
The cost of RC racing will vary between classes and the type of racing you choose to do. The most popular racing at present is off road 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale. As an example you can expect to spend from $1,000 (£772) on the initial outlay and then $300 (£231) per year in maintenance costs. All prices listed in …
Bashing To Racing The Learning Curve
Who doesn’t enjoy bashing rc cars, most rc racers still enjoy bashing too. It could be taking it up and down the street or on the park. Racers like to refer to this as “testing”. Let’s be honest I’m still playing with a remote control car. There can be a negative feeling towards bashing rc cars from the racing crowd. …
How To Jump An RC Car On A Race Track
Learning how to jump and land an RC car is a very rewarding feeling. If you master it, you can greatly affect your chances of winning a race. Jumping an RC car is the easy part getting it to land correctly is the hard part. In simple terms use throttle and steering control while the car is in the air. Add …
RC Race Day How It Works & What To Expect.
So your thinking of attending your first race but your not sure how the day will pan out. You may have been to a couple practice days here and there. Now your thinking lets go for it! It’s OK if you haven’t had any practice, a race day is allot of fun. New people join racers all the time and race …
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