Remote Controlled Car: Batteries Not Included

If you want to customize your own a remote controlled car, then a remote controlled car kit is the perfect accessory for you.

But which one is the best for you? First, let's look at the different components of the vehicle.

Chassis, the skeleton and main foundation of the automobile. Without it, there's no vehicle. The chassis is usually made of aluminum and may sometimes include carbon fiber reinforced polymer parts.

Suspension helps absorb any shock when running over rough terrain and after an RC car lands from a jump. Its main parts include oil-filled shocks and springs.

Drivetrain is responsible for making it move. This includes the axels, engine/motor, gears and wheels.



The Glow Starter is responsible for enabling the Glow Plug to ignite the fuel that powers the engine.

A nitro and gas ones have engines which uses fuel to operate. An electric vehicle uses a motor powered by batteries.

There are dozens of remote controlled cars out there. You can choose from European, American and even Asian brands. But no matter what brand you buy, they all have one thing in common: accessories.

Batteries are necessary, especially if you have an electric unit. Nickel cadmium or Nickel hydride are the required batteries and usually needs an output of 7.2 volts in order for it to run. This makes it run for about 10 minutes but will also depend on the driving conditions, whether on-road or off-road. Batteries are also required for the radio transmitters to run. This part requires around 12 volts to be able to operate with maximum power.

RC car tires are either sold separately or come in the original package you purchase. They are all different and vary according to the type of vehicle and the surface the car will run on. All the RC cars have their own preferred line of tires.

a. Drift Tire are for drift racing and composed of rubber and a special resin compound that ensures RC tracks will not be damaged. These are usually mounted on touring car wheels.

b. Bowtie tire are designed for hard-packed remote control auto tracks.

c. Ribbed tire provide great grip and most often used on the front wheels.

d. The All Terrain tire are multi-purpose tires and works good on any terrain. They are used both on the front and rear wheels.

e. Street tires are needed to achieve best performance when running on hard surfaces like asphalt and concrete. But the work doesn't stop there. It may be fun buying all this stuff.

But if you don't know how to take care of your remote controlled auto, then it will be all for nothing.

Remote controlled cars, whether nitro or electric, have to be properly and regularly maintained to ensure a smooth and long run every time it is operated. Always allow at least 30 minutes to perform maintenance.

Inspect it and make sure there is no physical damage. If there is physical damage, assess what is needed to be able to repair it. If there is no physical damage, clean it off with a clean towel. Use a small brush to clean off what the towel cannot.

If you're not going to be operating your vehicle for some time, drain the fuel tank. Failing to do that can build up condensation in the fuel tank and can seriously damage the engine.




Clean and oil the air filter and don't forget to add after-burn oil to keep the cylinder head lubricated for maximum performance.

Check tires for any damage. Check if there are any loose screws. Check the suspension. Check your batteries. Failing to do any of these will result in your automobiles poor performance.

All these things are important when owning a remote controlled car. So be sure that you're ready for this kind of responsibility when you decide to get one.

Andy West is a writer for Nitrotek, an online distributor of sophisticated and well made remote controlled products. From remote controlled boats to a remote controlled car, you can find it all at Nitrotek.co.uk. For more information visit them today.