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Nitro RC Cars-80mph Fun

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

RC (radio controlled) cars are rapidly growing to be one of the most well-liked pastimes in the united kingdom for a lot of people old and young alike. Brand new groups have sprung up at many places round the country and they always welcome new people into the fold.

There are 2 main kinds of Radio controlled cars you can buy or build. Those which are created for on road and ones for off road. Off road model cars come with fully functioning suspension and are ideal for use on a wide range of terrains and are ideal for doing tricks and stunts. On road cars don’t have a suspension and can only be used on flat or paved areas however the top speeds that they are able to reach is much greater. Both on road and off road cars can be driven in several ways. There are electric cars that work with a normal rechargeable electric battery to power the car, nitro or fuel powered which utilizes a nitromethane mixture and gas powered types that run on pre-mixed petrol and oil. Each of these methods has their own pros and cons with electric styles recommended for novices and nitro powered cars having the ability to achieve the best top speeds. When you are buying a new Radio controlled car there are two choices available to you. You can either buy one that’s pre-built or get a kit car which you assemble yourself. Kit cars are generally suggested for the more knowledgeable fan as they allow far more range for tweaking and tuning to realize optimal performance. Ready built cars are good for the inexperienced and intermediate levels since they deliver plenty of enjoyment and fun with no technical or specialist knowledge necessary to get them going. The prices of RC cars differ with the more money you spend the more functions and power you will get. A fantastic entry level RC car can be bought for less than £100 while some of the more expensive nitro RC cars going for upwards of £300. One of the best nitro RC cars on the market at this time is the Schumacher Fusion 28 Turbo 1:10 Touring Nitro RC Car. This car must be seen in action to be believed with an incredible top speed in excess of 80 mph and accurate handling and control. RC cars are a blast for all the family and it is a terrific activity for a newbie as initial costs are low and you just need enough room to drive your car.