Hello Racers!
With our Track Building getting close to completion, we wanted to cover a topic that is important to us! We want our all of our racers to have a great experience at our track, but in order to do so we want everyone to display proper racing etiquette!
1. The Drivers Stand:
2. Driving:
A few notes in general:
A few notes: Content was adapted from RC Truck Stop and Track Etiquette by Shaun Duffy.
]]>After doing some research I finally narrowed down some of my favorite RC youtube channels! These are in no specific order. So check all of them out!
#1 Ultimate RC
This channel has been around for quite a bit and unfortunately the owner no longer posts videos. However, if you are looking for product reviews this is by far one of the best channels! There are also some videos entitled: "In the Workshop" which show you step by step instructions for a variety of mechanical work. Also if you are looking to watch some awesome videos of RC Cars being driven around the track! Then this is the channel for you!
#2 Live RC
This youtube channel is perfect for watching the latest races! It's great for keeping up with RC news and watching live stream races. They broad cast races like ROAR Fuel Off-Road nationals! Imagine waking up, sipping on a cup of joe, eating eggs and bacon, and watching Races all over the country LIVE.
This channel is the Jack of all Trades when it comes to Short Course vehicles. This channel includes kit reviews, tool videos, a "How to Build" series, Q & A videos, R/C phone calls with friends, and more! If you want to know how to put a car together, maintain it, or find out which short course will be a good fit for you, this is the channel to go to!
#4 Neobuggy
This channel is based out of Europe and captures all of the perantinostravel scene over there! It covers the EURO race series and interviews professional RC drivers. This channel also has footage of Worlds! It's perfect to see what is going on in RC all of the world, and to find out the latest information on professional RC Drivers.
This channel is similar to Neobuggy in the sense that it covers the European RC scene. But it also includes some tutorials on how to build certain cars and behind the scenes footage of these large races. The video quality is pretty good and one of my favorite parts is that they show the rankings of the drivers as you would see in Nascar or even horse racing. If racing was going to be broadcasted on TV this would be the channel to do it.
This channel reveals new cars all the time and will review them so you know what you're getting before you make the purchase! They also have features like Tool Tuesday where the go over the latest tools and how to use them. This channel shows you how to upgrade cars and will review things like tires as well. I find this channel helpful when trying to figure what the best things to put in and on my car. I also get enjoyment out of the running videos, in order to see how the car handles.
#7 RC Overload
While this channel covers a bunch of RC Cars it also features Drones, planes and more! There are unboxing videos, but I am entertained more by the bashing, jumping, and drifting videos! This channel will also show you how to build a Sakura, HPI Baja, and more! He also show cars like the Losi Mini Cooper! All around fun on this channel!
#8 IJumpRC
You guess it! This channel is full of RC action videos! Who doesn't want to watch a RC Car vs a Watermelon? This channel is pure fun and adds an exciting twist to RC! Also who doesn't like to watch videos with a series of RC Fails? If you're looking to be entertained or wonder what it would be like to beat up on your cars then check out this channel!
#9 1967illya
This channel is all about projects! Have you ever wondered how to make Angel Eye LED's for your RC Car? Well here's your chance! This channel is also full of rock crawlers and extreme hill challenges! Want to mix things up with your crawler? Then this is the channel for you!
To finish up this top 10 list we are bringing in the rear with Drone Racing. Imagine this: Neon Lights filling the room, First person Point of View Racing, an empty football stadium with nothing but the sounds of engines, and the night crawling over the walls as you race for the podium. Drone Racing can be done in abandoned buildings, stadiums, and around major landmarks. You have to see this for yourself in order to believe it.
This ends our round up of awesome RC channels! What are your favorite channels, that make the cut? Leave in the comments below!
]]>Goal: Determine what is the best fit for you!
RC Lingo:
RTR
Recommendations: Racing- Slash 4x4 There are other monster truck and vehicles people use for fun here.
These are cars that essentially have everything you need to immediately start running the car. No building required.
Pros
Cons
Kit
Kits are a box full of parts that you are required to put together. You are building your car from the ground up.
Recommendations:
Pros
Cons
Overall, we typically recommend that first time users buy a RTR car. If you really are committed to the hobby then go for the kit. Patience is key. Most high quality racing cars are kits but RTR are good for beginners. Some kits are more expensive then RTR because they are higher quality. What are your opinions and tips when deciding between kits and RTR?
Feel free to come in to our shop if you would like further assistance!
Sources: "Hobby Level: Kit or RTR?" Beginning RC.
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Welcome to the world of radio control! perantinostravel is all about helping new comers or beginners decide which type of RC Car is best for them. This series will also include a bunch of other tips and tricks that all RC Car drivers won't want to miss!
Today we are going to start at the first basic question you will want to ask yourself. Should I buy an electric or nitro car?
To start, we are going to make a list of things you should know about each type. You can then look at this list and decide if a nitro or electric rc car sounds like a good fit for you.
Electric Cars are much faster then Nitro cars with upgrades. Typically, manufacturers stock Ready to Run (RTR) models with basic parts that are mostly plastic. If you are really into speed, you can upgrade to better, more durable metal parts for higher performance.
60+ mph here we come! A lot of the expensive items are a one time purchase and then you can use them in almost any electric car you buy! They also last a long time, if you take care of it!
Summary from Beginning RC
Nitro | Electric | |
Speed, RTR | Very Good | Fair |
Speed, upgraded | Great | Great |
Acceleration | Very Good | Great |
Power band | RPM-happy | Torquey |
Ease of starting out | Medium | Easy |
Maintenance | Can be difficult | Medium |
Initial purchase cost | High | Low |
Long-term cost | Medium | Low to Very High, depending upon how fast you want to go |
Sound level | Loud | Quiet |
Driving environments | Almost exclusively outdoors | Indoors or out, but nothing wet |
Key strengths | Fast out of the box, realistic sound, long runtimes | Easy to get started with, clean, quiet |
Key weaknesses | Loud, messy, tuning can be difficult | Batteries take time to charge, upgrading to go very fast can be very expensive |
Sources: RC Web Car, Beginner RC Cars how to choose the best, ( 2016).
Beginning RC, General Buying Decisions: Nitro vs Electric
]]>We are back again with some helpful information on RC Car Batteries! This article will help you determine which type of battery is a good fit for you and the advantages vs disadvantages of each type.
Note: When choosing a battery you have to make sure you have the proper charger that works with that battery type.
Let's Get into it!
LiPo:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
"LiPos are made of carbon and highly reactive lithium, which can store a lot of energy. With the flat structure the inner resistance is smaller (UPOWER)."
NiMH:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
"NiMH batteries use hydrogen to store energy, with nickel and another metal (such as titanium) keeping a lid on the hydrogen ions. It often comes in a cylindrical shape.(UPOWER)."
What are your opinions on these Batteries? Leave us a comment below! Check out our Batteries Here.
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