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Radio-controlled (or R/C) cars are self-powered model cars or trucks that can be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter. The term R/C has been used to mean both remote controlled and radio controlled , where remote controlled includes vehicles that are connected to their controller by a wire, but common use of R/C today usually refers to vehicles controlled by a radio-frequency link. This article focuses on radio-controlled vehicles only.
In recent years, hobby-grade ready-to-run (or RTR ) models have become available from every major manufacturer of radio-controlled cars, attracting many hobbyists who would otherwise have purchased a pre-assembled car (ARTR or Race-Roller). Vehicles of this type need little or no final assembly and in most cases, the bodies are shipped painted and trimmed, requiring little or no work from the owner before they can be used (other than purchasing and installing batteries). A number of cars and trucks are presently available only in ready-to-run form. The growing popularity of the RTR vehicle has prompted many manufacturers to discontinue production of kit vehicles. High-spec racing vehicles are generally still available or sold only as kits, and companies like ThunderTiger, Losi, HPI and Tamiya sell kit and RTR versions with the benefits of a kit version being in upgraded parts or lower costs, respectively.
Fuel engine sizes most often range between .12-.35 cubic inches. This is due to restrictions by the main sanctioning bodies for radio-controlled racing. Many outlaw engines are manufactured larger than these, mainly intended for vehicles which will not be used in sanctioned races and therefore do not need to comply with these regulations. Engine size is related to the class of car; 1/10 scale on and off road vehicles usually are equipped with .12-.18 cubic inch engines, with 1/8 scale vehicles using .21-.32 cubic inch engines. There are exceptions, with many Schumacher and Thunder Tiger/Team Associated RC models being good examples of unusually large engines coming as standard equipment on certain models.
In this free RC car video series our expert, an expert shows you everything you need to know when getting into RC racing. You'll learn how to pick the right car, frame, tires, engine, even spare parts. Each of these videos is dedicated to making sure you know exactly what you are doing in this industry and how to be more competitive with the top dogs in the RC circuit. Listing 1-25 of 29 eHow Videos Email Series 1 2 How to Choose RC Car Tires Learn some tips on the different types of RC car tires available and how to choose the best one for you in this free remote control car racing video clip.
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