| There are several factors to consider before choosing | | | | with a much more sophisticated radio control |
| which type of radio control cars to buy. Don't just jump | | | | transmitter. |
| in head first. | | | | Capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour |
| Making the correct choices, up front, can save you a | | | | (with the amazing Schumacher Nitro SST Fusion |
| lot of time and money down the road. Take a few | | | | model), these cars provide intense thrills for people of |
| minutes to read this helpful article so you can start out | | | | all ages. |
| in the right direction. | | | | If you opt to buy the high-ticket models of radio control |
| First, it is important to determine who will be the | | | | cars, your expenses don't stop with the initial purchase. |
| primary user of the cars. This will help ensure that you | | | | There are fuels costs, maintenance costs, and money |
| don't start off with a car that is far beyond the child's | | | | that you'll want to spend on all of those very cool |
| ability to operate. | | | | accessories such as custom wheels and tires, |
| Choosing the right starter radio control car can often | | | | enhanced radio transmitters, light kits, custom shock |
| mean the difference between building a long-lasting | | | | absorbers, carrying cases, display stands, souped-up |
| family hobby, or having one more piece of plastic | | | | engines, and a lot more. |
| ending up in the toy box. | | | | If you are just starting out in the radio control car |
| If the intended user is a young child, say under 13, then | | | | hobby, I suggest that you purchase one of the |
| you might be better off purchasing the relatively | | | | inexpensive electric or gas models first. This will enable |
| inexpensive mini radio control cars that run on batteries. | | | | you to get the hang of the hobby without investing a |
| Not only are they inexpensive (often selling for under | | | | lot. If you decide that you're hooked, you can always |
| $20), but they are safe to operate in that they use no | | | | trade up to the more powerful (and expensive) |
| flamable gas and they include a low-voltage battery | | | | models. |
| charger. | | | | One of the great things about being a radio control car |
| If an adult or older child will be using the radio control | | | | hobbyist is how many other people share your |
| cars, then you have a much wider selection to choose | | | | interests. |
| from. Of course, the mini cars are fun for all ages, but | | | | There are thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts in |
| there are also larger all-electronic cars as well as | | | | the U.S. alone. |
| beefy gas-powered vehicles, and even Nitro powered | | | | You'll find clubs, race teams, retailers, magazines, |
| monsters! | | | | Internet user groups, book, and even videos that will |
| Expect to pay anywhere from fifty dollars to hundreds | | | | help you learn more, meet new friends, and stay |
| of dollars for the "big kid" radio control cars. Not only | | | | current on the happenings on this great family hobby. |
| are the cars bigger and more powerful, but they come | | | | |