RC [Radio Controlled] Car Racing is a growing trend here in the U.S. Before you dismiss it as a waste of time, it is a highly technical sport. Like any other racing, there is a lot of physics that goes into these amazing RC cars.
They come in many different sizes like 1/10 scale, 1/12, 1/18, 1/24 and so on. They can also be electric or gas-powered.
The electric models are cheaper but are much slower compared to the gas-powered models which can hit an excess of 60MPH. Yes, 60MPH! We're talking about speeds so fast you almost need to be in a chopper to keep up if you're trying to race it in a straight line! There have been incidences where the cars go so far so fast the FM transmitters [the controllers] go out of range and the cars just keep on going till they crash or run out of steam! Newer transmitters automatically cut the RC car's engine off right before the cars get out of range. That's why most, if not all, serious RC racers race in circuit tracks coz it's easier to see the cars and they never have to worry about them getting out of range.
You still think these are still man-toys? Not by a long shot. These cars have transmissions, [usually 2-speed] are all-wheel-drive, have functional suspensions, upgradeable parts like intakes and exhausts, have differentials, struts, chassis, fibreglass parts & bodies, tires, [chosen depending on the type of race] upgradeable engines..... and a lot of other parts that are in real everyday vehicles. There's even big money in the sport too these days.
Check out This Link about some RC cars being put through the motions. It's fascinating.
3 comments:
The RC video's rock. I always make a effort to watch them huku when they have a compe at splash. Have to get me a gas powered one.
Yeah, RC cars are off the chain. I wasn't really into it until I 'drove' one and trust me, it's a lot harder than it looks. The guys in the clip are definitely pros.
RC cars are dope, i've spend close to 2 grand on mine. i would like to clear up the fact that "gas are faster than electric" though. a simple youtube search of "mamba monster max" will provide video proof of 75+mph from a 1/18 scale electric motor. They are about even in speed, price is the main difference between them.
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