Buying Radio Controlled Cars – The 3 Basics

Whatever your age, racing radio controlled cars can be very addictive and give many hours of fun and pleasure for all. However, there are some considerations that you will need to think about before you can really get going, particularly if you are new to rc cars.

Many people are totally gob-smacked by how exhilarating racing radio controlled cars can be. The technology has advanced considerably in the last few years and this has led to some highly sophisticated models. These are now capable of incredible speeds that are only limited by the skill of their user. Gone are the boring models and now you can get an extensive variety of styles at all prices.

On the assumption that this may be your first radio controlled car, there are at least three considerations to be made: Kit or ready-made, on-road or off-road and electric or nitro rc cars.

Do you want to build your car from a kit or get one that is ready-to-go straight out of the box? Make this decision based on your mechanical skills. If you have ever tried to take a clock to bits and then not been able to put it back together, then don’t choose the kit! Kits are a little cheaper, but you will not be able to take it for a spin immediately. If you are buying for a child, patience probably wouldn’t be one of the new owner’s strong characteristics!

Secondly, should you get an on-road or off-road car model? If you want to race, you will be interested in the speed of the model so you need to look for an on-road car for paved surfaces. In contrast, if you are looking for a different type of challenge, try the off-roaders that include buggies, trucks (or even truggies). These models require skill to manoeuvre your car around obstacle courses and will cope on most surfaces.

The final decision to make is the power source. The two most popular power supplies are electric and nitro rc cars. Electric radio controlled cars are going to be the cleanest, quietest and most straightforward option and are particularly good for the novice. While the expensive, or designer electric models may be more suitable for racing. But generally electric models may not give the same level of excitement as the nitro rc cars.

If you want the buzz, and the smell and sound of real cars, then go for the greater realism of the nitro rc cars. Be aware though that nitro cars do need more maintenance than their electric counterparts and a certain amount of care will need to be taken when refuelling. Recent developments for both type of radio controlled cars has led to improved performance and consistency.

Personally, I would suggest if you are a novice, start with a small electric model and when you are comfortable with that, then go for the nitro rc car of your choice! As an online supplier we would recommend Nitrotek, but do take a look around the Internet and compare prices as there are some very good deals to be found for radio controlled cars.

Racing radio controlled cars is something that can be enjoyed by all ages. Nitrotek rc cars (and other types of rc models) are available in a great range of styles suitable for all tastes and they also provide a good aftersales service.