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RC Cars For Beginners

If you're new to the world of RC vehicles, you can feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices in your first RC car. There are two types of RC cars, they either run via a charged battery cell (electric) or they are fuel powered (nitro). A great way to get your feet wet in the world of RC cars is to begin with an electric car and learn the nuances of radio controlled systems.

You can make the switch to the hobby grade vehicles at any time, but first you need to take the time to learn to control your vehicle. Plus the more expensive hobby grade vehicles, while certainly worth it, need more maintenance than your electric RC cars.

Be warned, once you get into the fun of RC cars, you'll find it is downright addictive. Many RC car enthusiasts enjoy getting the RC car they want and then upgrading and customizing. When you hit the track with your car, you'll see some outstanding customized jobs. A great car to start out with is the RC18T Buggy. This little powerhouse has 4-wheel drive and can keep up with other cars in its class with no problems. The Super 370 high performance motor will give this car a lot of extra push while the large back wheels will keep it gripping the road for sharp turns and moves.

If you're ready to jump into the RC car racing action yourself, look into starting your collection of RC cars with a fun Buggy that will leave your competition in the dust.
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