In Praise of Electric RC Cars
Sunday July 27, 2008
So much of the buzz centers on nitro, nitro, nitro. And planes seem to get a more attention than cars and trucks. I like nitro RCs and I'd like to become a better RC helicopter pilot. But it's nice to be reminded of the simple fun of electric cars. One writer says electric cars are more fun than video games. He makes some good points. I'm not going to give up my PlayStation or Wii, but I gotta agree:
"They are real, they are loads of fun, and they don't cost a lot. They don't keep you glued to a TV set or in the house. There are no levels to master, there is no boring repetition, and the game is never over or done."
In a comment to an older post on going nitro, a reader makes the point "With a nitro you require a lot of open space. Electric you can run just about everywhere." That's another voice in favor of the electric RC. How about you? Are there other reasons you choose electric over nitro -- or choose RCs of any kind over video games or other activities?
Comments
I started out with electrics, but I got out because I was frustrated with all the “New” motors, batteries, chargers, dischargers etc that you needed to be competative! Then you spent 3 DAYS on 1 race day. You had to charge batteries, then race them, then do post battery maintenance! Pain in the rear! With nitro you go to the track, add fuel, race
then your done. The only charging is the receiver pack and glowplug starter, which is a simple wall charger. No post race work. Nitro is harder to find a place to race, because of the noise. So I have had to go back into electrics. I now have 4 times the “stuff” to keep after.
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