Kamis, 31 Juli 2008
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Electric RC Cars--More Fun Than Video Games!
In this day and age of video games, electric RC cars are almost an anachronism. 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. RC cars, despite their sophisticated remote controls, are just good old-fashioned family fun. They appeal to kids of all ages and there are models for every taste and every budget.
One thing about radio control cars that I find especially appealing is that the same technology works in tiny little cars just a few inches long all the way to impressive 1/6-scale and even 1/4-scale models that can be several feet long. This means you can have fun with RC toy cars even in small play areas. 1/8 or 1/6-scale cars require more space, so they are best used outdoors or perhaps in a large den with hardwood floors.
Another thing I like about electric RC cars is the large variety of models. You can literally find just about anything. There are cartoonish cars like, for example, the Speed Racer Mach V or some of the stars from the Pixar movie "Cars." There are cars from famous TV series, such as the "General Lee" 1969 Dodge Charger featured in "The Dukes of Hazzard." There are tricked-out Cadillac Escalades, customized Hondas and Mitsubishis, dropped Mustangs and Camaros, and any number of cool concept cars. Fans of off-road vehicles will find Hummers, monster trucks, Jeeps and just about anything else that can tackle obstacles and rough terrain. And, of course, there are rare exotics like Ferraris and Lamborghinis in all their glory.
Despite their generally very low prices, electric remote control cars are of amazingly high quality. I have some that have survived rough treatment and a lot of use for many years. I also like the fact that you can pick from highly stylized cars all the way to ultra-realistic ones that look like shrunken versions of the real thing.
There are a few things to look out for when buying an RC car. Obviously, you want something that doesn't fall apart after the first couple of play sessions. Most are quite good, so that's generally not an issue. What's most important to me is that the electric motor has enough power. There's nothing worse than having a shiny red Ferrari and the thing barely moves. Or a tough-looking off-road truck that cannot even climb over the smallest bump. The favorite RC cars in my home are those that reach dizzying speeds or are powerful enough to rumble over rough terrain outdoors and negotiate steep inclines and obstacles.
My own favorite electric RC car is a 1/10-scale truck that literally pops wheelies when I let it rip. It has thick, grippy rubber tires, a two-speed transmission, and enough punch and torque to never get stuck. We've had more fun with that truck than with any video game, and that's saying a lot.
About the Author
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Rabu, 30 Juli 2008
Make Your Own RC Drift Tires
Back before RC drifting become as commercial as it is today, we used to use a couple of tricks to get ourselves sideways, I explore a little drift history and explain how you can make your own drift tires on a shoestring.
As soon as I realized that 1/10 scale remote control cars were almost identical to real cars, I knew they would drift, the only problem was that without an incredibly powerful motor and a huge tire budget it just wasn't a reality.
At first we tried to change the surface, as there quiet a few places where you can drift really well on rubber tires, underground parking lots for example. It wasn't until a few months later that we started to experiment with changing the tires to drift, the first thing we did to tape the tires, this involves using insulation tape to leave the tire without any traction, there is a specific way which works the best, you only tape the outside edges of your tire, or what I found also works as taking a strip down the center of each tire, but leaving the edges open rubber.
You need to experiment to find out what works best with your particular car and driving style.
It wasn't long after we first started drifting that other types of tires started to pop up, Tamiya released a drift tire which was a very hard rubber, this gave a little too much traction, but with a nitro car they are just perfect. Yokomo had a set of tires that included two hard plastic rings, they were replaceable, but at a pretty steep cost, they later retired these for a solid center replaceable ring, that still wares out too quickly and costs too much to replace.
Currently the tire of choice is a completely hard tire made from polyethylene, which give a very nice amount of grip for drifting, these are last much longer than the tape or hard rubber tires. In me experience the polyethylene tires can last well over a year.
To fit the polyethylene tires the best way to do it is to heat up the tire and cool down the rim, I put the rims in a fridge for a few hours and use a hair dryer to heat up the tires, then they slide over each other and when they cool down / heat up the polyethylene tire will fit snugly on the rims.
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a drift tire is what everyone else is using, it's difficult to compete with people who are using a different type of tire as it will make your car perform differently to the one on the track, if you have too much traction you'll have too much speed, then you will out run the others, which would be a good thing if you were racing. no enough traction and you won't be able to keep up with the big drifts.
Taping your tires is a great place to start, but it doesn't last long, at best only a couple of runs, and it's not something you can use in a competition and expect to place.
About the Author
Gregory Alexander is member of Drift Karnage - RC Drifting team and is currently competing in the D10 Drift Series, a more detailed article, including pictures can be found here -> www.rcspares.com.
Selasa, 29 Juli 2008
Stewart Fined For Being Stewart in USAC
After conducting himself unbecoming of a NASCAR driver, oh, wait, this is a USAC fine.. sorry.
Calling his behavior "unacceptable," Tony Stewart was fined $10k and placed on probation for the rest of the year within USAC. He could make it the perfect sweep and get on the S-List of NASCAR too if he tries hard enough.
On top of that, Stewart will also be paying to replace the radios and uniforms of the USAC officials. (What the heck did he do to them?)
source: http://www.thatsracin.comStewart's Temper Flares In USAC?
They're saying that while Stewart was representing himself as a USAC Midget car owner, got into it with officials where he slapped the headset off one official and shoved another. It's reported that both of these magic quality moments was caught on video tape.
When he was quizzed by a reporter about last Friday, Stewart referenced it as a "disagreement."
Is Tony already letting the stress of his new upcoming Cup scenario get under his skin to the point where he's reverting to his natural, snappy state of being. The Tony we all first were introduced to in his early years in Cup under Joe Gibbs Racing? It is the persona many have grown to enjoy and maybe it's not a bad thing, but hopefully shoving officials was just a simple misunderstanding because frankly, it does not make sense to me that he would do something like that this late in his career.
Source: pmj.com
Cyclone Radio Control Car
A Cyclone RC comes with all-terrain rubber tires and suspension shocks. What does this mean? This means that aside from being a speed demon on normal roads, you can bring the Cyclone to a dirt road and it will still leave the other RCs behind in a literal "eat my dust" type of race. You can bring it and use it in almost any kind of terrain, whether rocky, dusty, flat, bumpy, etc. The Cyclone RC is truly an RC that collectors must get their hands on. It is a great combination of speed and power.
Perhaps the only problem you will experience with the Cyclone RC is the fact that it gets dusty and dirty when you use it in that kind of terrain and you will spend some time cleaning it afterwards. It is a minor problem compared with the other problems other RCs experience initially (tire trouble, suspension problems, motor problems, etc.). The silver or black color will come out in a different shade when it goes through dirt, but you will be happy to see the amount of dust it kicks up in the air as it picks up speed. Be sure to watch though, since you might ram an unwanted obstruction which could cause damage to the RC.
RC collectors must have the Cyclone included in their collection. It is a highlight of any RC collection due to the fact that it is a high speed vehicle, yet has no equal of its size when in comes to all-terrain function. It is really easy to control too, as there are two speed controls - one low and one high. The low speed control comes in handy when going through rough terrain, and when the road evens out, push the high speed control to see how fast the Cyclone can go.
The above article was written by Nicole Steffanson on behalf of Baby Gift Station, a Pet Gifts, Personalized Pet Gifts, Paw Prints Gifts for Pet Lovers and other pet gifts and baby gifts store.
Senin, 28 Juli 2008
Get Cheap to Learn About Rcs
The cheapest RCs can cost in the area of $30. Elenco Electronics makes a radio controlled car kit for $29.95. The purpose of their production is specifically for new RC users and probably enthusiasts. A same one by Ramsey costs around $32.95. By buying any of these less expensive RC kits, you will learn how to assemble a radio controlled car from scratch. There is an instruction manual which will guide you through the entire process. Since you are probably new in the area of RCs, these types of car kits should be what you will get. Not only will you learn how to assemble, you will also learn how an RC really works - from how you control it with the remote to how it actually moves around. You should not expect too much from these inexpensive models - don't expect that they will blow away other RCs in terms of speed. In fact, when you try to race it, you will probably be left behind by some of the others with higher models. The real targets of these RC kits are beginners, which is why they don't cost as much as the more advanced models.
It's important to start with cheap radio controlled cars because of two things - one, you will save money if you find out that you have little interest in this hobby. The hundreds of dollars you will spend should you decide to get a high model immediately would only be wasted. At least if you get a cheaper model, you didn't have to spend as much. Two, you can learn easier and better. If you don't get the assembly right the first time, start over. This is the perfect learning tool for RCs, since it is very generic, yet at the same time covers a lot of important ground. Your future RC assemblies will be much easier once you have gotten past the first time.
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Minggu, 27 Juli 2008
Are Electric Cars A Part Of Your Future?
Electric cars are all together cleaner and safer for our environment. By driving electric cars, our generation will virtually eliminate air pollution and make the air cleaner for future generations. Cleaner air to breathe is a necessity and electric cars can work to provide that.
Electric cars are more affordable than fuel powered cars. Studies on electric cars have shown that for a passenger vehicle it will cost less to run the electric cars, than filling your car up every week with gas. In fact, for about $30, electric cars can operate for one full month. With the price of fuel on the rise at a consistent speed, electric cars would offer our finances a nice break. Maintenance is more affordable as well; you will not have to worry about changing the oil, submitting your car for a smog check, or having a tune up performed on electric cars.
Noise pollution is something we all complain about, especially within the bigger cities. Electric cars provide a quieter environment for everyone concerned. The future of electric cars mean no more 3 AM wake up calls by our neighbor's loud cars. Furthermore, those that live close to busy streets and highways will sleep and live easier without the extra noises from the cars driving down the streets.
One problem about electric cars is at the present time it cannot travel extremely far without needing a charge. 25 to 60 miles on one charge is about all you can expect at this point in time. However, some areas offer "charging stations", for example those in California can stop at a charging station and charge their electric cars for longer trips. It takes about three hours to fully charge the electric cars before you are ready to go again. The technology of electric cars is still being manufactured and research; we can expect great things in the markets in the future.
In the end, we all live here on earth and are all responsible for its preservation. Everyone needs to do their part, however seemingly small that may be. Use of electric cars is only one possibility to consider in preserving quality of life on earth for ours and future generations.
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This article is Copyright © 2006, Heather Colman. Find more electric car resources at electric-cars-report.info.
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