Electric RC cars???????

NoName

how do they make electric rc cars, like im not sure how to say it but like make them go at different speeds (the same rc car)

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My husband used to race electric (battery powered) r/c cars. There are different motors, and gearing that allow you to increase the speed. There is a throttle on the remote control that allows you to change speed while driving. It takes a lot of skill and knowledge to not over gear your motor or you can use up all the battery power before the race is over. Battery capacity and voltage plays a roll in it as well. Many races have limits on the types of batteries, motors, wheels and weight of the vehicles to make it a fair race. There are several magazines and websites dedicated to the hobby/sport.

SHOULD I GET AN ELECTRIC OR GAS RC CAR?

Q. i really want a remote control car but im not too sure what to get. i want one that goes fast, but i dont want a noisy one. are there any fast electric rc cars that are fast and quiet?? and can u get like silencer type thing for a gas rc car so its less noisy?

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Electric. Cheaper, faster, better for the environment, and easier. Get a Traxxas Rustler VXL. I have a Rustler. They go 70 mph!

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I want to buy an RC car gas or electric ?

Q. What are some good websites to find deals and good selection? Which one is better ? What is a good price for a decent car? I see people selling on Craigslist their buggy type looking cars but I have seen people in parking lots with Lambos and other brand cars so I'm looking for something like that thank you

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if you bored with electric cars, gas cars provide additional excitement. gas cars are fast and automatic transmission (two to three gears). no need to wait for batteries to charge, just refill the fuel tank. gas cars are normally running on wide open areas of land. but Sometimes the engine does not want to run at all, noise and more complex. electric powered RC cars easy to build and always ready to run but batteries are getting expensive

some people are excited about the new RC car, You can try here for it

BigTime Muscle RC Electric Car?

Gunmetal

I have a 1:18 electric RC car. It is a Big Time Muscle tm and is from Jada Toys. It has a 6.3 v battery and runs on a fairly fast motor. I need to know if it is possible to install a bigger motor. If i put a bigger motor do i need a bigger battery ? since im getting more current and voltage should i change any other components to avoid a burnout of some sort such as resistors, capacitors, etc. ?
In other words i am trying to make this sucker faster and have more power when going through unsmooth terrain

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Sure you can.
If you put in a larger capacity battery with a higher voltage that will increase the power. A 7.2v stick pack like one of these would be ideal...

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Category&CategoryID=99205510

Just be sure to keep all the connectors from your existing battery, they might be different if you buy a new battery.

If you plan on changing the motor, you might have to buy a new electronic speed control to suit a more powerful motor. Also, motors aren't all the same size. 1/10 scale cars have 540 or 550 size motors, 1/18 scale cars have smaller motors probably 370. The number refers to the size of the motor casing or can, so don't think it's going to be less powerful because of the lower number.

If you change the motor and not the speed control, you'll risk frying the motor or speed control. Or both.

This motor would be perfect, as it's designed for 1/18 scale cars anyway...

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=26672

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What Is A Good Website For Electric RC Car Parts?

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logobadboy

My dad has recently given me a old Futaba FX-10 electric RC car and i need new parts for it. No parts in specific but just a sight that has numerous parts that i could buy. I NEED ANSWERS PEOPLE SO PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!!

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This R/C is a dinosaur so it will be hard to find parts for it.

http://www.towerhobbies.com or your local hobby shop would be a good place to start.
Also http://www.tamiyaclub.com/ Go to the forum and do a search for Futaba FX-10. There is tons of good info there that could help you

Here is the manual for it, if that helps you
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/fx10-manual.pdf

Best of luck

Can you take the elecric motor out of a rc car and replace it with a nitro motor?

Cody

I was just wondering if I could upgarde my electric rc car by replacing the motor with a nitro motor so I could go faster through grass and mud.

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I wouldn't think the two are compatible! Nitro also requires a fuel reservoir and is likely to get hotter. The two are not interchangable or you would be able to buy them as such.

Take a look at the specifications of the two types of models (and the petrol ones for that matter) at http://www.nitropro.co.uk

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What Is A Good Website For Electric RC Car Parts?

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logobadboy

My dad has recently given me a old Futaba FX-10 electric RC car and i need new parts for it. No parts in specific but just a sight that has numerous parts that i could buy. I NEED ANSWERS PEOPLE SO PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!!

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This R/C is a dinosaur so it will be hard to find parts for it.

http://www.towerhobbies.com or your local hobby shop would be a good place to start.
Also http://www.tamiyaclub.com/ Go to the forum and do a search for Futaba FX-10. There is tons of good info there that could help you

Here is the manual for it, if that helps you
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/fx10-manual.pdf

Best of luck

Can you take the elecric motor out of a rc car and replace it with a nitro motor?

Cody

I was just wondering if I could upgarde my electric rc car by replacing the motor with a nitro motor so I could go faster through grass and mud.

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I wouldn't think the two are compatible! Nitro also requires a fuel reservoir and is likely to get hotter. The two are not interchangable or you would be able to buy them as such.

Take a look at the specifications of the two types of models (and the petrol ones for that matter) at http://www.nitropro.co.uk

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Can you take the elecric motor out of a rc car and replace it with a nitro motor?

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Cody

I was just wondering if I could upgarde my electric rc car by replacing the motor with a nitro motor so I could go faster through grass and mud.

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I wouldn't think the two are compatible! Nitro also requires a fuel reservoir and is likely to get hotter. The two are not interchangable or you would be able to buy them as such.

Take a look at the specifications of the two types of models (and the petrol ones for that matter) at http://www.nitropro.co.uk

How to build an electric rc car from scratch or a good rc kit that is fast and waterproof?

Jay Pye

It needs to be under 250$ and needs to be from scratch. I need instructions and parts needed to create the electric rc and I also need it to be waterproof. If to buy all the materials is to expensive then what is a really good rc kit that is waterproof.

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Seeing that there are no indication of scale size, for that price here are the options:
"1/16 Ford Mustang Boss 302 by Traxxas Ford's Iconic Muscle Car, With Titan 550 Power!" This has waterproof electronics. Suggested retail $200.00
"MODEL 7308: Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta (Brushed), Fully assembled, Ready-To-Race®,
with TQ⢠AM radio system, Titan® 12T 550 motor, XL-2.5 electronic speed control,
7.2 volt NiMH battery & charger, and Race Replica painted body." 1/16 scale, suggested retail $225.00

1/10 scale HPI & Kyosho also have kits, not sure if they have waterproof electronics. Enjoy.

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