Electric RC cars and trucks are generally considered best
for beginners, since even if you choose to build your own car, they tend to be
simpler and easier than nitro cars. They’re also a great deal quieter and run
much cleaner, meaning you’re less restricted by where you can run them. In
terms of speed and power, they do have a great deal of pickup, though not as
much as the nitro Cars.
Electric RC cars use rechargeable battery packs to power
their motor and steering, which are usually recharged from a 12-volt car
battery or wall socket. Batteries run for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the
type of engine your car has, and charging the battery usually takes 15-30
minutes. Because of this, it is strongly recommended you have at least two
battery packs, to allow for quick replacement of the battery.
This means your
car can keep running while the other battery is recharging, giving the car more
overall running time.
At first glance, getting started with an electric RC car can
be much less expensive than a nitro vehicle. But there are other costs to
consider as well, such as additional battery packs, a battery charger and other
accessories that will add to the cost, making it closer to the price of a nitro
car in the long run. Of course, this cost also depends on what kind of car you
end up purchasing and what kind of battery pack it requires, as well as how
often you run the car and the quality of the batteries you get. Though the
initial outlay of cash can be steep, but you’ll want to get quality battery
packs and a good charger to save replacing cheaper batteries.
The main reason electric RC’s are said to be easier than
nitro is in the amount of maintenance and tuning their engines require. Though
the care, maintenance and cost of battery packs is steep, it is still less
trouble for the new driver than the air filters, tuning, fueling and various
other engine parts that require attention on a nitro car. Instead, careful
conditioning and proper storage of your battery packs will keep your electric
RC running smoothly for years. Always consult your manufacturer’s instructions
to make sure you’re getting the right battery packs for your car, and that
you’re caring for them properly.
Easier and cleaner, electric RC Cars and Trucks offer
the genuine racing experience to the beginner on an easy learning curve. Proper
conditioning and maintenance of the car and its battery packs are still easier
than the many parts and problems often associated with nitro RC’s. If you’re a
beginner, or if you just want to get to the races, an electric RC can offer you
the speed and fun you’re after for less work.
Also keep in mind that if you think you’d prefer an electric
RC, but still want the experience of building your own car, that you can also
purchase electric kits. These include complete instructions to build your own
car from scratch, and because their systems are less complex than the nitro
cars, they are a little easier to build yourself.
Electric RC Car Motors
In order to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your
electric motor, it is important to always break in your motor, before you drive
it for the first time, and every time after you change its brushes. One easy
method is to run the vehicle with the wheels off of the ground at about 1/4
power for about 5 minutes. This will slowly get the brushes fully seated to the
commutator without causing wear and tear on the engine, and will allow your
motor to run at its full potential.
Your electric car will come with instructions on how to
change the brushes on the motor, as well guidelines for how often. Remember, if
you change the brushes on your motor, be sure to break it in again. How often
you replace the brushes—and the motor, for that matter—depends on where and how
much you’re running or racing your car. Generally, a motor should be replaced
after it has gone through five or more pairs of brushes, but it will always
depend on the individual car, its motor and how well they’re running.
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