Exceed RC Sunfire Electric RC Buggy * Beginners Guide Part 1
Racing radio controlled cars is a fantastically exciting hobby. One of the first questions to answer if you are an RC car newbie is should you choose electric or nitro powered.
As a general rule nitro RC cars are really best for someone who has gained a little experience. And to get that vital experience I recommend you start with an electric RC car.
Electric RC cars are simpler. They make less noise and they are much cleaner than their nitro powered counterparts. The negative side is that they are less realistic than those with a nitro engine and they can be less powerful.
But electric RC cars are available in some great designs that are a whole lot of fun and can hold their own against nitro powered models. I recommend that you buy at least two and maybe three battery packs if you have the funds. Battery packs can generally be charged in around 3 minutes but some only last for about 5 minutes so it is always worthwhile buying a few to make the most of your car.
My personal favourite models are off-road dune buggys that I like to race around the sand dunes on some nearby beaches. I take along several fully charged battery packs so that I can get as much time as possible jumping around the sand dunes.
The key advantage of electric over nitro powered radio controlled cars is how easy they are to maintain. Nitro powered cars use real mini engines with real mini filters that need to be changed regularly. Electric RC cars are much simpler and therefore much more suitable for beginners and youngsters.
Both nitro and electric RC cars can be found in kit form and this adds a whole new dimension to the hobby. By building your own RC car you will learn lots about engineering and RC cars and this can be very satisfying. As I’ve said, I recommend that you start out with an electric car and then, maybe, move on to a nitro model if you get into the hobby.
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