RC Cars

One of the latest releases from HPI Racing is the Brama 10B RTR 4WD buggy. This 1/10th scale is designed for low maintenance and has a good price for a 1/10th-scale 4WD. Unlike Hot Bodies, which is the racing division for HPI Racing, this car is more for the novice or sportsman as an entry-level 4WD RC car. It claims good durability, but has extensive use of mostly nylon/composite plastic components. Some seem very durable, but this car probably would need some upgrades for serious off-road competitive racing. For fun in the neighborhood and just getting started, it is though the perfect choice and has some great features.

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This is one monster truck ready and willing to tear-up the track. CEN Racing claims a 2nd Place finish at the 2007 Monster Truck Nationals and their website exclaims that they were the only truck that didn't break in the A-main finals. Sporting a 5.0 cc Corsa engine and a 2-speed transmission, this truck is claims to reach speeds of about 45 mph. That is some Monster truck.

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Some critical characteristics to an excellent road racing car is weight-distribution for good balance and handling, excellent power to weight ratio for quick acceleration, and an efficient drive train system for getting good range for sustained performance. Wait, we are talking about RC cars right? Well, even in RC racing, these are some key characteristics to winning races and the Team Associated TC4 RTR Touring Car comes well prepared for competitive RC racing. It has some of these race winning design features such as an efficient shaft drive system, good weight distribution of the motor versus the battery pack and excellent use of graphite components for low weight for good acceleration, but the strength and stiffness needed for good handling.

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Designed and build for competitive 1/8th scale nitro buggy racing, Steve O'Donnell crafted an exceptional platform. Being a kit and made for serious competitors, this model will require your choice of radio, engine, and even racing tires. The parts and materials chosen are first class for this type of RC buggy, positioning of components on the chasis are ideal for excellent performance. With it's race proven chasis, O'Donnell's Z01-B would be an excellent choice for the serious buggy racer looking for an adjustable, race-capable platform moving up from the RTR models popular in your clubs.

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The DuraTrax Mini Quake is a 1/18th scale 4WD truck with Monster Truck styling. It should have good performance with it's 8 oil filled shocks and a simple, but effective chasis layout. DuraTrax also offers the 1 year Stress-Tech Guarantee on i's plastic components. This model is an excellent choice for someone just starting out in RC or even a seasoned RC racer looking for something to run around the yard for fun.

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The Duratrax Evader EXB is a 1/0th scale RTR electric 2WD racing buggy that has what it takes to get starter in this exciting hobby. Designed as an entry level 1/10th scale machine, this buggy is very capable and has some nice standard equipment for the aspiring racer. This buggy is also RTR so you will be racing in no time after a quick charger and some basic set-up at the track.

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Duratrax Evader EXT RTR Race Truck is a great 1/10th-scale 2WD electric stadium truck for the aspiring RC racer. Being Ready-To-Run, you will be enjoying your truck at your local track in short order. The truck features a Photon Speed 2 540 motor which will give your great performance as you kick-up that dirt on the corners and fly off the jumps.

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The 1/10th-scale Traxxas Rustler VXL Electric RC Stadium Truck is a wickedly fast 2WD racer designed with brushless technology for blazing speed and LiPo battery performance. Traxxas has taken it's popular Rustler stadium truck and maxed it out with a "Verlineon extreme brushless horsepower". The results will give you exciting thrills at your local track with this RTR stadium truck R/C racer.

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In the beginning of on-road RC Car racing, racers had to build their own starter boxes from wood and a simple motor. I remember having one that I covered with monokote film to protect the wood from the racing fuel and grease. The advantages of a home-made box was that it was sized perfect for your car and you could add a draw or other nice features. But, these boxes where very heavy and seemed to always need adjusting. Today, the modern racer has the choice of several excellent starter boxes with Duratrax's Kwik-Pit Universal Starter Box being a great choice for the 1/8-scale or 1/10th scale on-road and off-road nitro racer.

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Duratrax has two battery packs available which may suit your needs. They have a 3700 model which stands for 3700mAh at 7.4V which has a max charge rate of 3.7A. Also, they have a 5400 model which is rated at 5400 mAh at 7.4V and a max charge rate of 5.4A. Both packs are built securely with impact and puncture-resistant ABS case.

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