Common Radio-Controlled Car Questions (Part 1)

Entering into the world of RC cars leads to some common questions that may be asked by a newbie or may be an old hand at RC Cars may require some off the cuff tips. While buying an RC car one is often faced with terms like kit and RTR. Kits usually come with better parts, but sometimes do not include engine and radio. RTR’s or Ready-to-run compensates parts for labor, since they come as assembled. An example of this is the NTC3. The kit does not include radio or engine, but includes aluminum threaded shocks, a two speed, and better tires. Kits let you see how the car goes together, and helps you when you break something, since you know what does what. There might be a difference of opinion on this but finally it is up to an individual to decide as to what suffices his needs best.

Many a times people who have been into RC car hobbies feel like upgrading or switching to high performance models or part for their RC cars to trucks. Once you can out drive your current car setup or if you have broken the part, its time for an upgrade or switch to high performance parts. Too often newbie’s think they have to have the best out there to do better, which is often not the case. One needs to know that just having the best model does not mean being the best owner in the town. Even old models with some better parts or regular maintenance of old part can give better performances and longevity of the models.

It might also be a bit confusing to choose between a 2WD and 4WD. A 2WD is easier to maintain and cost less to purchase, but it will take more time to learn how to handle your truck in turns. A 4WD will give power and traction in these turns, but the draw back is the cost and maintenance.

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