Thrilling Radio Controlled Dirt Racing
Electric RC off road cars can be made using one of four different types of rechargeable batteries: nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride, lithium-ion, or lithium-polymer. Each of these has benefits and drawbacks for a hobbyist. The nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery was the original battery in RC off road cars for hobbyists. The cadmium makes it very difficult to dispose of, and it suffers from memory effects (that is, over time, it can lose its ability to hold a charge). [...] Read more »
Maybe you’re brand-new to the hobby of RC off road racing, or maybe you’ve been around forever and you’re disappointed with a lot of the options you have when it comes to RC off road cars. Here’s a great vehicle you should consider: the Traxxas Revo. It’s one of the best RC off road cars on the market, with a great suspension system and a long wheelbase chassis. Why is the Revo one of the [...] Read more »
If you’ve never really been into off road RC racing, then there are a few important things you should know about it before you try to dive right in. Have you ever tried to get involved in a hobby you know nothing about? It’s not easy. Get introduced to some of the terms first, some of the systems and mechanics, and get some idea of what you want, before you embarrass yourself in a shop [...] Read more »
One the first questions any newcomer to RC off road racing must ask themselves is this: Do I want an electric- or a nitro-powered car? Each has a few upsides and a few downsides, but technology is bringing both of these types of RC off road cars into the future. Electric cars cost less than nitro cars because of their simplicity and the minimized danger of operation. They also mean less work for you, because [...] Read more »