SubscribeThings have come a long way since I got a primitive RC car that had a zillion D batteries and a single button that made the car go in a circle. The latest Radio Controlled car set a record at over 134 mph.
One of the most well-known and reputable RC car companies is HPI Racing which makes the HPI Dash RTR: a good beginner car with a top speed of 12-15 mph. The Nitro TC3 and Tamiya Tamtech are used in RC competitions and go over 20 mph without modifications.
While the fastest RC cars are electric, gas powered cars are the fastest racing cars in lap races lasting up to an hour. The fuel used in nitro cars contains nitro methane and these bad daddies can exceed speeds of 80 mph. Check out cars such as the CEN CT4-S and Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec for $330 to over $400.
The speed demon of the RC world – the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec
If you are not looking for speed but want a replica of a monster truck, motor cycle or certain type of car like Ferrari, Maserati, BMW, Rolls, even stretch limos and SUVs you can check out local hobby stores or online retailers like trendtimes.com or xhobbystore.com. It is important to first determine what your price range is and if you are just using it for fun, or are looking to upgrade and get into actual competitions. It is best to make sure you are getting a car that you can find parts to online. With cheaper RC cars, if one part breaks, you are out of luck. High quality RC cars might be worth the extra price if you consider that you can continuously get new and better parts and customize it at will. Also, most likely only a certain part will wear out or break, and the better quality cars can easily be fixed for long-term use
RC BMW or Ferrari. The Ulti-mite driving machine.
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