by Anthony Townsend
There are so many hobbies out there that you could try from sports to computer games, but if you are looking for some serious speed, thrills and spills then the hobby of radio controlled cars could well be for you!
This hobby really has so much to offer but the real excitement is when you start racing! There are many different types of cars that you can choose from such as on or off road cars. So if you want to do some off road racing then you will want to buy a buggy or truggy. But if you want to do some track racing, you will want to get a track car.
One of the key factors in choosing an rc car is deciding what kind of power source you want for your radio controlled car. You have three main choices of power sources to choose from and they are nitro, petrol and electric. What one you choose is very much up to you, your preferences, budget and experience. All of these types offer their own special attributes, positives and negatives.
If you are completely new to the sport then it would be adviseable to start with an electric rc car as they are simple to use and require little maintenance. These types of rc cars have come a very long way since the days of the Boomerang and with new brushless motor technology being used, the performance is simply breathtaking.
The next choice to choose from are nitro radio controlled cars. These are the most popular cars of choice for many people and these models offer blistering performance and make an intoxicating noise which is the main reason why they are so popular. However, they can be difficult to setup and maintain especially for people new to the hobby. It takes time to learn how to setup the fuel mixture settings and become confident at maintaining your model, but after time, this will become second nature to you.
The last choice of model you can choose are the awesome petrol rc cars. These are the daddies of the rc car world due to their size and power! They are massive in size and offer amazing performance as they are powered by powerful 2 stroke engines similar to those used on motorbikes! This means that these awesome models can reach speeds of up to 50mph with amazing acceleration to match. These would be suited to older modellers due to their size and performance. You also need a lot of storage space and a wide open area to use them due to their considerable size.
With so many different models to choose from, prices vary considerably. You can pick up a mid range electric or nitro rc car for as little as 150 with all radio gear included. As for petrol rc cars, they are a lot more expensive, with prices for a base specification model starting at about 300.
If you are looking for a new hobby for 2010 and want lots of fun frills and spills, then the exciting sport of radio controlled cars may just be for you!
This hobby really has so much to offer but the real excitement is when you start racing! There are many different types of cars that you can choose from such as on or off road cars. So if you want to do some off road racing then you will want to buy a buggy or truggy. But if you want to do some track racing, you will want to get a track car.
One of the key factors in choosing an rc car is deciding what kind of power source you want for your radio controlled car. You have three main choices of power sources to choose from and they are nitro, petrol and electric. What one you choose is very much up to you, your preferences, budget and experience. All of these types offer their own special attributes, positives and negatives.
If you are completely new to the sport then it would be adviseable to start with an electric rc car as they are simple to use and require little maintenance. These types of rc cars have come a very long way since the days of the Boomerang and with new brushless motor technology being used, the performance is simply breathtaking.
The next choice to choose from are nitro radio controlled cars. These are the most popular cars of choice for many people and these models offer blistering performance and make an intoxicating noise which is the main reason why they are so popular. However, they can be difficult to setup and maintain especially for people new to the hobby. It takes time to learn how to setup the fuel mixture settings and become confident at maintaining your model, but after time, this will become second nature to you.
The last choice of model you can choose are the awesome petrol rc cars. These are the daddies of the rc car world due to their size and power! They are massive in size and offer amazing performance as they are powered by powerful 2 stroke engines similar to those used on motorbikes! This means that these awesome models can reach speeds of up to 50mph with amazing acceleration to match. These would be suited to older modellers due to their size and performance. You also need a lot of storage space and a wide open area to use them due to their considerable size.
With so many different models to choose from, prices vary considerably. You can pick up a mid range electric or nitro rc car for as little as 150 with all radio gear included. As for petrol rc cars, they are a lot more expensive, with prices for a base specification model starting at about 300.
If you are looking for a new hobby for 2010 and want lots of fun frills and spills, then the exciting sport of radio controlled cars may just be for you!
About the Author
Grant has been involved with radio controlled cars for over 20 years so please feel free to visit his website http://www.crazyrccars.com for further information about this exciting sport.
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