Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Radio Control Car Trucks

One of the most enjoyable activities in the world of radio-control (RC) automobile racing is to get involved in the trucks category. Trucks are beefy and powerful. They dominate the RC world as well with their sheer image and tenacity.Radio-controlled trucks are much sought after in the market. They are usually priced at around five hundred US dollars. This might seem a little bit expensive for a hobby, but really, it's worth each penny. As we have said, these RC trucks are beefy and speak of muscles. Their size is about 15 by 17 inches. Some of these babies weight around 12-15 pounds, depending on what materials are used for each part. A critically-acclaimed model of an RC truck in 2005 was the Monster GT. It is a fuel-powered RC which features a two pick-up fuel injection system that transports the fuel into the carburetor. It also features an automatic-shifting 2-speed mechanism. It basically won the hearts of many because of its cutting-edge innovations in technology and looks. It has been a complete standout in the world of RC trucks. It basically answers the perennial dilemma of RC truck designers regarding which gear to prioritize: the low gear, which gives the truck much power and torque, or the high gears which give speed and quickness.If you are thinking of buying yourself a truck for a remote-controlled vehicle, there are some things that you might want to consider first. There are different types of RC cars out there and making sure that you want a truck is a must before buying one. Trucks should be items of power, if you are a person who loves power then having a truck for an RC vehicle might be good. Trucks are also different than other RC cars because of their size and weight. They are bulky and stout compared to other RC cars, but this is all just a matter of taste. If you are not too sure if you'd really like to have a truck, then you might as well try having one by buying a good-conditioned second-hand truck. This will give you experience in handling trucks and should serve as a final deciding point.Trucks are a whole lot of fun. Moreover, remote-controlled trucks are more fun because they put the power of a real truck into a more compact and controllable item which can be used for fun and for competition.

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