Initial D RC Car - Trueno AE86 Project D

The Initial D story has sold over 39 million copies of the manga, has a long running series of anime on TV, and now has a full length movie feature.

I have been a fan of Initial D, and here is my tribute, a 1/10 scale remote control replica of the Trueno AE86 driven by Takumi in Stage 4 - Project D.

Mini Nitro RC Cars

This model will simply blow you away. Imagine stuffing a nitro engine into a 1/18 4wd touring car... and you get the soon to be released XRAY NT18. Simply awesome.

The must buy rc product for Christmas 2005!

Photo credit: teamxray.com

Yokomo MB-4, Initial D Car, Racing RC Cars

CONTENTS

* Yokomo MB-4
* Initial D Car
* Racing RC Cars

RCCarTips #62 contains review of the new Yokomo MB-4 electric buggy, project building of the Initial D AE86 rc car, and photos of equipment for racing rc cars. Visit www.rccartips.com for more info.

RC Car Bodies

I went into my local hobby shop today looking to buy a classic rc car body, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. And before I was to inquire about it, a fully painting Lancia Delta rally car body caught my eye.

So, I bought both bodies. In the coming weeks I hope to complete the Lancia rc rally car on a TL-01 chassis and the classic Alfa Romeo GTA on a Tamiya M04 chassis.

Can't wait to finish and run these beauties.

CEN Genesis, HPI Savage Monster Trucks

Here is a review contributed by Brando about his CEN Genesis 46 and HPI Savage nitro powered rc monster trucks. There is also a side by side photo of the two models, you can see the size difference.

RCCarAction Reader's Choice, RC Community, New Cars and Trucks

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Vol 1, Issue 61 Subscribers: 3,617+ July 31, 2005
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CONTENTS

* RCCarAction Reader's Choice 2005
* CEN Genesis and HPI Savage - RC Community
* New RC Cars and Trucks

RCCarTips newsletter 61 is about what reader's like (Car of the Year 2005, Electric Rc Buggy, electric truck, touring cars, nitro buggy, nitro trucks, transmitter, fuel, engine, and more).

RCCarTips.com is also an r/c community, where subscriber reviews, articles and r/c photos are submitted and posted on the site. Feel free to join the community of rc enthusiasts.

And as always, links to recommended online hobby shops and more resources.

New RC Cars and Trucks List

Hello. With new rc cars and trucks coming out almost every month, it is sometimes hard to know what to buy. Here is a listing of 6 popular manufacturers and their newest remote control models.

About RC Cars, 2005 Mustang GTR, R/C News

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Vol 1, Issue 60 Subscribers: 3,584+ July 2, 2005
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CONTENTS

* About RCCarTips
* 2005 Ford Mustang GTR - Real vs. R/C
* RC News and Headlines
* Where to Buy

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ABOUT RCCARTIPS

Hi,

RCCarTips.com is a website created by a single person,
myself. Started in Jan 2003, I still continue to update it. I'm
happy it has been visited so many times, thanks for making this
one of the more popular rc cars website on the internet. Below
are statistics from Jan 2003 - June 2005.

Page views: 2,232,862
eBook downloads: 6,892
Subscribers: 3,584
Tips: 100+

http://www.rccartips.com/about-rccartips.htm

So again, thanks for being a loyal reader, and hope you can
help spread the word about RCCarTips.com. Feel free to
forward this email to your friends or post on your own
website

Best Nitro RC Trucks for 2005

RCCARTIPS.com Newsletter / Ezine

Reading Time ~ 3 minutes

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* Nitro RC Trucks - Best for 2005
* Traxxas Nitro Jato - 55+ mph!
* Where to Buy

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NITRO RC TRUCKS - BEST FOR 2005

For a change, here is a guide for buying 2wd nitro rc trucks, also
popularly known as nitro stadium trucks.

For 2005, there seems to be one nitro rc truck that stands out
from the competition, both in acceleration and top speed. It also
has one of the best looking bodies I've seen among stadium trucks.

Here are some of the popular models top speed:

Traxxas Jato - 55mph
Traxxas Nitro Rustler - 47mph
Team Losi XXX-NT Sport RTR - 45mph
Duratrax Nitro Evader ST RTR - 37.3mph
Associated RC10GT RTR - 36mph

And time to reach top speed (i.e. acceleration):

Traxxas Jato -5.8sec
Traxxas Nitro Rustler - 5.25sec
Team Losi XXX-NT Sport RTR - 5.41sec
Duratrax Nitro Evader ST RTR - 4.29sec
Associated RC10GT RTR - 5.76sec

Website About RC Cars

Hi, not a day goes by that I do not think about r/c cars. Since 1978 till today, I still enjoy them. Whether it is building a new kit, to club or racing in other countries, or to simply bash around, I still have fun.

And lately I've enjoyed building and maintaining a website about the hobby I've enjoyed for over 2 decades. I find it so enjoyable to own an rc car website that is read worldwide and has had over 1 million page views.

The website is called RCCarTips.com, and it is my pleasure to write about anything related to radio control cars and trucks. I invite you to take a look and hopefully learn more about the hobby.

Father's Day Gift... a Remote Control Car

What to give your dad or husband this father's day? How about something different and fun, such as a remote control car? Guys love cars, and the hobby of r/c cars fulfill the fantasy of owning and racing exotic cars. Imagine the look on his face when he opens your father's day gift and finds a nitro rc car or big monster truck!

So what are you waiting for? Here is a website to help you choose and order remote controlled cars and trucks online.

More at www.rccartips.com

Remote Control Cars

Remote control cars come in many sizes such as 1/24, 1/18, 1/12, 1/10, 1/8 and 1/5. The 1/24th scale is small, the 1/5th scale is large.

1/24 - Kyosho Mini Z, Tamiya Tamtech
1/18 - HPI Micro RS4
1/12 - Associated 12i, HPI Mini RS4
1/10 - Associated Nitro TC3 and RC10GT, HPI Dash and Nitro RS4, OFNA OB4, Traxxas Nitro T-Maxx and Nitro 4-Tec.
1/8 - HPI Nitro Savage 21, OFNA Titan and Ultra MBX, Tamiya Terra Crusher.

Read more at www.rccartips.com.

Tamiya Remote Control Cars

Here is a page listing all Tamiya remote control cars, from their first model (Porsche 943 Turbo) to their latest product releases. Tamiya is synonymous with rc cars and trucks and is one of the biggest model companies in the world today. Besides radio control, Tamiya also produces scale models such as wartime figures, tanks, airplanes and static display models.

Indoor Helis - Aerohawk, Hummingbird, Piccolo, ESky4ch

One of the thrills of buying rc helicopters is the ability to fly and hover indoors. Imagine the fun of flying a radio controlled heli inside your home or office cubicle to relieve stress and have some fun.

Popular indoor helis are the Aerohawk, Hummingbird, Piccolo and ESky4ch. If you visit forums, lots of hobbyists give good feedback on the Hummingbird and Piccolo.

Secrets of Nitro RC Cars

You can also download the free ebook "Secrets of Nitro RC Cars." Currently 4,954+ downloads.

Gas RC cars are actually simpler and require less equipment than electric RC cars. All you need to buy are the following:

1. Car 2. 2-stroke engine 3. Radio control system 4. Glow plug igniter 5. Glow plug (included in the engine) 6. Fuel 7. Fuel bottle 8. AA-size batteries

The best part is companies are now selling ready-to-run (rtr) gas RC cars that come complete with all the equipment mentioned above. Simply open the box, put fuel, start the engine, and enjoy playing!

RC Helicopters - Megatech, Kyosho, Raptor

Here is a new webpage about rc helicopters, from those you can buy from department stores to radio control models that can fly hundreds of feet in the air, do loops and fly upside down. From electric indoor flight to gas outdoor acrobatic flyers, there is an rc helicopter model for everyone.

Intro to RC Cars

Updated is the rc cars page on www.rccartips.com. If you're new or a beginner, take a visit, you'll find a lot of useful information about radio control cars. From the cheapest to expensive, this rc cars website will help you become an expert.

Go take a visit and start having fun!

Radio Control Car Tips #58

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* RC Car Reviews and Photos
* Best Radio Control Touring Cars
* Tips for a Faster R/C Touring Car

Traxxas Nitro Jato RTR RC Truck

Traxxas is well known for two things: 1) RC Trucks and 2) Ready to Run RTR model kits. And now comes the 55mph Traxxas Nitro Jato RTR, a 2wd stadium truck that is simply one of the fastest in it's category.

RTR RC Trucks... Electric and Nitro

If your new to the hobby, you're in luck. Buying is so easy with rtr rc trucks. For electric rc trucks, rtr models usually include the truck, radio control system, batteries, and charger. For nitro rc trucks, rtr models usually come with the truck, radio control system, gas engine, fuel, glow starter, and batteries.

Tamiya TNX RTR (Gas Powered)

Being a fan of Tamiya rc cars and trucks for over 25 years, I can honestly recommend buying the Tamiya TNX RTR. Excellent instruction manual and easy to handle design makes the Tamiya TNX a good choice for those getting started into nitro rc trucks.

Tamiya RC Cars

Tamiya is one of the biggest rc car company, producing high quality kits for both beginners and experienced racers. Parts support and hop ups make Tamiya rc cars a joy to play, race, or display.

Mini RC Cars from 1/28 - 1/18 Scale

Cheap mini rc cars are the current rage, mainly because their small size allows you to play and race anywhere, even indoors.

Guide to Nitro RC Cars

Gas powered rc cars are the fastest models in the hobby, pushing speeds in excess of 50, 60, 70+ miles per hour! If you're looking for the ultimate in realism and excitement, then you need to buy nitro rc cars!

RTR RC Cars

A new and simple website to help beginners get started into the hobby of rc cars. Nitro, mini, rtr and more.

RC Monster Trucks Forum Topics

You can learn more about rc monster trucks by reading thru popular online discussion forums. You will find tips, news on latest models, and guide/recommendations to buying online.

Nitro RC Cars Forum Topics

What is happening the world of nitro rc cars? What brands and models are the most popular? What cars are best and fastest for nitro rc car racing? Here are some of the more popular topics of discussion and tips as posted on forums.

Tips for Tuning RC Cars

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CONTENTS

* Tips for Tuning Touring Cars from Tamiya
* Suspension Tuning Tips from Serpent
* Pro Secrets - RC Tires

Traxxas Revo

One of the newest and fastest nitro powered rc monster truck is the Traxxas Revo. This nitro monster truck is one of the best production rc racing truck you can buy.

Remote Control Cars

Buy remote control cars at fantastic discounted prices. From eletric micro remote control cars to fast gas powered rc cars.

RC Cars

Over 250+ pages of information about rc cars, also called remote control cars or radio control cars. Reviews, images, comparisons, specs and buying recommendations to help you choose and buy.

For truck lovers, a big section on remote controlled rc trucks, such as electric, nitro, monster and mini r/c trucks.

Intro to RC Planes

If you want to try something other than rc cars, try flying rc planes. Here is a website that has information about electric, gas, mini and float rc planes.

RC Helicopter

A simple site about choosing and buying an rc helicopter. Models reviewed are electric, mini and gas powered r/c helicopters.

Sports Cars vs RC Cars

If you are looking for sports cars, you might enjoy this site. Here, real import cars are compared with very fast remote control R/C cars. You might be surprised at the performance results.

Tuning Tips for Nitro RC Cars

The best way to learn more about tuning nitro rc cars are to get tips directly from the experts, the fastest drivers, the World Champions. Here are some of the best tuning tips for nitro rc cars as posted on various websites.

Pro Racer Tips - Brian Kinwald

Brain Kinwald is one of the fastest off-road drivers and is a World Champion. Here are some of his best rc car tips as posted on the Tech Talk forum of Team Trinity's official website.

Using a Computer Power Supply as a Power Source for RC Chargers

If you have an old computer, you can use the power supply to power your D/C rc car charger. But there are some minor conversions to be done.

NOTICE
As with modifying anything electrical, this is a potentially dangerous procedure that has the potential to kill you and/or burn down the structure you're doing this in, and/or cause any number of disasters that may be attributed to working with electricity, including death.

Traxxas

Traxxas

Traxxas has been in The radio controlled business for 16 or 17 years and they have won who knows how many awards for NITRO MONSTER TRUCKS but not for electric car they don't pay muck attetion to the other cars they have like the Traxxas Bandit. The only one that they pay attentean to is the E-Maxx thats a great truck but what about the rustler and stampede they only have two videos for electric cars the Rustler and the 4-tec and the videos are 20 seconds of the car driving and some music. They don't even have any setup sheets, I sure want some setup sheets. Some good cars but nothing about them.

Tamiya TLT-1 Max Climber

Following the 1/18 Tamiya TLT-1 Rock Buster is the TLT-1 Max Climber. Will accept the regular lay down battery packs.

Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo.II AMG

Another re-release of the Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo.II AMG that was originally on a TA-01 or TA-02 chassis, I forget. Anyways the new model is based on the TT-01 chassis.

Schnitzer BMW M3 Sport EVO

For BMW M3 fans, Tamiya has issued a re-release of the collectible Schnitzer BMW M3 Sport EVO that was based on a TA01 chassis. This new model is now based on the TT-01 chassis. Well worth buying for the beautiful BMW M3 body.

Tamiya Wins the 2004 Reedy Touring Car Race

Surprise, surprise. Tamiya, well known for producing great rc cars for beginners, has won the 2004 Reedy race. Thai driver Surikarn Chaidajsuriya from team TRF (Tamiya Race Factory) took 1st place using Tamiya's brand new TRF415 chassis in the Reedy Touring Car Race held at Tamiya America's track on May 29th and 30th.

3 out of the top 10 cars were made by Tamiya.

Fastest RC Cars On the Planet Challenge

RC Car Action is throwing down the gauntlet! We want to see who can build the flat-out fastest RC machine on the planet. We’re keeping the rules simple, and anyone can enter. You’ve got a year to build whatever you think it’s gonna take to be the fastest, and it'll all go down at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA (Exact date to be announced. The event will be scheduled not earlier than June 1, 2005).

Source: RCCarAction Website

New Product: Factory Team RC10T4 Truck kit

Team Associated announces the new Factory Team RC10T4 Truck kit ... the truck driven by Mark Pavidis to win the ROAR Off Road National
Championship! Now you can get your own, full-option "Factory" ride truck complete with over $190 worth of Factory Team upgrades!

If you're serious about racing, get the same truck used to win the ROAR Off Road National Championship ... Team Associated's Factory Team T4.

Source: Team Associated Newsletter

Guide to Buying Electric Motors

Team Associated has a great downloadable pdf file on how to choose and buy an electric rc motor. The file is called BuyingElecMotor.pdf. Has lots of pictures and is very informative.

Mike Reedy Retires

After 20-plus years on the frontlines of World-Class RC competition, legendary motor builder Mike Reedy has announced that he will be stepping down from his position at Associated Electrics after the Reedy Race of Champions this weekend.

Mike is retiring at the top of his game, having supplied the power to an unprecedented 25 IFMAR World Champions, including the current onroad Touring Car World Champion and the current offroad 2WD World Champion, as well as most of the current ROAR Electric National Champions. This is a record that many expect will never be equaled.

Source: Team Associated Newsletter