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Radio Controlled Cars - A Fun Hobby For All Ages
David Shephard

It doesn't matter if you are eight or eighty, if you love cars
and enjoy tinkering about, then racing radio controlled cars
can provide you with endless hours of fun and excitement. But
there are hurdles that you have to cross before you get to the
race track and, if you are a newcomer to the world of radio
controlled cars then there are a number of things that you will
need to think about.

Many people are amazed at just how exciting the world of radio
controlled car racing has become in recent years with modern
hobby cars reaching speeds of 60 mph and featuring complex
suspension systems that can be tuned in much the same way as
those of a real car. But perhaps the best feature of today's
radio controlled cars is the wide variety of different vehicles
available.

When the time comes to buy your first radio controlled car you
will need to begin by considering three things:

1. Do you want to buy a ready-to-run vehicle or to build your
own car from a kit?

There is no doubt that building your own car has many
advantages, not least the fact that you will find it easy to
maintain the vehicle and to make alterations to it if you
choose to, but this is certainly not an easy option for the
beginner. Although they are a little more expensive, for
younger racers and to get you up and running quickly, you would
probably be best advised to start with a ready-to-run car and
then move on to building your own radio controlled car at a
later date.

2. Do you want an on-road or an off-road vehicle?

On-road vehicles (on-road here refers to a smooth, paved
surface rather than the road itself) are designed for speed and
are clearly the option if you wish to race your car.

If, however, you are not principally concerned with racing then
there are a wide variety of off-road vehicles available
including trucks and buggies which can provide immense fun
negotiating rough terrain, obstacle courses and even jumps.

3. Do you want an electric vehicle or a nitro powered car?

Electrically powered vehicles provide the simplest option and
use rechargeable batteries. They are both clean and quiet but,
for many hobbyists, they lack the realism that gives radio
controlled car racing its true excitement.

Nitro powered vehicles, on the other hand, offer the sound
(tuned pipe), sights (smoke) and smell (exhaust) of a real car.
They do however require considerably more maintenance than their
electric counterparts and this is something that the novice
needs to take into consideration. Although the quality of nitro
powered cars in the past left a lot to be desired, in recent
years they have been greatly improved in terms of not only
their performance but also their safety and reliability.

Having considered the options of ready-to-run or kit cars,
on-road or off-road and whether you want an electric or nitro
powered car, the next step is to visit your local supplier and
take a look at the huge range of cars available.

Then its time for some practice before you head off to the race
track.

About the Author: For more information on radio controlled
cars, and to pick up a free copy of the Beginner's Guide To
Buying And Racing Radio Controlled Cars, please visit
http://NitroRadioControlledCars.com today.

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