RC Cars Index PageThis section of the RC Hobby Universe focuses on the different types of RC Cars. These include:
Each of the above sections contains an overview and some examples of the more popular RC Car models. Radio controlled cars work almost exclusively with 2 Channel Radio systems controlling throttle and steering. There are some that use a third channel to control a separate servo used only for braking. This is usually found in the bigger, heavier 1:5 scale gasoline models. Here's what a 2 Channel transmitter from Futaba looks like:
When thinking of getting an RC car, the first thing to consider is where you plan on running it. Some are made specifically for very high speeds with very low profiles. These would be "on-road" versions.
Alternatively, if you were planning on running mainly on the grass or dirt track then a vehicle with more ground clearance would be more appropriate. This would be considered an "off-road" version. There are some buggy designs that fit this purpose. They are built on a car chassis but with bigger tires and a few other features that make it more durable for jumping.
And speaking of durability: a major part of this segment of the hobby is the ability to replace the stock parts of the vehicle with what are called, "Hop Ups". These are typically ultra light weight aluminum copies that make the structure of the car stronger. Here's a picture of the Associated RC10B4 Electric Buggy plastic rear arms as they appear out of the box:
Here's a picture of the aluminum hop-ups that you could use to replace the originals with:
As you can see, with hop-ups (after market parts), you not only add strength but it will also make the car look more impressive. Click on each of the links to learn more about the different types of RC Cars and have fun!
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