Gas Powered Remote Control Cars - Pro's and Con's

Get ready to wave the checkered flag, because gas powered remote control cars can reach blistering speeds of 60 mph or more...WOW!! That number alone explains why racing gas powered remote control cars has become a hobby whose popularity is rapidly on the rise!

It's exciting to view and imagine the thundering gas powered rc cars engines as they’re revving up. It’s exhilarating to feel the raw power vibrating through your body and right to your remote control fingertips. And when you think about it, remote (radio) control cars really are the next best thing to actually experiencing the thrill of climbing behind the wheel of a high-performance automobile. But best of all, rc cars are very affordable and dramatically cheaper than the real thing!

Gas powered remote control cars are usually recommended for more experienced racers. However, hobbyists of all experience levels can appreciate this type of rc car for its authentic sounds and the real smells.

Most racers agree that this makes the experience more rewarding -- as compared to the relative quietness of electric rc cars -- because you get a good sense of what it must be like to be in a real NASCAR pit!

Another benefit to racing gas powered remote control cars is the fact that they can run on and on, as long as you have enough fuel to feed the beast! And if this isn't enough to make you want to find an rc version of your favorite muscle car, many gas powered rc cars can be tuned to go much faster than their electric counterparts. On the other hand, there are some trade-offs worth mentioning:

  • Most gas powered remote control cars do not come with a reverse option. This can be a little annoying when it comes to retrieving your car.
  • Gas powered rc cars are much more complex than electric rc cars. This means that it will require more frequent and meticulous tuning, and more overall maintenance.
  • Racing gas powered remote control cars must be held outdoors because of the fumes and the noise. It's about as unappealing as trying to race real high-performance cars indoors -- not to mention what those fumes could do to you!
  • Gas powered rc cars are generally more expensive to buy and to operate than their rc electric car counterparts.
It's for these reasons that beginners may opt for an rc electric car -- to become accustomed to the requirements and expectations, as well as to discover how serious a racer they wish to become. But, whether you're looking for the more realistic experience provided by gas powered remote control cars or want to keep things simple with an rc electric car, rest assured that either choice will bring you hours of fun and excitement.
 

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